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Student Support Specialist
Madison, WI
Job Description
Student Support Specialist
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Job Posting Date:
May 17, 2024
Application Deadline:
Salary Information:
$20.26 - $24.82
Department:
School of Academic Advancement_Office Staff
Job Description:
Madison College School of Academic Advancement has an opportunity for an engaging individual to join the team as a Student Support Specialist.
The Student Support Specialist plays a pivotal role in the School of Academic Advancement Department here at Madison College. This position collaborates with additional staff members to provide instructional support and services to basic education and English as a Second Language (ESL) students enrolled in the School of Academic Advancement. Serving as a receptionist and providing enrollment, registration, testing, and data entry support for the department. Will also provide support for School of Academic Advancement Advising and Registration sessions, traveling to instructional sites may be required.
As per the agreed terms with the supervisor, the Student Support Specialist maintains a flexible schedule from Monday - Thursday 12:00pm - 8:00pm and Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm, some Saturday hours may be needed. This full-time onsite position is an opportunity located at Goodman South Campus.
This position is grant funded through June 30, 2025, continuation of this position is dependent on continued grant funding beyond this date.
Madison College provides a generous benefits package of vacation, holidays, health/vision/dental/life insurance options, and you will be able to participate in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS).
Madison College's dedication to promoting equity, inclusion, and diversity is reflected in our Mission, Vision, and Values. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions. We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations. Therefore, we seek applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits of diversity in a higher education community. Hiring a diverse workforce that mirrors our student population is more than just a commitment at Madison College-it is the foundation of what we are striving to do. Come be part of our great team!
This position will be open until filled, with a first consideration date of June 2, 2024, at 11:59 pm. After this date, the recruitment may close without further notice. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Required Documents (2)
- Resume
- Cover Letter
*Failure to include these documents by the first consideration date will RESULT IN THE DISQUALIFICATION OF YOUR APPLICATION.
Essential Duties:
- Serve as a receptionist and contact person for the School of Academic Advancement main office located at the Goodman South Campus.
- Assist with group and individualized ESL Advising and Registration sessions throughout the Madison College District.
- Assist with registration of GED/HSED, basic education and ESL and developmental students. Review and analyze student records to determine which courses students need to take in order to make progress toward their goals.
- Provide front line assistance with scheduling advising appointments and provide support to the advisors within the School of Academic Advancement.
- Administer multiple assessments using standardized testing procedures. Ensure test accuracy, including time limits, state mandated testing procedures, test security, and controlled testing environment.
- Serve as a resource and support to part-time faculty who are teaching within the School of Academic Advancement.
- Assist with data entry of all grant-required tests, including TABE, TABE Clas-E and all grant-required Client Reporting information, including demographic information, student goals, grant usage, employment outcomes, graduation outcomes, and transition outcomes.
- Maintain alpha and numeric filing systems, utilizing both paper and electronic systems.
- Prepare forms, memoranda, and correspondence, maintain confidentiality regarding student information.
- Maintains a commitment to the college mission, vision, and values.
- Other duties as defined by department, college, or officials.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Skill in communicating effectively and professionally, both orally and in writing.
- Demonstrated skill in communications and human relations with populations of diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds and persons with disabilities.
- Ability to support adult students in making progress toward their goals. Knowledge of placement sheets, knowledge of course sequence in developmental education.
- Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to details and logistics.
- Skill in designing, creating, and disseminating promotional materials for educational programming.
- Ability to independently organize and prioritize work.
- Ability to work as part of a team to deliver student orientation.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Associate Degree or equivalent working experience. *Experience used as an equivalent of an educational requirement is in addition to any experience required by the position.
- One (1) year of work experience directly related to the skills required for successfully performing the duties of this position.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
Madison 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 are experiencing application issues, please contact us at the Talent Acquisition email Talent@madisoncollege.edu or HR hotline (608) 246-6900.
To ensure that emails from us regarding your application do not go to your spam folder, please add the @madisoncollege.edu domain as a safe sender in your email.
Madison Area Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment, admissions or its programs or activities. Madison College offers degrees, diplomas, apprenticeships and certificates in Architecture & Engineering; Arts, Design & Humanities; Business; Construction, Manufacturing & Maintenance; Culinary, Hospitality & Fitness; Education & Social Services; Health Sciences; Information Technology; Law, Protective & Human Services; Science, Math & Natural Resources; and Transportation. Admissions criteria vary by program and are available by calling our Enrollment Office at (608) 246-6210 or (800) 322-6282 Ext. 6210. The following person has been designated to coordinate Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and to handle inquiries regarding the college's nondiscrimination policies: Lisa Muchka, Compliance Coordinator, 1701 Wright Street, Madison, WI 53704 (608) 246.5221
To apply, visit https://madisoncollege.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/jobsatMadisonCollege/job/South-Madison-Campus/Student-Support-Specialist_R0005048
About Us
Welcome! Thank you for visiting our career site, where Madison College is committed to matching talent to opportunity. We are known for our real-world, smart approach to learning - offering students innovative, high-tech career pathways and college transfer opportunities with more than 150 programs to choose from. Madison College is a great place to work and has been for over 100 years, serving more than 33,000 students in 12 south-central Wisconsin counties. The College offers generous salaries, benefits, and an inspiring work environment. Employees enjoy a culture dedicated to lifelong learning, wellness and inclusiveness.
Take some time and look around - once you've have a chance to explore our current opportunities, apply to the ones you feel best suit your interests, background and experiences. Thereafter, you can keep track of your application status and watch for new opportunities that might be of interest to you.
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As part of the application process, finalists will undergo a background check including criminal history, educational verification, and references. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify you from employment. All cases are considered on an individual basis, and the offense will be compared to the position for which you are applying.
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Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full or Part Time
Required Education
Associate Degree
Required Experience
1 year
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