OVERVIEW: Bismarck State College is dedicated to student success. This on campus position is student-centered to provide high quality campus services and hands-on learning experiences.

MISSION: As North Dakota’s Polytechnic Institution, Bismarck State College focuses on student success through the delivery of affordable, flexible, high-quality, experiential learning enhanced by public-private partnerships.

VISION: Bismarck State College will be a leader in polytechnic education improving lives and building sustainable communities.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Is directly responsible to the Director for Student Success Advising.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

COMPENSATION: $43,000 -$48,500 based on directly related experience. Paid health insurance, life insurance, retirement, employee tuition waiver, spouse/dependent tuition discount. Click here for full employee benefits.

Assist current and prospective students – 40%

Serve as a point of contact for the Admissions & Enrollment Services Office to assist with prospective students regarding BSC programs, unofficial evaluation of transcripts, and degree progress. Prepare for and take a lead advising role at student registration events, serve as a point of contact for current students regarding BSC programs, degree progress and assistance with registration, take phone calls and walk-ins and to assists students in the resolution of questions and conflicts, assist students with the graduation application process and serve as a point of contact regarding transfer and employment opportunities after graduation, and assist with degree plans for students who are placed on financial aid disqualification, for students receiving education benefits from the US Department of Veterans Affairs, and for those receiving services from Job Service and Workforce Safety and Insurance.

Implement student retention strategies and advising services that support the success of students – 30%

Work with students requesting admission to BSC after academic suspension to determine their eligibility and develop a plan for returning to academic success, provide outreach to students on academic warning, probation and readmission from suspension addressing academic issues, connecting them with appropriate support services and notifying them of important semester milestones, review available data regarding student enrollment, retention, academic progress, transfer, and graduation rates, and contribute to the development and implementation of intervention strategies to support student enrollment, student success and student retention, support the educational, social, cultural, and emotional well-being of minority student groups on campus.

Coordinate, maintain, and disseminate materials used for advising – 10%

Support the Advisor Coordinator in maintaining and keeping up-to-date advising materials and in disseminating information to BSC students regarding dates and deadlines for registration, graduation applications, and encouragement to meet with advisors each semester.

Act as a liaison between campus departments and outside institutions – 10%

Work closely with faculty and staff regarding advising policies and procedures, attend regularly scheduled meetings with departments, offices, and campus committees relating to advising and transfer issues, work closely with Admissions & Enrollment Services, Academic Records, and other advisors, and serve as a campus contact for current information on transfer materials.

Miscellaneous duties – 10%

Support innovation, creativity, and ideas to improve/enhance processes, functions, etc. in the department and as a whole for the college, and perform other duties as assigned or required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Continuously – 66-100% - Use hands dexterously, talk or hear.
• Frequently – 34-65% - Stand, walk, or sit.
• Occasionally – 1-33% - Reach with hands and arms, stoop/kneel/crouch, or crawl, climb or balance, or lift up to 25 pounds.

If you have made it this far in the job position and are questioning whether to apply… Just do it! We know that there are no perfect applicants. You may not have experience with 100% of the items listed above – that is ok. We’ll teach you what you need to know. We encourage you to apply if it is a role you think you can be passionate about doing every day.

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, education, counseling, or a related field and one to three years’ experience working in an academic setting, supporting faculty and students.
  • Strong organizational skills, with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Good computer software skills – Microsoft Office, email and electronic calendar and good keyboarding skills.
  • Sensitivity to cultural diversity and an understanding of minority related educational issues.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to work with and present to diverse groups of individuals and good customer relation skills.

• Master’s degree in education, business, counseling, or related field.
• Experience in a similar position in higher education.

To be considered by the search committee thoroughly complete the application and upload the following:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Copies of transcripts (undergraduate and graduate).
• References

Application materials must clearly explain how experience and education relate to the minimum qualifications and job duties.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Bismarck State College does not provide sponsorships. BSC is an E-Verify Employer.

For more information or assistance contact: Human Resources (701) 224-5531. This position requires a criminal history record check.

Equal Opportunity Employer

http://bismarckstate.edu/employment/

Human Resources*Meadowlark Building*PO Box 5587*1700 Schafer St.*Bismarck, ND 58506-5587

701-224-5531*800-366-6888 (TTY Relay ND)

Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and if claiming disabled status, a current letter of disability from the VA dated within the last 12 months.