Student Support Advisor POSTING

Current Madison College employees must apply to the internal career site by logging into Workday Job Posting Date: February 9, 2024 Application Deadline: Salary Information: $58,975-73,713 Department: Center for Reentry Education Job Description: Madison College is hiring a limited term Student Support Advisor for our Second Chance Pell Program.
The Second Chance Pell program provides students serving in a state penal institution the opportunity, to receive federal Pell Grant funding for tuition, fees, and books/supplies under a U.
S.
Department of Education Experimental Site Initiative.
The Student Support Advisor will provide academic and career advising, monitor students' academic progress, and serve as a mentor to increase student success.
Individuals with lived experience are encouraged to apply! This position works closely with college faculty and staff, and Department of Corrections staff while serving students both in a virtual and face-to-face format in prisons throughout the state.
This position will be supporting a culturally diverse, under-resourced student population, participating in a high profile, national program being monitored by the Department of Education.
Up to 50% of this person's time will be working in prisons, with routine in-state overnight travel 2-5 days per month, so access to reliable transportation is required.
This position reports to the Center for Reentry Education Manager Madison College's dedication to promoting equity, inclusion and diversity is reflected in our Mission, Vision, and Values.
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.
Hiring a diverse workforce that mirrors our student population is more than just a commitment at Madison College-it is the foundation of what we are striving to do.
Come be part of our great team! REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Cover Letter and Resume.
Failure to include cover letter and resume with your application submission will render your application ineligible.
DEADLINE: This position will be opened until filled with a first consideration date of Feb.
25, 2024.
This is a full time, limited term, exempt position, funded by a grant through December 1, 2025.
Core office hours are 8:00-4:30 pm, M-F however, position will work some nights and weekends as needed.
Madison College provides a generous benefits package of vacation, holidays, health/vision/dental/life insurance options and Wisconsin Retirement System.
Responsibilities Include: Provide general academic and career advising to prospective students.
Present information about the college, programs, and application process during Outreach Events.
Assist students with completing the college application and submitting any necessary documentation.
Assist college staff in processing student applications.
Communicate application status and request necessary documentation from prospective students.
Inform students of their admission status and next steps.
Review and interpret student transcripts and placement scores and communicate any impact these may have on admissions or course selection.
Provide high-level academic and career advising to admitted students by assisting them in developing their academic goals through program and course selections, and transfer information.
Enroll and/or withdraw students from courses.
Advise students of any academic or Financial Aid consequences involving course enrollment.
Organize and run Student Orientation Events which include supporting students as they learn and navigate college expectations, policies, and procedures.
Provide technical support for students using the program's computers and learning management system.
Provide student success materials and monitor students' knowledge and understanding of the content.
Collaborate with faculty, college, and Department of Corrections staff to monitor students' academic progress and grades.
Participate in team discussions, while considering trauma-informed practices to adapt student support strategies and practices.
Collaborate on student behavior interventions and program concerns that impact the student and/or learning community.
Participate in ongoing professional development.
Build professional and trustworthy relationships with enrolled students.
Provide continual, individualized coaching, counsel, support, and case management to students experiencing incarceration and trauma which may impact academic success.
Proactively monitor students' progress and work with students to celebrate strengths and develop strategies in areas that need improvements.
Help students develop self-efficacy by setting and achieving their own goals, monitoring progress, adjusting their behavior, and solving their problems.
Provide referrals and support students to access additional resources as needed.
Maintains a commitment to the college mission, vision, and values.
Complies with college policies and procedures.
Professionally collaborates with colleagues and follows through with all assigned work commitments.
Understand and maintain FERPA restrictions.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Professional and effective communications skills and ability to effectively collaborate with diverse socioeconomic and culturally diverse populations and persons with disabilities.
Experience assessing student learning, assisting students in goal setting, and referring students to resources.
Demonstrated experience in successfully advising, building positive relationships, motivating and supporting underserved and culturally diverse people.
Experience supporting individuals that are or have been justice involved is preferred.
Experience in community outreach and partnership development; knowledge of local social service systems.
Knowledge of database systems.
Preferred knowledge or ability to quickly learn, Peoplesoft and OnBase.
Minimum Qualifications: 1.
Bachelor's degree 2.
Two (2) years (4000 hours) of direct student support experience.
3.
Ability to travel and work in prisons across the state of Wisconsin about 50% of the time.
The ability for overnight travel 2-5 nights per month.
Mileage and meal per diem available.
4.
Ability to pass annual background check performed by Department of Corrections.
Madison 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 are experiencing application issues, please contact us at the HR email or HR hotline (608) 246-6900.
To ensure that emails from us regarding your application do not go to your spam folder, please add the @madisoncollege.
edu domain as a safe sender in your email.
Madison Area Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment, admissions or its programs or activities.
Madison College offers degrees, diplomas, apprenticeships and certificates in Architecture & Engineering; Arts, Design & Humanities; Business; Construction, Manufacturing & Maintenance; Culinary, Hospitality & Fitness; Education & Social Services; Health Sciences; Information Technology; Law, Protective & Human Services; Science, Math & Natural Resources; and Transportation.
Admissions criteria vary by program and are available by calling our Enrollment Office at (608) 246-6210 or (800) 322-6282 Ext.
6210.
The following person has been designated to coordinate Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and to handle inquiries regarding the college's nondiscrimination policies: Lisa Muchka, Compliance Coordinator, 1701 Wright Street, Madison, WI 53704 (608) 246.
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