About the role#
The Academic Support Advisor for Student Excellence and Leadership (SEL) works within a TRIO-funded program at Beloit College. The role focuses on helping low-income, first-generation, and disabled students navigate college by utilizing their personal assets. This is a full-time, grant-funded position, and its continuation depends on grant renewal.
What you'll do#
- Advise and support a caseload of 40-50 students through one-on-one meetings, course selection, and career counseling.
- Manage program budgets, including tracking, preparation, and financial reporting.
- Coordinate the annual Summer Institute, Sophomore Impact Institute, and Professional, Academic & Career (PAC) Institute.
- Supervise and train a team of 10-15 student office assistants.
- Synthesize quantitative and qualitative data to prepare reports and presentations.
- Assist with student assessment initiatives and the program's Annual Performance Report.
- Collaborate with faculty and campus service providers to advocate for program participants.
- Provide feedback for grant proposals and monitor outcomes for grant awards.
- Represent the SEL program at on-campus and off-campus meetings.
What you'll need#
- Bachelor's degree, or an Associate's degree with 3-5 years of relevant work experience.
- At least 2 years of experience working with SSS or projects serving low-income, first-generation, or disadvantaged students.
- Skills in financial administration, accounting, and budgeting.
- Experience in student retention programming and academic advising.
- Ability to analyze data and develop reports.
- Familiarity with federal grants, laws, and regulations.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Experience supervising staff or student employees.
- Understanding of the needs of historically underrepresented student populations.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of department records.
Location & details#
- Location: Beloit, Wisconsin.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $20.00 - $21.00 per hour.
About Beloit College
Beloit College is an educational institution based in Beloit, Wisconsin. Founded in 1846, the college serves students in a teaching and learning environment. It employs approximately 684 people. The organization focuses on academic instruction and community development.
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