Scholar Advisor Job Description 03.01.23

Scholar Advisor Job Description
POSITION: Scholar Advisor

Reports To: Program Director
Job Type: Full-time Exempt
SUMMARY JOB DESCRIPTION
The All-In Milwaukee Scholar Advisor supports college students as they work to achieve
a college degree and transition to work or graduate school. Advisors work with students
to navigate college and tackle academic, economic, and social barriers that can derail a
student’s success. Each Scholar Advisor has a case load of students and meets
individually and in small groups with students to deliver personal, academic, and
financial support. Scholar Advisors create and implement programming to help students
achieve specific learning outcomes. Scholar Advisors collaborate with the All-In
Milwaukee leadership team and university partners to plan and deliver programming for
all students. All-in Milwaukee uses a holistic, proactive approach that draws on effective
best practices in college advising, student development theory, and excellence in
teaching and learning.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
This list is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and
responsibilities, as deemed appropriate.
Student Engagement – individual, primarily in-person and on campus (60%)

• Build strong working relationships with students to manage a case load of Scholars,
meeting with them individually and in small groups throughout the year and
documenting interactions in database.
• Support students in navigating through issues with: time management, career/major
discernment, academic accountability, financial aid, transition and integration into
college life, goal setting, career planning, accessing campus academic resources and
support, stress management, study skills, graduate school preparation, etc.
• Develop individualized personal and professional development plans and maintain
updates, academic action, and progress for each scholar.
• Monitor student progression towards educational/career goals through schedule
checks, progress reports, and consistent communication with campus liaisons.
• Develop Scholar Success Plans (SSPs) for students who are not meeting minimum
program requirements and provide ongoing support, accountability, and evaluation of
plans using a focused intervention approach.
• Implement curriculum to meet student learning outcome goals.
• Facilitate small group and campus-wide workshops to engage students and build
community amongst All-In Milwaukee scholars.
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• Respond to Scholar requests for information & resources including follow up issues from
1-on-1 meetings, research, etc.
Program Development & Collaboration Tasks – in central office (20%)

• Develop, coordinate, and implement social, cultural, and educational programs for All-In
Milwaukee Scholars that will enhance and develop their personal, professional, and
leadership skills.
• Collaborate, develop, and partner with the All-In Milwaukee leadership team to
implement program-wide activities to support students including, but not limited to,
New Scholar Orientations, New Scholar Receptions, Campus Networking Events,
Webinars, Career development sessions, service opportunities, Donor Partner events,
and others.
• Work closely with the All-In Milwaukee leadership team to create and maintain
relationships with college and university liaisons.
• Support research and evaluation efforts to improve effectiveness of the program.
• Other special projects as assigned by the All-In Milwaukee leadership team include, but
are not limited to, cohort workshops and socials, reviewing scholar applications, etc.
Administrative Tasks (20%)

• Document student progress in database including progress towards learning outcomes.
• Evaluate student progress four or more times each academic year and write reports
upon request.
• Respond to inquiries regarding student progress from All-In Milwaukee staff, career
mentors, and donor partners.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Familiarity with issues/circumstances that impact the recruitment and retention of
traditionally underrepresented students in higher education.
• Ability to build rapport and develop strong working relationships with diverse college
student populations including students of color and first-generation students.
• Commitment to pursuing educational equity in a higher education setting.
• Experience in advising college students and expertise in student-centered and intrusive
advising strategies to ensure college completion.
• Ability to understand and navigate multiple higher education systems, understand
financial aid, and college student development.
• Experience building partnerships with campus and community partners to assist
students in accessing resources.
• High energy, self-motivated, collaborative team player.
• Ability to be flexible and thrive in an innovative work environment.
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• Demonstrated ability to work independently and function in a remote work
environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and strong time management skills.
• Strong proficiency in basic Microsoft Office suite programs including word processing
(Word), spreadsheets (Excel), database, and email (Outlook) computer applications.
Must be willing and able to learn in-house programs that organize information.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule, including occasional overtime, nights, and
weekends as required.
• Ability to regularly travel throughout and occasionally outside the Madison area for
various meetings.
• Commitment to educational equity and a strong desire to be part of a movement
to ensure every All-In Milwaukee student will achieve their educational and
career goals.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in higher education, student affairs, organizational development,
social work, counseling, or related field required, Master’s degree preferred.
• Three or more years of professional experience working directly with college students in
an advising and programmatic role.
• Experience working in the Milwaukee and/or Madison area or other urban settings with
familiarity of the educational, social, and economic issues affecting urban education.
PHSYICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable qualified
individuals with disabilities to meet the demands.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand,
or walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach or grasp with hands and arms,
including overhead and from floor to waist, and talk or hear. The employee is regularly
required to operate a motor vehicle. The employee is occasionally required to bend,
stoop or knell; lift, carry and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to read from a
computer or electronic device, and the vision required to operate a motor vehicle.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. The employee is
exposed to outdoor weather conditions during work-related travel.
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BENEFITS OF WORKING AT ALL-IN MILWAUKEE
All-In Milwaukee is a college completion program that provides financial aid, advising, program
and career support to high potential, limited-income, diverse Milwaukee students to complete
college, build meaningful careers and transform the Milwaukee community. All-In Milwaukee is
a coordinated collaboration of students, families, pathway partners, universities, advisors, and
donor partners. We have the future diverse workforce of Milwaukee and Wisconsin in our
program, and you can be a part of fulfilling that vision!
All-In Milwaukee provides competitive paid holidays and time off, parental and school activities
leave, medical/dental/vision health plans, and an excellent SEP retirement plan, among other
benefits.
TO APPLY
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and names/contact information for three
references to hr@allinmilwaukee.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis
with an immediate start date. No phone calls please.
All-In Milwaukee is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a

work environment free from harassment and discrimination. All-In Milwaukee provides
equal opportunity to all applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable
federal, state, and local laws and will not refuse to hire any qualified individual, or
otherwise discriminate against any individual by reason of an individual’s race, color,
religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth,
physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status or status as a
Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or
civil union status, gender, medical condition, genetic information, or sexual orientation,
or any other characteristic protected by law.

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POSITION: Scholar Advisor

SUMMARY JOB DESCRIPTION

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Student Engagement – individual, primarily in-person and on campus (60%)

Program Development & Collaboration Tasks – in central office (20%)

Administrative Tasks (20%)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

PHSYICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

All-In Milwaukee is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a

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