Job Description
JOB Provide students with academic guidance in a collaborative partnership that respects diversity and empowers students to achieve their academic goals in a supportive environment that fosters lifelong learning. Promote student success and increase student enrollment and retention by utilizing a proactive advising model to provide timely and targeted interventions designed to support students from program entry to graduation. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: This position description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of the job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated on this description.Provide comprehensive proactive advising and case management to address program advising, orientation, dispute resolution, auditing, monitoring and evaluating advisee academic progress. Utilize strategic and intentional intervention methods with an emphasis on providing support to targeted student populations with lower retention levels.Teach and advise students regarding areas including, but not limited to: programs of study, curriculum requirements, policies, procedures, course sequence, prerequisites, placement scores, scheduling, credit load, career pathways, credit for prior learning, graduation requirements, articulation agreements, alternative delivery methods and transfer options.Lead and engage in college-wide initiatives (i.e. training, committees, campus events) to create innovative strategies to support enrollment, retention, completion and overall student success.Empower advisees to develop and maintain a current academic plan by incorporating coaching strategies to build meaningful professional relationships that address individual needs, a completion plan, and success strategies that support academic, personal and career goals of a diverse population of students.Create, develop, and implement strategic programming that supports student retention. Programming may include trainings, workshops, classes, etc. Evaluate effectiveness for continuous improvement.Collaborate, lead and partner with academic professionals (i.e. Deans, Associate Deans, and Faculty and other personnel) to develop best practices as it relates to the retention and graduation of students.Analyze data and identify students at risk for persisting and completing their program. Contact and communicate with students who are at risk for not completing courses and/or programs.Educate and train advisees to utilize academic tools and technology related to retention and completion.Maintain and assist with the development of advising operating procedures and keep up to date on college policies. Maintain required records and documentation while conducting student sessions in compliance with FERPA regulations.Support and participate in college-wide initiatives and events that foster belonging and community engagement.Maintain current professional/ technical knowledge through professional education and activities. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION This position is a limited term employment (LTE) and is grant funded through June 30, 2027.Typical hours will be Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Campus events may require evenings and weekends. All applicants must submit a completed application along with a current resume and cover letter.InterviewsSelected candidates will be invited to participate in an in-person interview, with dates to be determined.WCTC offers a wide range of outstanding benefits. Benefits include, but not limited to: Competitive compensationComprehensive Benefits Package including health, dental, vision, life, long-term disability, supplemental life, flex spending accounts, and much moreGenerous time off and holiday scheduleEligibility in the Wisconsin Retirement System (ETF)Opportunities for professional growth and development (including tuition reimbursement, tuition waiver)Well-being activities to support personal and professional well-beingCollaborative and supportive team environmentInternal team members are encouraged to grow their careers at WCTC! To be eligible to apply for a new role, employees must be in their current position for at least six (6) months.Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain that authorization through employment. Verification of employment eligibility will be required upon hire. WCTC does not provide employment-based visa sponsorship.