Academic/Career Advisor - Marinette

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is a nationally recognized and locally trusted college dedicated to advancing the success of all students and economic vitality of the communities we serve through access, high-quality education, and strategic partnerships. The community that we serve is home to people with a rich range of backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to supporting an environment where all students and employees thrive and succeed. We believe every team member enriches our organization with unique skills, perspectives, and solutions. We seek applicants who are motivated and equipped to support all students, to work effectively with colleagues from a range of backgrounds, and to build the vibrancy of our community. *You belong here. [See why you will love working at NWTC.](https://www.nwtc.edu/about-nwtc/talent-and-culture/job-opportunities/total-rewards)*Department: Academic Advising Reports To: Director, Academic Advising Travel: 2 days per month *LOCATION: * Marinette Campus *STANDARD HOURS:* 40 hours per week. Typical hours Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Flexibility required to include other evening and/or weekend hours, as necessary. *SALARY RANGE:* $58,916 - $63,499 per year *Salaries/Wages for all finalists (internal and external) will be placed within the range based upon education, experiences, current wages, and internal equity. *Applications submissions preferred by end of day, May 15th, 2025* *POSITION SUMMARY * Advises students regarding information, procedures, and academic requirements of specific programs. Assist students in exploring careers, evaluating academic abilities, and setting goals. Assist with registration and graduation requirements. Advise student regarding course content, course selection, pre-requisites, curriculum changes, recommended credit load, curriculum planning, and financial aid processes and policies to insure successful and timely graduation. Presents academic and career information to students and parents. Make recommendations to divisional leadership and students regarding appropriate courses of action to students’ complex personal and academic challenges. Provide students support in career decision making, experimental learning opportunities, professional job search strategies and techniques and career/life planning. Collaborate with staff and faculty to provide comprehensive academic and career advising services. *ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * • Assess student’s stage of development (academic, career, and personal) and promotes student growth by determining suitable development tasks; assists student in establishing realistic and attainable academic and career goals. • Provide students career counseling and assistance in career decision-making, experiential learning opportunities, professional job search strategies, career/life planning, skills assessment, and portfolio development. • Work collaboratively with the staff and faculty on providing direct student and career-related support to program students. • Interpret and explain college policies and procedures; participate in preparation of campus events and presents academic/career information to students at campus events and in classrooms (presentations, orientation, enrollment, and degree process). • Develop and implements retention strategies to increase student success consistent with college programs and strategic directions of the college. • Advise students on credits for prior learning, general financial aid information and assists with preparing appropriate documentation and financial aid appeals. • Cultivate and maintain relationships with employers to support the development of internships, career opportunities and assess future hiring needs. • Provide students with individual and group assistance in exploring career resources, building resumes, cover letters, interview skill building, and professional networking and to utilize online systems for job search. • Maintain and enter student data, tracking student’s interactions and academic/career plans; analyze and prepare reports for retention, tracking and accountability. *MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND WORK EXPERIENCE* • Bachelor’s Degree • A minimum of two years related experience • Microsoft Office Suite and Internet Web Browsers. Previous Workday experience is preferred. • Must hold a valid driver’s license and be insurable under the District’s standard insurance policy terms. An equivalent combination of education and work experience may be considered. Preferred Qualifications: • Previous experience in advising and career assessment is preferred. Skills and Abilities: • Student Success: Demonstrate behaviors and actions that support student recruitment, retention, and student success initiatives. • Values: Demonstrate behaviors and action that support the College’s values • Collaboration: Demonstrate behaviors and actions that create respectful environments and services for all, and the ability to work effectively across differences in background and experience. *PHYSICAL DEMANDS* • Extended Sitting: Ability to sit for extended periods while working on a computer or attending meetings • Mobility: Ability to move around the campus to attend meetings and events • Manual Dexterity: Proficiency in using hands and fingers to handle or operate office equipment, tools, or controls. • Visual and Auditory: Ability to read documents and communicate effectively with students and staff. • Light Lifting: Capability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 25 pounds. *Reasonable Accommodations Statement * To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. We strive to accommodate any individual who requires adjustments to ensure a fair and equal employment process. If you require specific accommodations during the application and/or screening process due to a disability or other reasons, please contact Talent and Culture at talentandculture@nwtc.edu or 920-498-6286. Northeast Wisconsin Technical College does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Talent and Culture. NWTC does not discriminate on the basis of political affiliation, age, race, creed, marital status, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, genetic testing or other applicable legislated categories. Inquiries regarding the College’s nondiscrimination policies may be directed to the Associate Vice President of Student Affairs at 920-498-6823 or[ nondiscrimination@nwtc.edu](http://nondiscrimination@nwtc.edu).

Location: Green Bay, WI, US

Posted Date: 5/9/2025