Academic Advisor of Student Support Services for Students with Disabilities

Position Title: Academic Advisor of Student Support Services for Students with Disabilities.
Department: TRIO Student Support Services for Students with Disabilities.
Classification: Exempt.
FTE: 0.83.
Work Schedule: The standard 40-hour work schedule is Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; operates on a structured hybrid schedule consisting of four days in the office and one day of remote work per week. This schedule may vary depending on SSSD activities and requires approval by HR and relevant supervisors; occasional evening and weekend hours based on operational needs as well as travel up to 10% of the work schedule including both local (Twin Cities metro area) and national travel.
Term:10 months (mid-June to mid-August off); position is grant funded continuation of position is contingent upon renewal of funding.
Work Location: Hybrid. WFH 1day a week. Will work on campus fully for the first three months.
Salary Range: $43000 - $48000.

Essential Job Duties:

• Leadership
  • Advise students on academic personal financial and career issues using data-driven advising strategies.
  • Provide students with information about educational opportunities financial aid career exploration graduate school application motivation and self-awareness through workshops and individual counseling/advising.
  • Assess document and record students interests needs and goals and develop meaningful and appropriate academic interventions and services.
  • Compile eligibility information for newly accepted students and for incoming class for data analysis purposes.
  • Co-teach courses specifically to SSSD students as outlined in the TRIO/SSSD grant proposal including but not limited to Happy Hour and ID 121.
  • Oversee the development and continual updating of programmatic policies and procedures while maintaining focus on meeting SSSD grant objectives.
  • Produce and distribute flyers advertisements information sheets and other programmatic materials via our social media platforms and website.
  • Help administer corresponding programming for the SSSD Peer Leaders.
    
• Collaboration.
  • Coordinate with the Director Residence Life Dean and Bon Appetit to ensure room and board for GO Week is on track.
  • Organize recruitment efforts with the Admissions Office and Financial Aid.
  • Participate in staff meetings team development sessions and relevant committees as well as build new collaborations with other organizations.
  • Coordinate with Disability and Access and Deans of Students for targeted student support.
    
• Supervision.
  • Foster a team-based culture that is responsive innovative efficient and service-oriented.
  • Co-lead the hiring and execution of the SSSD Peer Leaders.
    
• Support respect and commit to embracing diverse backgrounds values and points of view to build a strong and inclusive community.
  
• Complete and meet deadlines for required training and performance management cycle.
  
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  

Supervision Received and Exercised:

• Reports to the Director of TRIO Student Support Services for Students with Disabilities
• This position supervises student workers.
  

Required Qualifications:

• Education:
  • Masters degree in counseling education or a related field.
    
• Experience:
  • 3 years experience working with TRIO-eligible students multicultural populations or under-prepared students.
    

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience: 5 years experience in counseling or related roles.
  

Prerequisites:

• Employment in this position is conditioned upon successful completion of a background check which may include: criminal background checks reference checks verification of work history verification of any required academic credentials licenses and/or certifications a motor vehicle check verification of DOT certification a credit check employment eligibility verification and/or a pre-employment physical. Whether a background check is deemed successfully completed will be at the sole discretion of St. Olaf College. Please note St. Olaf College reserves the right to conduct periodic background checks at its sole discretion.
  

Disclaimer:

• This position may require you to report early stay late or work different shifts depending on staffing levels. It may also require you to perform all essential job functions whenever needed and during campus emergencies when necessary.
• This job description is for general information purposes. It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position. This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College with or without prior notice.
• Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the hire is complete. We accept only online applications.