Program Advisor - Early College at Madison Area Technical College in District

Job description

Current Madison College employees must apply to the internal career site by logging into Workday Job Posting Date: October 13, 2026 Application Deadline: Salary Information: $58,718 - $73,398 (For current employees, pay may not be restricted to the posted range and will be set in accordance with the Madison College Compensation Manual guidelines for internal salary placement.) Department: Early College Partnerships Job Description: The Early College Department at Madison College is seeking a Program Advisor to support high school students who earn college credit while still in high school. The focus will be on promoting Health programs to students and supporting students enrolling in Nursing Assistant in rural communities. This advisor will meet with students either at their home high school or virtually. Travel to all Madison College branch campuses will be required as part of this role. The Program Advisor provides comprehensive academic advising and case management support for an assigned program, with an emphasis on student enrollment, persistence, and achievement. This role delivers individualized advising, coordinates student-centered initiatives, and partners with campus departments to identify and reduce barriers to student success. The Program Advisor plays a key role in advancing institutional goals by supporting retention, promoting equitable access to resources, and fostering student-centered practices, while guiding students through course completion and, when applicable, supporting their pursuit of short-term technical diplomas or industry-recognized credentials. Position Details: Schedule: The regular work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm. This role has the option to perform work remotely two days a week after 3 months, subject to change per Madison College policy. Expected Progression: This position includes an expected progression plan. Upon meeting the outlined criteria, you will be eligible to receive a $1.00 per hour increase. Benefits: Madison College provides a generous benefits package of vacation, holidays, health/vision/dental/life insurance options, and you will be able to participate in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS). Grant Funded: This position is a renewable, grant funded position through September 30, 2027 , continuation of this position is dependent on continued funding beyond this date. However, it is expected to be renewed. Madison College believes every team member brings unique perspectives and experiences that enhance our ability to understand and engage with the communities we serve, address challenges, and develop innovative solutions. Come be part of our great team! This position will be open until filled with the first review date of November 3,2026 at 11:59 pm . After this date, the recruitment may close without further notice. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Required Document (1): · Resume *Failure to include this document by the first consideration date will result in the disqualification of your application. Accountabilities: Provides individualized academic, career and transfer advising supporting student goal setting, course selection and long-term educational planning. Delivers case management and retention support through proactive monitoring, early intervention and referrals to internal and external resources to address barriers to student success. Coordinates and implements student-facing events, workshops and orientations to promote program engagement and increase student preparedness. Supports recruitment and enrollment efforts by delivering outreach presentations, participating in placement and onboarding processes and guiding students through institutional procedures. Collaborates with internal departments and external partners to improve access, resolve student concerns and ensure alignment with institutional and partner requirements. Leads or contributes to cross-functional projects and continuous improvement ini