Academic Advisor/ Student Success Specialist
Academic Advisor/ Student Success Specialist
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$ 49339 - 71368
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Job Description
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Working Title:
Academic Advisor/ Student Success SpecialistInstitution:
Ridgewater CollegeClassification Title:
Bargaining Unit / Union:
214: Minnesota Association of Professional EmployeesCity:
RIDG - Willmar CampusFLSA:
Non Job ExemptFull Time / Part Time:
Full timeEmployment Condition:
Unclassified - Unlimited AcademicSalary Range:
$23.63 - $34.18Job Description
The Academic Advisor/Student Success Specialist supports incoming transfer and returning students by providing high-quality advising and assistance with orientation course selection registration and academic planning. They communicate regularly with students about their academic plans monitor progress respond to alerts and make referrals for additional support. The Advisor also collaborates with faculty and staff plans student success events and uses retention strategies to help students succeed and complete their degrees.
A detailed position description can be obtained from the Human Resource Office.
Salary Range:
$23.63 - $34.18 per hour ::: $49339 - $71368/ yearly
Minimum Qualifications
Related experience
Knowledge of and/or experience in post-secondary education
Knowledge of student services/student development philosophy policy and practice.
Ability to communicate clearly and professionally in numerous formats for diverse audiences.
Ability to multitask and be professional flexible and tactful in dealing with time constraints and stressful situations.
Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships and provide customer service sufficient to actively listen to and understand students needs and provide accurate information and appropriate alternatives meet quality of service needs and evaluate student satisfaction.
Skilled in planning organizing decision making coordinating and communicating sufficient to perform student advising services.
Preferred Qualification
Bachelors degree or higher
One-year related work experience.
Experience at a 2-year community or technical college
Experience at a Minnesota State institution
Bilingual
Experience working with diverse populations
Experience with academic advising and/or retention initiatives
Experience with Starfish or other similar student success/retention software systems
Experience with maintaining confidentially of private information according to law rules policies and procedures.
Knowledge of:
College policies and procedures programs and curriculum services and resources for admissions financial aid records and registration and student life to assist applicants and students in making sound educational and career decisions.
Other Requirements
In accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges & Universities (MnSCU) Vehicle Fleet Safety Program employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to MnSCUs vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.
Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)
Monday - Friday (8:00AM - 4:30 PM)
Telework (Yes/No)
No
About
Institution Information
MISSION: Ridgewater College empowers diverse learners to reach their full potential and enrich their lives through personalized and relevant education in an accessible supportive and inclusive environment.
VISION: Ridgewater College is a student-centered educational leader focused on innovation excellence and affordability.
GUIDING PRINCIPLES:
Enterprising - We are future-focused and change-oriented developing creative solutions to challenges that maximize our institutional system and local resources.
Empowerment We develop and empower employees to make decisions to best serve students and stakeholders.
Excellence We strive to exceed expectations in all that we do.
Diversity Equity and Inclusion We seek to understand and appreciate the needs and experiences of every individual and actively work to provide genuine opportunities for everyone to succeed and participate in college activities and processes.
Trust and Respect We are committed to developing a culture based in processes and behavior that create trust and respect among all stakeholders.
Collaboration We connect and work together to achieve common goals while respecting needs and interests of stakeholders.
Curiosity and Creativity We constantly strive to understand learn change and improve.
Accountability As individuals and groups we willingly accept and take ownership of our successes and failures.
Benefits Information:
At Minnesota State we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays Vacation Time Sick Time six weeks of Paid Parental Leave low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500) a Pension Plan 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts employer paid life insurance short and long term disability as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.
Desired Start Date:
0Position End Date:
Open Date:
0Close Date:
0Posting Contact Name:
Felicia Mary TeleckyPosting Contact Email:
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
