Academic Advisor ~ Student Success Division
- Employer
- WSU Tech
- Location
- Wichita, KS
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- Administrative Jobs
- Student Affairs, Academic Advising
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Company: WSU Tech
Hours per Week: 40
Employment Term: Regular
Employment Type: Full Time
Required Education: Associate Degree
Required Experience: 2 to 3 years
Description Helping others reach their goals is rewarding work but knowing the details & making sure those are followed can have a great impact on that person reaching their goal quickly & efficiently. This is the person we are looking for, someone who invests in our community reaching higher education goals while assisting them in the path that gets them there. Don’t be shy, get to know our programs & the students desires, then clear the path & all the details along the way for the student to see how they can accomplish getting that education then getting that job!!Job Summary:
The Academic Advisor will seek to increase enrollment, retention and completion rates of students in assigned programs. Work with new and returning students to create degree plans, provide referrals and be a liaison to internal and external resources as needed, and actively participate in the early warning alert process.
Quick Glance of Duties and Responsibilities:
- Supports efforts to convert prospective students into enrolled students through outreach and follow up in order to meet enrollment goals.Assists students through the enrollment process by helping them understand how to do business with the college and be ready to learn on the first day of class.Advises and assists students in the selection and scheduling of courses.Helps students understand the available support services at the college as well as community organizations in order to maximize their opportunity for success.Provides students with information via virtual or in person, phone, email, and U.S mail.Encourages student retention and persistence by helping them identify and avoid potential barriers.Maintains knowledge of all College programs and resources; maintains academic records and information in the ERP system.Be a resource to academics to assist with program development or refinement. At all times, engages in and promote teamwork, courtesy, legal compliance, policy compliance, and safety in the WSU Tech workplace.Attend meetings and training sessions. Projects an image of professionalism, including in conduct, communication, and dress.
Education, Experience, Knowledge & Skills Needed:
- Two or more years of professional experience working in higher education preferred.Experience handling international student applications and/or recruiting preferred.Ability to work with a diverse population.Self-starter who is motivated to assist the college accomplish goals of recruiting and informing prospective students of their options with the college. Ability to maintain calm and positive demeanor in stressful situations.Excellent customer oriented written and verbal communication skills.Ability to work independently with little supervision.User-level knowledge of Outlook, Word and Excel are required.Ability to multi-task and prioritize with strong organization skills.An operating knowledge of Student Services software, such as Banner, is required within three months of entering the position.
Pay Rate: $18.50 /hr
Schedule: M-Th 9a-6p, F 8a-5p; South Campus
WSU Tech is committed to inclusive and equitable practices to create an environment and culture where students and employees thrive. We acknowledge that through valuing diverse identities, experiences, talents and gifts, we excel by fulfilling our mission to create a talent pipeline, establish workforce equity, and improve economic prosperity for our community. WSU Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Organization
Why WSU Tech?
Everyone here is DRIVEN by our mission of creating opportunities for a better life to our students and to provide the best trained workforce for employers.
To accomplish that, we take care of our employees too! We offer benefits and perks that are second to none. Meaningful jobs, amazing Rock Star employees, awesome benefits, what more could you ask for?
Benefits for Full-Time Employees
- Paid holidays – We currently have 17 paid holidays
- PTO (Paid time off) – 18 to 28 days annually (in addition to paid holidays)
- Paid Parental Leave – 6 weeks of paid leave for birth or adoption of a child
- Generous insurance plans
- Tuition Waiver Program for employees & dependents
- Kansas Public Employees Retirement System benefit
- 457(b) Retirement plans
- Paid Community Service
- Professional Development Opportunities
- & More!!
WSU Tech has been delivering excellence in education since 1965. WSU Tech continues to build on this tradition with quality instructors, talented students and state-of-the-art technical equipment.
Mission
The Mission of WSU Tech is to provide quality higher education and leadership in workforce training that supports economic development for a global economy.
Vision
To be one of the nation’s most innovative and impactful two-year colleges.
Values: Values Based Culture
The WSU Tech team operates in a values-based culture and strives toward the following behaviors in everything we do.
SAME TEAM. One Role, One Goal: Unite and include many diverse perspectives to achieve our mission.
PEOPLE FIRST. Treat everyone consistently with compassion, respect, and kindness.
INTEGRITY. Uphold the highest standards in all our actions.
VISIONARY. Future focused. Redefining education by inspiring innovative ideas, bold explorations, and continuous curiosity.
LEADERSHIP. Leadership is an activity, not a position. Anyone can lead, anytime, anywhere.
SERVICE TO ALL. Provide exceptional experiences to all that we serve.
Guiding Principles
- Provide our students an opportunity to a better life through education and training.
- Provide a highly educated and trained workforce for our community to be globally competitive.
- Ask ourselves as we make decisions, is it in the best interest of our students, employees and community.
We are happy you chose WSU Tech as a potential employer for your career journey. What we offer as a technical college is unique – a mix of specialized technical programs, general education, and online courses.
WSU Tech houses the number one ranked aviation and advanced manufacturing programs in the nation at its National Center for Aviation Training. In addition, we serve students seeking careers in 60 fields of study listed on our website including nursing, dental assisting, surgical technology, patient care, and other health sciences, automotive technology, climate and energy control, welding, machining, engineering and interior design. We also offer transferable general education coursework that will lead to our Shocker Pathway partnership with Wichita State University or transfer to other public four-year universities. Our aim is to provide our students with not only the technical training and education to be successful, but with the values and professionalism necessary to excel in their chosen careers by having the staff, faculty and employees that exemplify this as well.
WSU Tech is a public college supported by the state of Kansas through the Kansas Board of Regents and Sedgwick County and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association, the same accrediting body that accredits many colleges and universities across the country.
If you are considering WSU Tech as your next employer, you are making a great choice!
- Website
- https://wsutech.edu/jobs/
- Telephone
- 316-677-1777
- Location
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4004 North Webb Road
Wichita
Kansas
67226
US
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