Academic Advisor — Elkhorn Campus & Pathways

Gateway Technical College; Elkhorn (WI); On-site; USD 63,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Gateway Technical College in Elkhorn is seeking a full-time Academic Advisor to guide students from enrollment through completion, helping them build clear academic plans and connect education to career pathways.

You will work with faculty and campus partners to identify barriers, provide proactive advising, and support persistence, retention, and timely degree completion across diverse student populations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Counseling, Social Science, or related field.
• Two years of higher education experience providing academic advising or student support services.
• Ability to interpret policies and provide accurate guidance.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive academic advising regarding programs of study, degree requirements, course sequencing, scheduling, transfer opportunities, career pathways, and strategies for successful completion.
• Develop individualized academic plans that align students' educational goals, program requirements, academic progress, and career objectives.
• Establish and maintain ongoing relationships with assigned student populations through appointments, group advising, outreach activities, and proactive communication.
• Help students navigate college processes, policies, and resources through clear information, referrals, and connections to campus and community services.
• Monitor student progress and provide proactive outreach, intervention, and case management support to students experiencing barriers to success.
• Collaborate with faculty, academic leadership, Student Success teams, Financial Aid, Career Services, Registrar, and other campus partners to provide coordinated student support.
• Promote student advocacy, self-awareness, and informed decision-making.

Skills

Academic advising

Student support

Case management

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor's in Education

Job description

Gateway Technical College in Elkhorn is seeking a full-time Academic Advisor to guide students from enrollment through completion, helping them build clear academic plans and connect education to career pathways.

You will work with faculty and campus partners to identify barriers, provide proactive advising, and support persistence, retention, and timely degree completion across diverse student populations.