Director of Academic Advising

The University of Wisconsin-Stout, Enrollment and Strategic Initiatives (ESI) Division, invites qualified candidates to apply for our Director of Academic Advising position. The Director of Academic Advising provides strategic leadership for academic advising, first-year registration, and retention initiatives. 

It is an exciting time for academic advising at UW-Stout. Recently, the institution developed a proposal to restructure academic advising at the university, created an Academic Advising Model Action Plan as part of the Strategic Enrollment Management Plan and is in the process of determining the future structure of academic advising at UW-Stout. The focus of the Director will be to develop and implement an advising model for UW-Stout that is comprehensive, holistic, integrated across campus, and grounded in student success. The successful candidate for the Director of Academic Advising position will be entrusted to move these conversations forward through a collaborative process and lead the development and implementation of the new model. 

This position reports directly to the Vice Chancellor of Enrollment and Strategic Initiatives (ESI). The Director supervises academic advisors, administrative assistants, and student workers. ESI is seeking a team member who is committed to promoting the development of an equitable and inclusive environment.

DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

The Advisement Center strives to challenge, support, and empower students to become independent and engaged citizens who take responsibility for achieving educational, personal, and career goals. With an emphasis on serving first year and undeclared students, and an advising philosophy grounded in psychosocial, cognitive, and career development theory, the Advisement Center provides a variety of unique services to support holistic student success. 

The Advisement Center is a campus leader in the areas of academic advising, career, and student development. We are valued by students as a knowledgeable and supportive resource to help them achieve their goals. 

The Advisement Center is committed to creating an inclusive campus community. Candidates who have experience working collaboratively with diverse individuals and/or groups and who can contribute to fostering an inclusive environment are encouraged to identify their experience in these areas. 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

To review the full position details and apply, go to:  https://www.careers.wisconsin.edu/psp/careers/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=12&JobOpeningId=18840&PostingSeq=1

To ensure consideration complete applications must be submitted online by October 19, 2022. Applications submitted after October 19, 2022, may be reviewed until the position is filled.