Northwood Technical College is seeking applications from qualified applicants for a full-time Nursing Pre-Program Advisor at any of our four campus locations. (Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake, or Superior)

The Nursing Pre-Program Advisor assists associate degree Nursing students with personal, academic, and career planning as they transition into college, pursue their academic goals, and prepare for professional employment. The advisor collaborates with students, colleagues, employers, and community agencies to enhance student success. This is an LTE position with grant funding through September 30, 2027.   

• Actively embody and promote Northwood Tech’s Values:
  • Collaboration – Value relationships that enhance learning and promote economic development.
  • Innovation – Embrace the latest theories and technologies to support student and community success.
  • Excellence – Prioritize high quality education, services, and continuous improvement in a dynamic learning environment.
  • Community – Value our deep connections to our communities by working together to provide solutions through student success.
  • Support – Empower individuals by supporting their success with quality experiences and services designed to meet their needs.
  • Integrity – Uphold honesty and accountability in a diverse, open, and ethical learning and working environment.
  • Respect – Value each individual and approach all interactions mindfully, with civility, empathy, and openness to new and differing ideas.
• Provide student-centered advising to pre-program Nursing students to facilitate academic preparedness, admissions process, program admittance.
  • Schedule regular meetings with students to determine admission and academic preparedness progress and provide assistance with registration.
• Use evidence-based best practices in academic advising and student success for associate degree nursing students
• Know, understand and refer students to appropriate College resources to support students and enhance retention
• Create, maintain, and use student advising and registration records
• Collaborate with academic and student affairs staff to support nursing program student retention and completion goals
  • Align advising with support services to ensure pre-program students complete ATI Launch program
  • Work with counselors to transition pre-program students to program status
• Collaborate with dean and other staff to provide new student orientation, student support, and student engagement opportunities.
• Maintain professional partnerships with community organizations.
• Provide advisor perspective to advocate for student needs.
• Serve as a professional advising resource for college staff in order to effectively meet student needs
• Other duties as assigned

Degree & Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent*
• Two years related work experience
• One year supervisory/leadership experience or equivalent**

*Equivalent educational/occupational experience may be an Associate degree in a related field plus four years of additional related work experience may be considered in lieu of the bachelor’s degree.

**One additional year of related work experience may be considered in lieu of supervisory/leadership experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally
• Ability to contribute to a team environment while maintaining accountability and motivation in self and others
• Strong customer service skills that focus on diversity, community, and continuous quality improvement
• Problem-solving skills that employ critical thinking
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office suite and the ability to effectively apply technology to tasks and projects
• Ability to obtain driver’s license and insurance coverage in accordance with College policy

FY27 Salary - Grade K - $30.73 / hour

Medical, Dental, Vision
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Long Term/Short Term Disability
Life Insurance
Wisconsin Retirement System
403(b)/457(b) Retirement Savings
Paid Holidays
Paid Leave