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Job Description
Primary Duties:
Serves as a representative for the GVSU WKKF BCPS Transformation Project grant on campus and with community partners.
Works as part of the support team producing and implementing events programming and initiatives. Works on the implementation evaluation and documentation of all related project efforts.
Partners with campus colleagues on events that inform and recruit prospective Battle Creek students to GVSU about the admission process and financial aid
Implements the support for engagements for all incoming first year students who are 1 Battle Creek Public School graduates on the GVSU Allendale campus and 2 recipients of the Pipeline or Bearcat Advantage Scholarship with acclimatization retention and graduation by:
Implementing an intrusive advising system providing academic and nonacademic supports.
Coplanning and implementing student events including but not limited to celebrations of key milestones orientation campus fall welcome and regularly scheduled community building opportunities.
Regularly facilitating oneonone engagements with the FIDAC Pipeline and Bearcat Scholarship program participants on the GVSU Allendale campus and providing support for student retention security persistence and success.
Regularly engages with organizations and individuals who provide support for students on campus.
Supports other WKKF grant initiatives as needed.
Performing regular assessments and monitoring student progress.
Providing support to BCPS graduates experiencing academic difficulty.
Guiding students towards selfsufficiency on campus and within the community.
Connecting with campus resources in an effort to achieve academic success.
Educating students on appropriate resources support services and experiences to facilitate academic and personal success based on individual needs.
Supporting recipients of the WKKF BCPS Pipeline Scholarship students with their requirement of at least one professional experience in Battle Creek.
Developing further resources and support for the students.
Connecting learners from BCPS with the GVSU financial aid division.
Regularly engages with organizations and individuals who provide support for students on campus.
Supports other WKKF grant initiatives as needed.
Performs other duties as required/assigned by leadership.
Required knowledge skills and abilities:
- Bachelors degree required.
- Demonstrated experience assisting students from traditionally underserved backgrounds including but not limited to first generation lowincome ethnically diverse and/or students with disabilities to identify career opportunities the process to investigate and develop a plan to achieve.
- Demonstrated understanding of student development and developmental advising theories.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to work both autonomously and as a member of a team that includes external partners.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word Excel and Outlook.
- Demonstrated experience in grants management.
Preferred knowledge skills and abilities:
- Masters degree particularly one in an academic advising related field (College Student Affairs Adult & Higher Education Educational Leadership Counseling etc..
- A minimum of two 2 years of experience working within a K12 and/or higher education setting.
- At least two 2 years of demonstrated academic advising or related experience in higher
- education preferred.
- Proficient in budgeting and fiscal management familiarity with Workday and Banner is preferred.
- Understanding of student transition and success issues especially with firstgeneration preferred.
- Understanding of trauma informed approaches for teaching and advising.
- Experience with recruitment and orientation of new students preferred.
- Experience building partnerships with community colleges and other higher education institutions.
- Familiarity with computer student information systems and webbased records and registration programs (Banner Degree Works Navigate Blackboard OnBase etc. preferred.
Working conditions: Normal office environment. Some travel may be required.
Salary & Benefits:Salary Range $54000 $56000 commensurate with experience.
How to Apply: Attach your cover letter resume and 2 references. You may add additional required documents here and indicate Applications missing required documents will not be considered. The system will allow you to attach these documents electronically.
If you have questions about the position or the posting please contact Mei Mah . If you need technical assistance please contact Human Resources at .
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States a lawful permanent resident a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.
Application Deadline:Application review begins March 24 2025. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University.
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by the ADA Amendment Act 2008 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. GVSU will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.See www.gvsu/affirmative/. TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or(out of State).
Grand Valley State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer which includes providing equal opportunity for racial and ethnic minorities women protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. University policy extends protections to additional identities.
Employment Type
Full-Time
