Student Success Advisor — In-Person Coaching

Milwaukee Area Technical College; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) seeks a College Advisor to engage program students with academic and non-academic coaching and to collaborate with Advising Peers, Recruitment, Admissions, Career, Financial Aid, Retention Coaches, Student Life, and faculty.

The role focuses on monitoring progression, supporting retention, and guiding students through advising sessions, course planning, and career planning, with Perkins grant funding through 6/30/27.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.
• Two+ years in higher education advising or student services.
• Ability to work evenings or weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive academic advising and group workshops.
• Assist with registration, course planning, and transcript reviews.
• Monitor student progress and intervene to improve retention.
• Coordinate with Pathway teams and refer students to services.
• Maintain confidentiality and ethical standards.

Skills

Academic advising

Career development

Student services

Collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

EAB Navigate

Ellucian tools

Job description

Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) seeks a College Advisor to engage program students with academic and non-academic coaching and to collaborate with Advising Peers, Recruitment, Admissions, Career, Financial Aid, Retention Coaches, Student Life, and faculty.

The role focuses on monitoring progression, supporting retention, and guiding students through advising sessions, course planning, and career planning, with Perkins grant funding through 6/30/27.