Education Advocate-Equity Outreach (Grant Funded)
Fox Valley Technical College

Education Advocate-Equity Outreach (Grant Funded)

Fox Valley Technical College

Job Category
Regular Management
FVTC Worksite
Appleton Main Campus
Hours Per Week
40

Fox Valley Technical College celebrates diversity, supports equity and inclusiveness, and encourages individual expression in our workplace.

Job Description Summary
Lead and partner with student services personnel and resources, instructional faculty, college leaders, and community resources to develop and implement equitable transition and retention strategies. Collaborate and manage the development and delivery of services directed at transitioning and retaining students at risk for successfully completing their program. Assess and identify barriers that impede academic success and coordinate any other institutional resources necessary for students' academic success and degree completion. Partner with student support services, academic departments, and community agencies to ensure that district-wide transition and retention services are provided to students. Identify external resources for referral to serve students and enhance opportunities for success.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL JOBS FUNCTIONS

• Collaborate with service agencies and school districts to identify and connect with students whose aspirations for education are consistent with FVTC programs.
  
• Provide targeted services for underserved students and ensure that students complete the College application, FAFSA, program requirements, and are connected with related support systems. This will involve follow-up with contacts via phone, email, text, etc.
  
• Collaborate and coordinate with Student Services staff and program faculty to develop and implement programs and strategies to increase the transition and retention to programs. Ensure implementation and follow-up with students.
  
• Provide personalized guidance to participants in navigating post-secondary education and career readiness.
  
• Analyze data and identify students at risk for persisting or not completing courses and/or programs. Provide supportive services (i.e. case management); advise diverse students with identifying obstacles and barriers that may interfere with their educational goals. Help students explore options for overcoming these anticipated obstacles and/or barriers, including providing appropriate referrals to college and community resources, assisting with resolving questions and concerns on academic policies, procedures and standards, and educating students on how to use the appropriate College resources to accomplish academic goals.
  
• Coordinate and assist with activities at the Oshkosh Campus and in the regional centers in cooperation with Student Services, Academic and the Regional Center Operation Managers.
  
• Provide program planning information to students regarding programs of study, program and course content, course selection, prerequisites, recommended credit load, advanced standing process, registration and graduation.
  
• Provide wraparound support including financial literacy, academic assistance, and career counseling.
  
• Participate in team activities related to operational planning, training development and delivery, scheduling and document daily activities for reporting/tracking purposes.
  
• Assess and quantify the outcome of programs and strategies developed for student retention and success, evaluate personnel and college resources involved in process and provide recommendations and feedback.
  
• Develop and maintain statistics on numbers of agency contacts, one-on-one discussions, visits to FVTC, new student applications, Accuplacer tests completed, new enrolled students, and first to second semester persistence for assigned caseload
  

SECONDARY JOB FUNCTION

• Provide assessment (ACCUPLACER) interpretations and referrals for remediation and educational support services.
  
• Travel and flexibility in schedule required
  
• Participate as requested in meetings and planning relative to short term and long-term planning on student retention and success.
  
• Develop and manage federal and/or state grant activities for at risk students.
  
• Develop relationships with external agency representatives to support at risk students in attaining community-based services such as additional mental health agencies, medical resources, financial assistance, and legal advocacy.
  
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor
  

QUALIFICATIONS, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field (Psychology, Student Development, etc.) required, AND
  
• A minimum of two years of recent, related experience which includes responsibility for working with students in providing advising and/or guidance in a college educational or transitional program, AND
  
• Demonstrated experience working with and leading faculty and counselors in assisting students in developing personal plans (establish career, educational, and/or employment objectives and steps/services needed to accomplish), OR
  
• An equivalent combination of related education, training, and experience.
  
• Demonstrated experience with developing and using collaborative relationships and to identify and engage necessary resources to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals required.
  
• Demonstrated experience in working with a diverse student population required.
  
• Knowledge and experience regarding the needs of students with multiple educational barriers is required.
  
• Ability to assess outcomes, quantify results, and prepare reports.
  
• Ability to read, write and speak a second language is preferred.
  
• Flexibility in schedule is required, including nights and weekends.
  
• Experience with Student Information Systems is preferred.
  

ESSENTIAL APTITUDE, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Ability to obtain information and identify key issues and relationships relevant to achieving goals; managing a course of action to accomplish the identified goals.
  
• Ability to use appropriate interpersonal styles and techniques to gain acceptance of ideas of plans.
  
• Demonstrated skill in providing students with entrance and transition guidance and direction in an educational or transitional program.
  
• Adaptability and the ability to perform in a quickly changing environment.
  
• Ability to work effectively with administrators, faculty, support staff, students, employers, and business/ community leaders.
  
• Ability to work with diverse faculty, staff, students and community populations.
  
• Experience in service development, with emphasis on customer service.
  
• Commitment to customer service, continuous improvement, student learning and success.
  
• Demonstrated success record in team-based operations and management.
  
• Excellent leadership skills and the ability to foster a team environment for staff.
  

Additional Information

Pay Rate: $57,100 - $67,200 per year.

Pay is based on a multitude of factors, including experience, qualifications, education, relevant certifications, internal equity, and market data. Note: Internal applicants' wage will be based upon the applicable compensation guidelines.

Fox Valley Technical College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution, providing equal opportunity to all persons, including members of underrepresented racial and ethnic backgrounds, females, veterans and individuals of all abilities.
For questions regarding the College's nondiscrimination policy, contact: Rayon Brown - rayon.brown6751@fvtc.edu (Affirmative Action), TitleIX@fvtc.edu (sex-based discrimination or harassment), or Dan Squires - daniel.squires3328@fvtc.edu (Disability related discrimination).


To apply, please visit: https://fvtc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/FVTC/job/Appleton-WI/Education-Advocate-Equity-Outreach--Grant-Funded-_JR2024-1074

Fox Valley Technical College celebrates diversity, supports equity and inclusiveness, and encourages individual expression in our workplace.









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