We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions. We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations. Therefore, we seek applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits of diversity in a higher education community. Consideration will be given to equity-minded individuals committed to collaborating with faculty, staff, administration, students, and community partners who are also committed to closing equity gaps.

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Department: Student Development

Reports To: Director, Academic Advising

FLSA Status: Exempt

Amount of Travel Required: 2 days/month-regional centers

Salary Grade: C

Positions Supervised: None

Workday Job Profile #: JC100585

LOCATION: Green Bay

STANDARD HOURS: 40 hours per week. Typical hours Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Flexibility required to include other evening and/or weekend hours, as necessary.

SALARY RANGE: $69,344 - $74,737 per year

*Salaries/Wages for all finalists (internal and external) will be placed within the range based upon education, experiences, current wages, and internal equity.

POSITION SUMMARY

Assists Director of Academic Advising in supporting Academic Advising colleagues, developing and maintaining policies and procedures for the Academic Advising department, collaborating on campus-wide and advising specific events/initiatives, training, onboarding, and development of team members. Advises students in select programs to assist students in exploring careers, evaluating academic abilities, and setting goals. Assists with registration and graduation requirements. Advises students regarding course content, course selection, pre-requisites, curriculum changes, recommended credit load, curriculum planning, and financial aid processes and policies to insure successful and timely graduation. Makes recommendations to divisional leadership and students regarding appropriate courses of action to respond to students’ complex personal and academic challenges.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the functions identified in the job description.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Work with the Academic Advising Director to assist with planning and execution of advising focused goals and initiatives, address team concerns and questions coordinate, develop and provide training and mentorship. Serves as a functional supervisor to academic advising team related to goals and initiatives, accountability and training/professional development.
• Collaborate with other campus departments as needed to improve advising process and services; function as an expert on advising-related inquiries; serve on committees as needed.
• Foster positive working relationships among peers to attain department goals and objectives.
• Use coaching framework, assess the student's stage of development (academic, career, and personal) and promote student growth by determining suitable developmental tasks; assist student in establishing realistic and attainable academic and career goals. Advise students regarding course content, course selection, pre-requisites, curriculum changes, recommended credit load, and curriculum planning to insure timely graduation.
• Coach students on academic, career and personal issues; identify the educational and career options appropriate for each student and assist with the analysis of each option, including possible outcomes and their implications; if needed, refer student to appropriate student services; set up an action plan for the student to meet their academic goals.
• Gather and interpret data to prepare and analyze reports for retention, tracking, and accountability.
• Work collaboratively with other teams to carry out events.
• Develop and implement retention strategies to increase student success consistent with College programs., Resolve questions and educate students on policies and procedures.
• Advise students on credit for prior learning and prepare appropriate documentation.
• Advise students on general financial aid information and assist with financial aid appeals.
• Assist in recruitment of potential students by advising them of general academic requirements; describe courses; disseminate information regarding registration procedures.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Values - Demonstrate behaviors and action that support the College’s values - Customer Focus, Everyone Has Worth, Passion and Inspiration, Collaboration, Emotional Intelligence, Results and Accountability, Valuing Talent and Well Being, and Ethics.
• Student Success – Demonstrate behaviors and actions that support student recruitment, retention, and student success initiatives.
• Diversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Active Listening - Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
• Autonomy - Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.
• Motivation - Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their ability.
• Relationship Building - Ability to effectively build relationships with customers and co-workers.
• Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: Bachelor's Degree
Experience: A minimum of four years related experience in higher education or related industry (K-12, social work, etc). A minimum of two years of leadership experience within and/or experience in managing processes preferred.

**An equivalent combination of education and work experience may be considered.

Cultural Competence: Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and sensitivity to and understanding of a diverse community of college students, faculty, and staff.

*NWTC welcomes candidates who currently possess the desired skills and experience and are committed to learning and growing.

Computer Skills

Microsoft Office Suite. Experience with client database or Student Information Systems (SIS).

Other Requirements

Previous experience in advising and career assessment is preferred.

Must hold a valid driver’s license and be insurable under the District’s standard insurance policy terms.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Demands

Lift/Carry

Stand

O (Occasionally)

Walk

O (Occasionally)

Sit

C (Constantly)

Handling / Fingering

N (Not Applicable)

Reach Outward

N (Not Applicable)

Reach Above Shoulder

N (Not Applicable)

Climb

N (Not Applicable)

Crawl

N (Not Applicable)

Squat or Kneel

N (Not Applicable)

Bend

N (Not Applicable)

10 lbs or less

O (Occasionally)

11-20 lbs

O (Occasionally)

21-50 lbs

N (Not Applicable)

51-100 lbs

N (Not Applicable)

Over 100 lbs

N (Not Applicable)

Push/Pull

12 lbs or less

N (Not Applicable)

13-25 lbs

N (Not Applicable)

26-40 lbs

N (Not Applicable)

41-100 lbs

N (Not Applicable)

N (Not Applicable)

Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (Occasionally)

Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently)

Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly)

Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

The College has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the College reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the College may deem appropriate.

We strive to accommodate any individual who requires adjustments to ensure a fair and equal employment process. If you require specific accommodations during the application and/or screening process due to a disability or other reasons, please contact Talent and Culture at talentandculture@nwtc.edu or 920-498-6286.

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Talent and Culture.

NWTC does not discriminate on the basis of political affiliation, age, race, creed, marital status, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic testing or other applicable legislated categories, (“each a protected class”). Inquiries regarding the College’s nondiscrimination policies may be directed to the Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at (920) 498-6826 or equity@nwtc.edu.