Qureos Mentor

Milwaukee Area Technical College

JOB
 Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) is Wisconsin's largest and most diverse technical college, offering 170+ high-quality programs that connect students to a career in as little as one to two years. The college also offers a less expensive path to a four-year degree. MATC is transforming lives, industry and our community by preparing students today for the careers of tomorrow. Together, we are meeting the needs of the community we shared and committed to eliminating equity gaps in higher education for both students and employees. We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team who shares the same passion in serving this purpose. Learn more about MATC at www.matc.edu.Under the supervision of the Advising Supervisor, the College Advisor, is a vital contact for traditional and justice-impacted students to drive engagement and empower the scholars to achieve their academic and career goals. Collaborates closely with valued partners (i.e. Department of Corrections Education Directors and Site Coordinators, Advising Peers, Admissions, Career, Financial Aid, and faculty) to provide coordinated care, academic and non-academic advice, including, but not limited to STORM and program orientations, transcript and course placement evaluations, approval of course waivers under the guidance of program faculty, and registration through various parts of the student’s academic career path.The College Advisor provides various aspects of academic support and guidance throughout the traditional and justice-impacted student’s entire academic career path and are expected to engage and provide proactive advising strategies throughout the academic year with a minimum of three contacts during critical periods each semester (The 3 points of contacts should include: Pre-advise (first four weeks of the semester), Mid-term (weeks 6-9), and Priority registration (weeks 9-16)) to ensure students have the best opportunity to achieve their educational goals. The goal is to coordinate care and build transformative relationships with students while interpreting information and providing clarification on procedures and academic requirements of specific the traditional and justice-impacted programs. College Advisors are responsible for monitoring academic progression, including using academic milestones to increase retention of all students and they play a pivotal role in promoting student success to ensure students reach key benchmarks throughout their academic program.Supervision received is general in nature using established policies and general objectives often referring to the supervisor for policy clarification or interpretation. As a staff member of the MATC College Advising team, all job-related performance directives, training, evaluations, and day-to-day directions will be provided by the Advising Supervisor.
 
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
 Coordinates with internal recruitment, admissions, and financial aid departments to provide comprehensive support to Department of Corrections (DOC) Education Directors and institutional staff.Student Advising: Performs a comprehensive model of academic advising for current students. Presents group workshops and provides individual advising sessions. Serves as a resource for Pathway/Program faculty who advise students. Assesses scores/GPA as appropriate. Reviews transcript and program plans. Teaches students how to register for courses in alignment with course availability and program changes that are supportive of the student’s ability as well as academic, financial, and career plans while applying an equity of treatment with all student concerns. Advises students on academic decisions and career development, including effects of dropping courses and/or changing programs, referring students to Financial Aid specialists as appropriate. Clarifies Academic Plan and other planning documents to students.Education Planning Leadership: Assesses strengths and weaknesses in students’ academic, career, and personal development by identifying factors that enhance or prevent academic progress. Examines alternatives based on changing goals, academic progress and/or personal situation. Interprets non-cognitive assessment results to guide students to establish realistic academic and career goals. Remains current and knowledgeable of MATC transfer credit policies, agreements and graduation requirements for Pathway programs to better assist planning. Stays current on general Financial Aid processes to inform recommendations for education planning.Academic Monitoring and Success Planning: Assess strengths and weaknesses in students’ academic, career, and personal development by identifying factors that enhance or prevent academic progress; examine alternatives based on changing goals, academic progress or personal situation; interpret non-cognitive assessment results to guide students to establish realistic academic and career goals. Monitors program plans, determining eligibility and satisfactory progress toward degree, identifying current and potential needs or problem areas such as study skills and tutoring options. Counsels suspended academic pathway students and completes a Monitored Academic Plan (MAP) that includes courses and a corrective action plan. Collaborates with the Retention Coaches to facilitate workshops for students on suspension that includes information on academic policies, academic and non-academic resources. Understands and explains procedures and implications that support Financial Aid recipients who are suspended.Resource Guidance: Identifies and refers students in need of additional academic resources, career planning, personal or financial counseling, and/or special needs to appropriate Pathway team member(s) (i.e. Pathway Retention Coach) or other college office(s). Guides students to access college resources, including navigating the student portal to attain self-sufficiency in college transactions. Uses appropriate tools and software to generate and maintain applicable, accurate student reports that are student specific, meeting summaries and tracking notes.Data and Reporting: Use EAB Navigate and Ellucian tools as well as collaborate with Pathway team to utilize data identifying students who benefit from services as well as participate in re-enrollment campaigns and strategies. Use appropriate tools and software to generate and maintain applicable, accurate student reports that are student specific; meeting summaries and tracking notes.Customer Service and Engagement: Ensures delivery of excellent customer service, including face-to-face, telephone, on-line communication and web-conferencing. Work with the Pathway team to ensure delivery of accurate information of all College services. Collaborates with Pathway Dean to help plan and deliver new student orientations, including oversight of online orientations and success workshops. Collaborates with Pathway team to utilize data identifying students who benefit from services as well as participate in re-enrollment campaigns and strategies. Assists the Retention Coaches with retention issues. Serves as student group advisor, as needed, with supervisor’s approval.Ethics and Confidentiality: Practices honesty by demonstrating a consistent and uncompromising adherence to strong moral and ethical principles, values, truthfulness and accuracy in all actions. Addresses all student and employee behavior in a confidential and respectful manner.Continuous Learning & Professional Development: Maintains current knowledge of best practices and standards in higher education with an emphasis on community Colleges. Actively organizes and/or participates in applicable workgroups, trainings, workshops, seminars, committees and professional associations or conferences to promote continuous learning including participating in College Advising center specific programmingOther duties: Performs other related duties within the scope of the position as required for the efficient operation of the division and to support institutional objectives.
 
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
 Start Date: This position supports the General Education Pathway and is available to start as soon as possible.Hours: This position is a full-time position and works 40 weekly hours. Work schedules may vary based on facility access, security protocols, and program delivery needs. This is a 100% in-person position and all work must be performed in the state of Wisconsin. Please note, Compensation: Hourly pay rates are listed up to the midpoint of the range and placement is determined based on years of experience, internal equity, and a review of the applicant's employment and educational background as listed on the job application.Application Materials & Requirements: To be considered for this position, all applicants (both internal and external) must submit a thoroughly complete application. Please follow these steps.1. Complete the Employment Application in its EntiretyYou must provide thorough and detailed information for all sections of the application form. An incomplete application will not be considered or reviewed.2. Attach All Required Documents (At Time of Application)Up to date - Resume* is requiredCover Letter (Optional)*please note, submission of a resume does not satisfy the requirement for a thoroughly completed application. Interviews: Virtual interviews (In-Person, or Spark Hire/One-Way) will be scheduled within two or three weeks of position final closing date. EEO: Milwaukee Area Technical College will not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student, or applicant for admission on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, creed, religion, political affiliation, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, disability, age, membership in any reserve component of the armed forces, union affiliation, arrest and conviction record, or any other protected category under applicable local, state or federal law.Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need special accommodation for the application process, please contact our office at 414-297-6529 (Wisconsin Relay System: 711) or email jobs@matc.edu.

College Advisor - Correctional Education (Full-Time)

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College Advisor - Correctional Education (Full-Time)