Student Services Advisor - Military Veterans

Job DescriptionThis position provides academic, admissions, career, financial aid, and transfer advising services to prospective and current students at Minnesota West Community Technical College to assist them in continuing their college progression.All employees on a daily basis are expected to execute a service commitment to ensure all students are served and have a positive experience.Provide advising and coaching services through the appreciative advising model to new, current, and returning students to ensure students are served holistically.Plan, organize, and implement activities related to course placement, academic/career advising, retention, financial aid, and transfer.Serve as the college resources navigator for student basic needs, emergency funds, and parenting students.Coordinate, manage, and track the Sexual Violence Prevention Training and Student Placement Process and communication plan to ensure completion and compliance with Minnesota State policy.Perform other duties as assigned, including committees or special projects work and ongoing professional development, to ensure the smooth functioning of the department and maintain the reputation of the college as a viable business partner.Minimum QualificationsOne year of professional experience which supports academic, financial, or career advising, student or academic affairs or adult developmental education. A bachelor?s degree may substitute for 1 year of experience, an associate?s degree may substitute for 6 months experience.Human relations/customer service skills sufficient to actively listen to and understand students? needs and provide accurate information and identify applicable resources.Ability to work effectively with students from diverse and traditionally underserved backgrounds with varied needs.Experience working with computer software applications and systems to be able to sufficiently enter data and create basic business correspondence, documents and training presentations.Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written, in individual and group settings via phone, virtual meetings or in-person.Experience multitasking with strong organizational skills, prioritization skills and attention to detail.Experience working independently while contributing to a team environment.Preferred QualificationBachelor?s degree in related field.Knowledgeable about Minnesota West CTC academic programs, curriculum, student services, resources, policies and procedures.One or more years of experience in advising, admissions, or registration within a Minnesota State College or University.Multilingual proficiency (spoken and written).Knowledge of community resources sufficient to locate resources to address students? needs, including counseling, housing, food, etc. services.Ability to develop and maintain working relationships with peers at other higher educational institutions sufficient to secure knowledge of applicable transfer issues and degree articulation agreements.Other RequirementsYou must apply online and attach an electronic cover letter and resume to your online application in order to be considered for this position.?All applicants must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States at the time of employment.?In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota State's vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pmAboutMinnesota West Community and Technical College is a student-centered, open-access community and technical college within the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. The college provides transfer, occupational and career programs, workforce training, educational outreach and life-long learning opportunities. The College is committed to accomplishing its mission: Dedicated to serving the varied educational needs of our diverse populations in affordable, accessible and supportive settings.Minnesota West Community and Technical College is a comprehensive community and technical college with five southwestern Minnesota campuses: Canby, Granite Falls, Jackson, Pipestone, and Worthington and learning centers in Luverne and Marshall Minnesota. Students have the opportunity to earn an Associate Degree, Diploma, or Certificate in more than 60 disciplines.