Academic Advisor

  • UWSYS University of Wisconsin System Administration
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 7mo ago
  • Full-Time
  • On-site

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Position Title:

Academic Advisor

Job Category:

Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Academic Advisor

Job Duties:

This position engages students in academic decision-making processes and encourages responsible choices related to course selection and degree requirements. It involves maintaining appropriate confidentiality, updating student advising records, and contributing to the planning and delivery of academic advising events and programs. The role is focused on ensuring that students receive accurate, timely, and holistic advising services that support their success, retention, and program completion. Additionally, the position strives to foster a welcoming, equitable, and inclusive work environment. 

This position is responsible for: 

  • Providing holistic advising to current Honors College students through individual sessions and periodic group meetings or workshops.  

  • Learning requirements for all majors across campus and working closely with school and college advisors to ensure that students in all majors can fulfill the requirements of the Honors College. 

  • Planning and implementing college/campus initiatives to increase student retention and graduation rates. 

  • Attend and periodically represent the Honors College at related campus meetings.  

  • Assisting with the recruitment of prospective students.  

  • Assisting with the planning and implementation of Honors College events such as new student convocation, new student orientations, the Honors graduation reception, and other activities and projects related to the Honors College community and student success.                                  

Key Job Responsibilities:

  • Serves as a main point of contact for students and provides information about educational options and academic requirements; assists with identifying and assessing interests, skills, and values to match appropriate field of study/career options, and refers students to appropriate institutional resources
  • Participates in the campus-wide advising community providing input to leadership regarding the development of advising, recruitment, and co/curricular programs offered by the school/college
  • Implements academic advising events such as workshops, panel discussions, and guest speakers
  • Maintains confidentiality and accurate student records and processes and responds to academic inquiries according to established institutional and Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) policies
  • Maintains expertise with advised curriculum and may assist in developing and recommending exceptions for policy and curriculum
  • Receives, processes, and responds to academic inquiries according to established policies and procedures
  • Proactively engages students as needed

Department:

B057700 Honors College

Compensation:

$40,000-$50,000 (Final salary offer contingent upon skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to the position). 

Required Qualifications:

  • A completed bachelor’s degree (to be earned by the date of hire) 

  • At least one year experience working with high school students, college students, and/or parents related to higher education 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, student development, higher education leadership or a related field (to be earned by the date of hire) 

  • Prior college advising experience 

  • Prior experience planning events 

  • Strong written skills, including demonstrated ability to take accurate notes in  meetings with students, communicate clearly with students and staff, and prepare written materials for marketing/recruitment purposes and social media/web purposes 

  • Experience with public speaking 

  • Proven ability to multi-task and problem solve in a fast-paced environment 

  • Demonstrated experience using electronic databases and/or case management systems such as: Excel, Access, Navigate, and PeopleSoft to effectively collect and utilize data 

  • Evidence of ability to relate well to people of all ages and backgrounds 

  • Prior experience in an Honors Program or College 

How to Apply:

A completed application will include the following: 

  • Cover letter addressing educational and professional level work experience as it relates to all minimum and preferred qualifications 

  • A resume/CV 

Finalist candidate(s) being considered for hire will be required to provide three professional/supervisor references through an external reference checking tool. References will not be contacted prior to candidates being notified. 

In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from a candidate’s application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications. UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. 

Contact Information:

Zoe Carballido - HR Coordinator

carball3@uwm.edu

Reasonable Accommodations
Pursuant to university policy, UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact uwm-jobs@uwm.edu or 414-229-4463. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.

CBC and Reference Check Policy
Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)
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Employment Authorization
In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.