Adult Student Advocate
Job Description
Posting Number
15-2024Position Title
Adult Student AdvocateDepartment
Student Success - DeptEmployee Group
Non-Union (Grant/Contract)Status
Full-timeStarting Salary Range
$50KCompensation Details
Excellent benefits package. Click here to view our benefits summary.
Position Summary
The purpose of this position is to provide supportive services to MCC adult students with a focus on enrollment, persistence, retention, and degree/certificate completion. This position is responsible for providing proactive support, guidance, and tracking academic and completion progress. The adult student advocate’s primary duties is serving the unique needs of adult students in terms of providing the following: 1) intrusive support and advocacy; 2) navigate successful transition into and through the college experience; 3) establish relationship and community building; and 4) developing strategies and interventions for managing school, family, work, and life responsibilities. This position will be cross-trained to assist with other areas as needed to meet the unique needs of the adult students.
The Adult Student Advocate plays a pivotal role in facilitating support, collaborating closely with other departments to aid in the smooth transition of adult students through college onboarding, orientation, enrollment, and academic success. The goal of the Adult Student Advocate is to actively engage, involve and empower adult students in reaching their academic and career goals, while fostering a positive and supportive learning environment. The advocate is responsible for developing and monitoring the Individualized Success Plan (ISP), designed to guide their educational journey.
The Adult Student Advocate serves as a representative for adult students within the institution, advocating their access to educational opportunities and addressing any potential barriers they may encounter on their path to success and completion.
Supervisory Responsibility
This position may supervise student workers, but no supervisory responsibilities related to full-time employees.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree.
- Two (2) years of demonstrated experience working with adult learners in a higher education or similar setting.
- Knowledge and experience using Microsoft Suites (word, excel, PowerPoint), Google Suites (zoom, google meet), web-based software and resources.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication (written and oral), and advocacy skills.
- Strong organizational, problem solving, decision making, and critical thinking skills.
Additional Desirable Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in education, counseling, social work, higher education or related field.
- Knowledge and experience working within a one stop shop student services environment.
- Experience developing Individual Success Plans.
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions
- Must be willing to be mobile based on the demands of student needs.
- Frequently operates a computer and other office productivity machinery.
- Occasionally carries light loads (approx. 30 lbs. or less).
Work Schedule
Full-time, 40 hours per week/52 weeks per year. In order to meet operational needs, the position requires the ability to work a schedule that includes daytime, evening and weekend hours. Some travel may be required.
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Job DescriptionAdditional Information
- First consideration given to internal candidates.
- Degree must be conferred by either offer date or close of posting.
- Visa sponsorship is not available.
- The College is unable to assist with travel and/or relocation expenses.
- Selected candidates must submit to a drug test and criminal background check.
- The College reserves the right to cancel the search at any time.
- This is a 12 month grant funded position. This grant, and consequently this position, may be terminated at any time if the grantor determines that performance measures are not being adequately met. Employee performance will be measured by the program’s successful outcomes and the appropriate documentation thereof.
Application Deadline
Internal deadline 6/12/24Additional Application Deadline Information
The College reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified.
Equal Opportunity Statement
As an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution, the College encourages diversity and provides equal opportunity in education, employment, all of its programs, and the use of its facilities. The College does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran’s status, age, disability unrelated to an individual’s ability to perform adequately, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Title IX Coordinator Contact Information: 1401 E. Court St., Prahl College Center (PCC- 2030G), Flint, MI 48503, (810) 762-0024. Title II, ADA, Coordinator Contact Information: 1401 E. Court St., Curtice-Mott Complex (CM-1024), Flint, MI 48503, (810) 762-0373. Section 504 Coordinator Contact Information: 1401 E. Court St., Prahl College Center (PCC- 1130), Flint, MI 48503, (810) 762-0191.
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