Nursing Pre-Program Advisor (full-time/1950 hours/year/LTE) @ Any Northwood Tech Campus Location

Northwood Technical College; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

HSA/FSA

Long Term/Short Term Disability

Life Insurance

Wisconsin Retirement System

403(b)/457(b) Retirement Savings

Paid Holidays

Paid Leave

Job summary

Northwood Technical College is seeking a full-time Nursing Pre-Program Advisor to support pre-program Nursing students across Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake, and Superior campuses. The LTE role focuses on helping students with personal, academic, and career planning as they transition into college and prepare for professional employment.

The advisor collaborates with students, faculty, employers, and community partners to promote student success, with duties including regular advising

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent
• Two years related work experience
• One year supervisory/leadership experience or equivalent
• Equivalent educational/occupational experience may substitute with Associate degree + four years of related work experience

Responsibilities

• Provide student-centered advising to pre-program Nursing students to facilitate academic preparedness, admissions process, and program admittance.
• Schedule regular meetings with students to determine admission progress and assist with registration.
• Use evidence-based best practices in academic advising and student success for associate degree nursing students.
• Know, understand and refer students to College resources to support retention and success.
• Create, maintain, and use student advising and registration records.
• Collaborate with academic and student affairs staff to support nursing program retention and completion goals.
• Align advising with support services to ensure pre-program students complete ATI Launch program.
• Work with counselors to transition pre-program students to program status.
• Collaborate with dean and staff to provide new student orientation and engagement opportunities.
• Maintain professional partnerships with community organizations.
• Provide advisor perspective to advocate for student needs.
• Serve as a professional advising resource for college staff to meet student needs.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Customer service

Problem solving

MS Office

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Associate degree + 4 yrs related experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Northwood Technical College is seeking applications from qualified applicants for a full-time Nursing Pre-Program Advisor at any of our four campus locations.

(Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake, or Superior)

The Nursing Pre-Program Advisor assists associate degree Nursing students with personal, academic, and career planning as they transition into college, pursue their academic goals, and prepare for professional employment.

The advisor collaborates with students, colleagues, employers, and community agencies to enhance student success.

This is an LTE position with grant funding through September 30, 2027.

• Actively embody and promote Northwood Tech’s Values
  • Collaboration - Value relationships that enhance learning and promote economic development.
  • Innovation - Embrace the latest theories and technologies to support student and community success.
  • Excellence - Prioritize high quality education, services, and continuous improvement in a dynamic learning environment.
  • Community - Value our deep connections to our communities by working together to provide solutions through student success.
  • Support - Empower individuals by supporting their success with quality experiences and services designed to meet their needs.
  • Integrity - Uphold honesty and accountability in a diverse, open, and ethical learning and working environment.
  • Respect - Value each individual and approach all interactions mindfully, with civility, empathy, and openness to new and differing ideas.

• Provide student-centered advising to pre-program Nursing students to facilitate academic preparedness, admissions process, program admittance.
  • Schedule regular meetings with students to determine admission and academic preparedness progress and provide assistance with registration.
• Use evidence-based best practices in academic advising and student success for associate degree nursing students
• Know, understand and refer students to appropriate College resources to support students and enhance retention
• Create, maintain, and use student advising and registration records
• Collaborate with academic and student affairs staff to support nursing program student retention and completion goals
  • Align advising with support services to ensure pre-program students complete ATI Launch program
  • Work with counselors to transition pre-program students to program status
• Collaborate with dean and other staff to provide new student orientation, student support, and student engagement opportunities.
• Maintain professional partnerships with community organizations.
• Provide advisor perspective to advocate for student needs.
• Serve as a professional advising resource for college staff in order to effectively meet student needs
• Other duties as assigned

Degree & Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent*
• Two years related work experience
• One year supervisory/leadership experience or equivalent**
• Equivalent educational/occupational experience may be an Associate degree in a related field plus four years of additional related work experience may be considered in lieu of the bachelor’s degree.
• One additional year of related work experience may be considered in lieu of supervisory/leadership experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally
• Ability to contribute to a team environment while maintaining accountability and motivation in self and others
• Strong customer service skills that focus on diversity, community, and continuous quality improvement
• Problem-solving skills that employ critical thinking
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office suite and the ability to effectively apply technology to tasks and projects
• Ability to obtain driver’s license and insurance coverage in accordance with College policy

FY27 Salary - Grade K - $30.73 / hour

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
• Long Term/Short Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Wisconsin Retirement System
• 403(b)/457(b) Retirement Savings
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Leave

10/13/2026