Warren Wilson College is seeking an Integrated Advising Coach I with the right aptitude, education and experience to provide effective and student-centered academic and career advising to students.  The Integrated Advising Coach will work closely with students, both through one-on-one advising and campus-wide programming, to help them reflect on their experiences and develop future plans guided by their academic and professional goals. Specifically, Integrated Advising Coaches will help students maximize opportunities available to them by integrating academic plans and applied learning experiences, including hands-on community engagement opportunities, work crews, research, professional internships, student life opportunities, and study abroad courses or programs.

Ideal candidates will possess a student-centered approach to education and have experience working with a diverse population of students to identify academic and career opportunities as well as navigating barriers to success. Competitive applicants will have significant experience with academic advising and career development, experience with student leadership development, and a working knowledge of student identity development.

Interested individuals should read further to learn more about the qualifications and job responsibilities for this full-time, exempt position. First consideration will be given to candidates who apply by 5pm EST on July 7th, 2021. The anticipated start date for this position is August 9, 2021, before the fall semester begins. _Please be aware no relocation assistance is available for this position. All applications must be received electronically. _

Warren Wilson College is committed to a culture of educational access and ensuring that students and employees from a diverse range of identities and experiences will thrive in this community. Warren Wilson College is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters Degree in any field
• Two years of experience working within higher education (graduate assistantship included)
• One year of experience in higher education with one of the following: advising, mentoring, supervising, and/or teaching
• Evidence of diversity, equity and inclusion within developed programs 
• Evidence of experience with and knowledge of issues of diversity, equity and inclusion
• Demonstrated skills in building relationships with students, faculty, and colleagues   
• Demonstrated evidence of ability to work in a highly collaborative environment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's Degree in education, counseling, higher education, or related field
• One year experience with academic advising
• At least one year management of a student worker or leadership program
• Facilitation of career development courses/seminars with individuals and/or groups
• At least one year experience with event programming

POSITION SUMMARY

Integrated Advising (IA) Coaches work with a caseload of students, throughout their entire WWC education, as they intentionally shape their Warren Wilson College education. IA coaches provide pre-major academic advising, major exploration, career development support, and ongoing guidance around identifying opportunities and navigating barriers relating to work, community engagement, and the overall student experience. They do this by engaging students in ongoing exploration, self-evaluation, action planning and critical reflection in order to develop, analyze, and make progress towards personal and professional goals. IA Coaches must incorporate a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion in work with students, both individually and in group programming. This happens through both personal DEI goal development and systemic thinking about equity and inclusion in the design of the Integrated Advising program. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

STUDENT ADVISING

• Provides pre-major academic advising for students; once students declare, faculty major advisors become a part of the advising team and serve as primary academic advisors.
• Supports students in the development of the skills and knowledge needed to successfully attain a Warren Wilson College degree.
• Provides career development support to advisees throughout their four years of college, including guidance in major and career exploration, internship selection, networking, and resume development. 
• Supports students in the development of the skills and knowledge needed to create a meaningful and purposeful post-graduation plan.
• Works with students to intentionally complete their work requirement and community engagement commitment in a way that complements their academic and professional goals.  
• Serves as primary advocate for students in their adjustment to college life.
• Connects students to campus resources, clarifies institutional policies and practices, and refers students to other staff and faculty when appropriate.  
• Serves as a key member of the early alert term, providing response to reported concerns and management of outreach and communications through the Advocate CARE system.
• Keeps up-to-date student records.

TEACHING AND FACILITATION

• Teaches classes and/or workshops in the areas of student and career development.
• Facilitates orientation, career development, and academic development workshops.

CENTER FOR INTEGRATED ADVISING AND CAREERS SUPPORT 

• Collaborates with Center for Integrated Advising and Careers staff members to evaluate student interests and needs and conceptualize relevant programming.
• Promotes and advocates for institutional programs, policies, requirements, and procedures that enrich the student experience and facilitate student persistence to graduation.
• Collaborates with key campus offices (Registrar's Office, Academic Affairs, Student Life) to creatively problem-solve barriers to student success. 
• Serves as liaison to an academic or campus department

Performs other duties as assigned.