The Role
The Academic Advisor I advises and coaches students in the MT10 program, supports enrollment and retention, coordinates with faculty, and manages student information.
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Title: Academic Advisor I (Montana 10 Advisor)
Department Student Affairs
Job Type: Full-Time
Hourly Rate $18.45
Montana Technological University provides a comprehensive benefits package for all eligible positions that includes health, dental and vision insurance, mandatory retirement plan with employer contribution, partial tuition waiver, and a wellness program.
Applications received by May 13,2026 will be guaranteed full review and consideration. Applications received after that date may be considered until an adequate applicant pool has been established.
DUTIES:
Essential duties for this position include but are not limited to:
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
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Department Student Affairs
Job Type: Full-Time
Hourly Rate $18.45
Montana Technological University provides a comprehensive benefits package for all eligible positions that includes health, dental and vision insurance, mandatory retirement plan with employer contribution, partial tuition waiver, and a wellness program.
Applications received by May 13,2026 will be guaranteed full review and consideration. Applications received after that date may be considered until an adequate applicant pool has been established.
DUTIES:
Essential duties for this position include but are not limited to:
- Advise and coach current, new, and potential students in the MT10 program using a caseload model
- Meet with each MT10 student in their caseload monthly, as well as serve as a resource for day-to-day academic and campus support
- Engage in regular communication with students to support enrollment and retention
- Support recruitment efforts for the MT10 program at Montana Technological University and Highlands College
- Assist students with the resolution of education-related issues and questions
- Utilize student information system such as Banner, Oredigger Web, and EAB Navigate 360 to facilitate and track student meetings
- Plan and facilitate regular workshops for students to support a unique MT10 first-year experience
- Collaborate and coordinate with faculty and staff to build support and remediation plans for students experience difficulties
- Provide and engage in referrals to appropriate campus resources
- Organize and report regularly on student out comes and track evaluation data
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
- Strong understanding of higher education
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and as a part of a team
- Demonstrated commitment to student success
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Proficiency in computer software programs and/or ability to learn new software programs
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master's degree in higher education administration, education, counseling, social work, or similar field
- 1-2 years Advising experience
- Knowledge of university-level advising policies and procedures
- Fluency with student information software such as Banner, OrediggerWeb, Degreeworks, Navigate360
- Understanding and commitment to Montana10 program
Please include:
- Cover letter addressing qualifications,
- Resume
- Contact information for 3 professional references.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
- Strong understanding of higher education
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and as a part of a team
- Demonstrated commitment to student success
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Proficiency in computer software programs and/or ability to learn new software programs
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The Company
What We Do
Montana Technological University, founded in 1900 as the Montana State School of Mines, is a leading STEM institution in the Rocky Mountain West, established to meet the demand for engineers and resource managers.
