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Ready to make a real impact? We're hiring a Want Academic Advisor! This role is located at our Remote facility. This position requires a strong and diverse skillset in relevant areas to drive success. Your contribution will be valued, with a compensation package starting at a competitive salary.   Job title: Academic Advisor Company: Madison College Job description : Current Madison College employees must apply to the internal career site by logging into Workday Job Posting Date: September 6, 2023 Application Deadline: Salary Information: $47,180-$58,970 (based on 32 hours per week) Department: Academic Advising Services Job Description: Madison College is hiring an Academic Advisor for our Reedsburg location! This position supports and delivers comprehensive academic, retention, career and transfer advising services for students. The advisor supports Academic Advising and campus strategic goals for student access, retention, persistence and completion and aids students in developing meaningful plans that are compatible with their academic, career, transfer and life goals. This position will work 32 hours per week, with full benefits. This position reports to the Director of Advising. 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! This is an exempt, salaried position, working 32 hours per week with some remote work offered per college policy. Core office hours are 8:00am to 4:30pm, M-F with some nights and weekends required. Primary work will be in Reedsburg Wisconsin. Madison College provides a generous benefits package of vacation, holidays, health/vision/dental/life insurance options, and you will be able to participate in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS). This position will be open until filled, with a first consideration date of September 26, at 11:59 pm. After this date, the recruitment may close without further notice. Required Documents: (3) Resume Cover Letter Answers to supplemental questions (answer to each should be 300 words or less). What have you done (or what would you do) to promote and support anti-racism, social justice, equity, and inclusion at a community college? How do you see this position impacting students and employees with varying beliefs, identities, and backgrounds? *Failure to include this document by the first consideration date will RESULT IN THE DISQUALIFICATION OF YOUR APPLICATION. Responsibilities include: Academic Advising a. Holistically advises students about career options, admission requirements, programs of study, transfer opportunities, degree requirements and overall academic planning. b. Develops, coordinates, and presents information individually and in group settings (classroom visits, workshops, advising & registration events, etc.). c. Serves as an Academic Advising liaison on College projects, committees and workgroups. d. Resolves student questions or concerns regarding academic policy and procedures and refers to appropriate resources when necessary. e. Provides excellent customer service to students/customers f. Prepares and presents information related to advising services and activities using both formal and informal approaches. Student Retention/Case Management a. Supports students in planning their educational experience including identifying academic support needs, time management and related strategies for success. b. Develops academic plans for students on College SAP (Satisfactory Academic Progress). c. Assists with Alerts/Cases from faculty and staff to successful resolution (assess situation, determine possible solutions); monitors progress; communicates with students and faculty; tracks data, completes processing and reports. d. Provides information and referrals for personal and academic support services including counseling, Veteran Resource Services, Disability Resource Services, mentoring, financial planning, employment support, first-generation services, conflict resolution, tutoring and supplemental instruction. e. Assists in development and facilitation of innovative, proactive retention activities and programming for both high-promise and general population students. Career and Employment Advising a. Assists students with career exploration, decision making, education pathways, self-assessm