Career Center

Priority Application Deadline: Wednesday, June 14

Hiring Salary Range: $61,000-$66,000 DOQ

This is a new position that will specialize in supporting students through the inter-college transfer (ICT) process and serve as a central ICT expert and resource. It is important to remember that these are currently enrolled UMTC students and their success in finding an academic home and feeling supported in the process is an important retention strategy.

This central role will provide accessible and holistic support for students in partnership with collegiate advising needed for these students. This position will be housed in the Center for Academic Planning and Exploration (CAPE) and provide students with support in navigating the ICT process and connecting students to important contacts as part of that process. This position will also work closely with the Academic and Career Coaches in CAPE to help ensure students create a parallel plan for high demand majors/colleges.

In addition, this position will assist with additional student populations that are often underserved, including students who are denied admission via the ICT process (789 ICT denied applications in Fall 21 and Spring 22) and students returning from suspension and/or leave of absence who wish to return to a different college of enrollment to complete their degree. Serving these students through these transitions will provide a high-touch and much needed targeted retention strategy.

Direct Support to Students (60%)

• Meet with students one-to-one to guide them through the change of college process, to maximize pathways to success and overcome barriers as they move toward degree progress and timely graduation. Appointments and drop-ins are offered virtually and in-person.
• Educate students on the processes, timelines, and prerequisites for changing colleges within UMTC.
• Provide expertise relating to the broad range of majors across the University's 130+ academic programs in the undergraduate curriculum.
• Initiate targeted, retention-focused outreach to students who have been denied change of college to connect them with CAPE support and/or other resources as appropriate.
• Support students who are returning from a Leave of Absence (LOA) and who want to declare a major in a different undergraduate college at UMTC
• Assess students' holistic needs and make appropriate referrals to campus partners as necessary.
• Connect students needing in-depth major exploration to the CAPE Academic and Career Coaches.
• Maintain detailed notes of student appointments and their progress through the APLUS system to aid in communication to students’ advisers and the wider campus community.\

Campus-wide ICT Coordination and Support (30%)

• Collaborate with advisors and change of college staff across the UMTC undergraduate colleges to ensure consistency and clarity in the process
• Coordinate advisor and staff trainings to highlight the change of college process
• Create and maintain staff and student-facing change of college resources, including pertinent CAPE webpages and the ICT Guide for Advisors
• With the support of the CAPE Director, lead an ICT committee focused on the integrity and accessibility of the change of college process, identifying barriers and ensuring equity in access and admission

Program Development and Assessment: (10%)

• Contribute to the development and advancement of office-wide strategic plan priorities. 
• Work independently to develop specific strategies and work plans to forward CAPE goals. 
• Initiate and develop programs, initiatives and outreach that advance CAPE mission and address institutional barriers and student needs.
• Provide consultation with colleagues across campus to address the needs of exploring students.
• Develop partnerships with colleges and departments across campus.
• Serve on university-wide committees and work groups as requested, assigned, or initiated.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree plus at least five years of relevant experience; OR A Master’s degree plus at least three years of relevant experience. Degree(s) must be completed by position start date.
• Previous experience providing one-to-one services through advising, career counseling, or closely related student service area
• 3 years minimum of professional full-time work experience in Higher Education
• Previous experience working with undecided students or pre-competitive major students
• Strong project management skills and proven ability to complete initiatives or develop programs
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible and resilient in times of ambiguity
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing education and skill development focused on racial and social justice
• History of demonstrated collaboration across units/departments/organizations and/or with multiple stakeholders

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in college student development, counseling, or related field.
• Experience presenting workshops/trainings or teaching.
• Brings creative, positive energy to work with students and colleagues.
• Experience developing and executing services as well as programs which center and affirm BIPOC students, students from low-income backgrounds, first-generation college students, students with disabilities, LGBTQ+ students, as well as students from other historically underserved groups.
• Proven skills in creating and contributing towards racially and socially just, high-performing teams and work climates where all are respected, valued, feel a sense of belonging, and are able to contribute to their full potential.
• Strong knowledge of degree programs, services, and engagement opportunities available to U of M students, and ability to work with students from a generalist perspective.

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