03-May-2019 to 02-Jul-2019 (CST) Kenosha, WI, USA Full Time EmployeeEmail Me Similar JobsEmail Me This JobPOSITION SUMMARY:
The Student Success Advisor provides professional advising and additional support services within the Center for Student Success to facilitate Carthage students' successful transition to the College and ongoing academic success and persistence through graduation. Center for Student Success staff work closely with other college personnel to holistically address the academic, developmental, and social needs of students, with particular focus on supporting underrepresented/underserved student populations.
DESCRIPTION OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Provide high touch, developmental advising to approximately 125-150 incoming first-time freshmen in a designated academic division during their initial transition to Carthage. Establish an intentional relationship with each advisee and register them for first semester courses in an accurate and timely manner as they shape their unique educational pathway. Collaborate with faculty advisors and career specialists to facilitate students' smooth transition to these additional resources as they confirm their programs of study and explore personal and professional interests.
Prepare for and teach approximately five to six assigned sections of College Success Seminar during the fall term for incoming advisees with the goal of supporting them through their transition and moving them toward responsibility for their own academic goal achievement. One additional section of College Success Seminar may be assigned for the spring term.
Provide case management and advising support for students in a designated academic division to increase their likelihood of academic success. Utilize alerts, probationary statuses, account holds, low mid-term grades, and other signifiers to identify and prioritize student retention concerns; facilitate successful interventions; and connect students with appropriate resources. Work closely with academic deans and department chairs to become knowledgeable about their curriculum, share knowledge of policies and procedures, and provide professional advising support when appropriate.
Coordinate programming and outreach for a designated underrepresented/underserved student population that recognizes and meets their unique challenges in a higher education environment. Assist with strategic planning for this population, including strategic internal and external partnerships, identification of supplemental resources, development opportunities for faculty and staff, and/or student advocacy as appropriate. Populations may include first-generation, international, DACA/undocumented, military-affiliated, commuter, and adult students.
Lead the Center for Student Success staff in coordination of a designated project, establishing timelines and roles, ensuring a successful program, and strategizing areas for future improvement. Projects may include New Student Registration, College Success Seminar curriculum, First in the Family or International Student Pre-Orientation, Peer Coaching, or Carthage Academic Achievement Program. Actively participate in the implementation of other projects led by colleagues in the department.
Maintain timely and accurate recordkeeping of advising meetings, College Success Seminar attendance, and other data points for departmental reporting. Oversee initial data entry for incoming students related to their program of study to ensure their profiles are set up correctly upon enrollment.
Fulfill a variety of assigned administrative responsibilities to accomplish individual and departmental goals, as well as other administrative and operational duties as assigned. Some of these responsibilities may include serving students during drop-in hours, contributing to campus committees and learning communities, and assisting during staff vacancies.
DESCRIPTION OF NONESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Participate as a visible member of and positive contribution to the Carthage community, as well as a model of lifelong learning and development for Carthage students.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Position may require shared supervision of a limited number of Peer Coaches and/or other paraprofessional staff as they serve students in order to ensure development of their leadership skills and positive outcomes for the department.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.)
- Requires a Master's Degree in higher education leadership, counseling, or related field.
- Requires excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate with faculty, staff, students, and families.
- Requires the ability to utilize tact and proper judgment while providing academic support to students, including an understanding of and ability to appropriately enforce the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) and Title IX Amendment of 1972.
- Requires the ability to use standard office equipment and technology, including a telephone, keyboard, and personal computer and tools such as Microsoft Office Suite, Jenzabar Suite, and various Google applications.
- A minimum of three months of experience in academic advising, student success, and/or retention programming is preferred.
- Experience working with underrepresented/underserved populations is preferred.
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING REQUIRED:
None
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The phrases "occasionally," "regularly," and "frequently" correspond to the following definitions: "occasionally" means up to 1/3 of working time, "regularly" means between 1/3 and 2/3 of working time, and "frequently" means 2/3 and more of working time.)
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, speak and/or listen, and use hands to touch or handle objects, tools, or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and/or reach above shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move between 1 and 5 pounds while moving files, books, etc. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
Work is performed in an office environment and a variety of indoor locations across the campus. The employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions and will occasionally travel on college business. The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate.
The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principle functions of the occupation described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the occupation.
Carthage College is an equal opportunity institution that encourages diversity and provides equal opportunity in education, employment, all of its programs, and the use of its facilities. The Carthage community, including candidates for employment or admissions, and visitors or guests have the right to be free from subjection to harassment and discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, familial status, height, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex/gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, veteran or active duty military status or weight.
About Carthage:
Founded in 1847, Carthage College combines an environment of reflection and self-discovery with a culture of high expectation, so that our students uncover and ignite their true potential. As a four-year private liberal arts college with roots in the Lutheran tradition, we place a strong emphasis on both moral and intellectual values. Our prime location in Kenosha, Wisconsin, midway between Chicago and Milwaukee, allows students the opportunity to learn in a professional context. Our beautiful campus, an 80-acre arboretum on the shore of Lake Michigan is home to 150 scholars, 2,600 full-time students, and 400 part-time students. Our rich academic experience equips students with foundational knowledge and skills, preparing Graduates to be lifelong learners and to lead meaningful, productive lives. Carthage Collegehttps://carthage.applicantpro.com
Carthage awards the Bachelor of Arts degree with majors in more than 40 subject areas, and the Master of Education degree. Carthage also hosts the Loyola University Chicago Master of Social Work graduate degree program.
