Job Details

TRIO Associate Advisor

Position Number: 6928943
Location: Madison, WI
Position Type: Academic Advising

TRIO Associate Advisor

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Job Posting Date:
February 13, 2026

Application Deadline:

Salary Information:
$25.21 - $29.45

(For current employees, pay may fall outside the posted range and will be determined in accordance with the Madison College Compensation Manual guidelines for internal salary placement.)

Department:
TRIO

Job Description:

Madison College is seeking a TRIO Associate Advisor. This position serves as an entry point into professional advising and student support services, providing individualized coaching, academic advising, and case management to support TRIO students in enrollment, persistence, and retention. The TRIO Associate Advisor works closely with students to build supportive relationships, help them navigate academic and personal challenges, develop essential academic and financial literacy skills, and connect to campus and community resources.

Through proactive outreach, coordinated programming, and collaboration across departments, this role promotes student motivation, informed decision-making, and holistic success while referring students to the Senior Academic Advisors for more specialized or program-specific guidance as needed. Grounded in Madison College's commitment to equity and student success, this position contributes directly to improved retention, stronger academic outcomes, and a more inclusive and supportive college experience for TRIO students.

Madison College believes every team member brings unique perspectives and experiences that enhance our ability to understand and engage with the world, tackle challenges, and develop innovative solutions.

Position Details:

Schedule: This is a full-time, hourly position. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday during core business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Occasional evening or weekend hours may be required to support events and programming. This role offers the option to work remotely 1-2 days per week, subject to change in accordance with Madison College policy.

Grant Funded: This is a grant-funded, renewable position through September 30, 2026. Continued employment is contingent upon ongoing grant funding but it is expected to renew.

Benefits: Madison College offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, paid holidays, health, vision, dental, and life insurance options, as well as participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS).

Application Instructions/Deadline: This position will remain open until filled, with a first review date of February 24, 2026. Applications received after this date may not be considered. To be eligible, applicants must upload both a cover letter and resume by the first review date.

Accountabilities:

Builds supportive relationships with students to assess strengths, identify academic goals and uncover barriers that may impact success.
Promotes student persistence by teaching academic success strategies and guiding students in developing action plans tailored to their individual needs.
Connects students with campus and community resources to support holistic well-being and reduce barriers to academic achievement.
Responds to faculty alerts and student concerns by providing timely outreach and follow-up to address academic and engagement challenges.
Delivers case management and retention support through proactive monitoring, early intervention, and referrals to resources to address barriers to student success.
Offers accessible coaching through financial literacy education and other workshops, classroom visits, drop-in support and individual appointments to maintain consistent student contact.
Provides individualized and holistic academic, career, and transfer advising and Personal Education Planning, to support student goal-setting and interprets degree progress tools to assist students in making informed enrollment decisions such as course selection and educational planning.
Documents advising interactions and tracks student outreach to support coordinated care and inform retention efforts.
May provide program coordination and event management, including determining event and programming needs, scheduling, facilitating, acquiring resources and providing project management oversight for programs or events.
Contributes to an inclusive, equitable and supportive environment where everyone at the institution feels valued, respected and empowered to reach their full potential.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge of academic advising principles, such as course planning, transfer pathways, and student support strategies,student development theory, academic advising practices and factors influencing student retention and success.
Knowledge of campus and community resources that support students' academic, financial and personal well-being.
Skill in applying case management strategies to support students navigating academic, personal, or financial challenges.
Skill in building rapport and engaging with students.
Skill in assessing student needs and applying advising techniques.
Ability to document interactions and maintain accurate records.
Ability to manage multiple processes, meet deadlines and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
Skill in engaging positively with all populations and communities, contributing to a safe and inclusive learning and work environment.
Skill in effectively and respectfully communicating with others.

Minimum Requirements:

Education:
Associate degree required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
Experience:
Two to four plus years of relevant, progressive work experience.

Madison College does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

If you are experiencing application issues, please contact us at the Talent Acquisition email Talent@madisoncollege.edu or HR hotline (608) 246-6900.

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Madison Area Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment, admissions or its programs or activities. Madison College offers degrees, diplomas, apprenticeships and certificates in Architecture & Engineering; Arts, Design & Humanities; Business; Construction, Manufacturing & Maintenance; Culinary, Hospitality & Fitness; Education & Social Services; Health Sciences; Information Technology; Law, Protective & Human Services; Science, Math & Natural Resources; and Transportation. Admissions criteria vary by program and are available by calling our Enrollment Office at (608) 246-6210 or (800) 322-6282 Ext. 6210. The following person has been designated to coordinate Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and to handle inquiries regarding the college's nondiscrimination policies: Lisa Muchka, Director, Civil Rights and Compliance, 1701 Wright Street, Madison, WI 53704 (608) 246.5221

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