About the position Montana Technological University is seeking an Academic Advisor I (Montana 10 Advisor) to join the Student Affairs department. This full-time position plays a crucial role in supporting students within the MT10 program through advising, coaching, and resource connection. The advisor will work with a caseload model, engaging in regular communication to support enrollment and retention, and assisting with recruitment efforts. This role involves planning and facilitating workshops, collaborating with faculty and staff, providing referrals to campus resources, and organizing student outcome data.

Responsibilities

• Advise and coach current, new, and potential students in the MT10 program using a caseload model
• Meet with each MT10 student in their caseload monthly, as well as serve as a resource for day-to-day academic and campus support
• Engage in regular communication with students to support enrollment and retention
• Support recruitment efforts for the MT10 program at Montana Technological University and Highlands College
• Assist students with the resolution of education-related issues and questions
• Utilize student information system such as Banner, Oredigger Web, and EAB Navigate 360 to facilitate and track student meetings
• Plan and facilitate regular workshops for students to support a unique MT10 first-year experience
• Collaborate and coordinate with faculty and staff to build support and remediation plans for students experiencing difficulties
• Provide and engage in referrals to appropriate campus resources
• Organize and report regularly on student outcomes and track evaluation data

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
• Strong understanding of higher education
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and as a part of a team
• Demonstrated commitment to student success
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency in computer software programs and/or ability to learn new software programs

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in higher education administration, education, counseling, social work, or similar field
• 1-2 years Advising experience
• Knowledge of university-level advising policies and procedures
• Fluency with student information software such as Banner, OrediggerWeb, Degreeworks, Navigate360
• Understanding and commitment to Montana10 program

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Mandatory retirement plan with employer contribution
• Partial tuition waiver
• Wellness program
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with low deductibles and comprehensive coverage
• Generous employer contribution toward monthly health care benefits worth \$6.08 per hour
• 5.9% retirement employer contribution for eligible employees
• 11 Holidays per year
• 3 weeks of Annual Leave to start
• Generous sick leave policy that can be used for sick children, doctor and dentist appointments as well as bereavement
• 6 credits of coursework free per year (fees not included)
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Reduced tuition for dependents after 4 months of employment for eligible employees
• Employee Assistance and a Wellness Program
• Optional Retirement Plan for eligible employees