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Job Category:

Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Academic Advising Manager

Job Summary:

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Develops and implements academic advising events such as workshops, panel discussions, and guest speakers

• 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

• Receives, processes, and responds to academic inquiries according to established policies and procedures

• Proactively engages students as needed

• Maintains expertise with advised curriculum and may assist in developing and recommending exceptions for policy and curriculum

• Supervises unit staff and/or plans, organizes, allocates resources, assesses performance, and leads the operational activities of a function within the advising or academic services portfolio, such as program management and/or curriculum management

Facilitates Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration (SOAR) program in SOE by providing leadership for structure, programming, and delivery of content. 

• 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

Department:

The Student Services office serves as the academic dean's office for all undergraduate students in the School of Education. Work in the office includes academic and career advising, prospective student recruitment, retention, scholarships, curriculum, policy, and other academic and student affairs support. 

Compensation:

Required Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor’s required, Master’s preferred 

How to Apply:

Please go to the “Apply Now” area and select your current UW Employment Status. Upload a copy of your current resume and a cover letter.   

This position has been identified as a Position of Trust and requires a criminal background check prior to hire.

Contact Information:

Nicole Spear  ncspear@wisc.edu 

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