Advising Assistant
The Advising Assistant assists with the implementation of Guided Learning Pathways. This position will provide assistance specific to areas of pathway creation for all Liberal Arts & Sciences and technical programs at Ridgewater College.
Required Qualifications
* Two-year degree in related field and minimum of one-year related work experience.
* Ability to collaborate with faculty and staff across campuses.
* Ability to work with a varied schedule (including evenings and weekends, and summer).
* Knowledge of college policies, programs, and curriculum, to develop guidelines and goals with students.
* Ability to repeat material content and implement new ways of presenting information to accommodate learning style.
* Understanding that all accommodations for students who have disabilities must be in compliance with the American Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Civil Rights Act.
Preferred Qualifications
* Bachelor’s / Master’s Degree
* Experience within a multi-campus institution
* Knowledge of DARS and transfer pathways
A Minnesota community and technical college, Ridgewater offers more than 100 educational programs in transfer and technical education. In fact, some of our programs are unique in not only Minnesota, but also the nation. With campuses in Willmar, Hutchinson, and online, Ridgewater serves more than 5,500 students. For 2020 and 2021, Ridgewater has been ranked as Minnesota’s #1 Community College based on value, strong academics, student life, facilities, diversity, student experiences, location, and safety! (Source: www.niche.com)
Benefits Info
Ridgewater College offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday and sick leave as well as life, health and dental insurance, a retirement program, tuition waiver for employee and dependents, tax sheltered annuity program (403b), a deferred compensation program (457), as well as a variety of other benefits. Each collective bargaining unit agreement determines which position will be eligible for benefits.
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