Academic Advisor

Academic Advisor

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Position Number: 02337217; 00637921

Introduction (Description of School/College/Dept/Program)


Job Summary
Job Summary:
Engages students in decision making processes and promotes appropriate and responsible choices on academic matters such as admission, course selection and degree requirements. Maintains appropriate confidentiality, updates student advising records, and contributes to the development and delivery of academic advising related events and programs. Works to ensure students receive accurate, timely, and holistic advising services in support of promoting student success, retention, and program completion. Strives to create a welcoming, equitable, and inclusive work environment.

Duties Include:

• 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. Refers students to appropriate institutional resources. Advising is done in-person, by phone, on Teams, and email.
• Maintains expertise with advised curriculum and may assist in developing and recommending exceptions for policy and curriculum
• Maintains appropriate confidentiality, updates student advising records and processes and responds to academic inquiries according to established institutional and Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) policies.
• Implements academic advising related events and programs such as workshops, panel discussions and guest speakers.
• 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

Minimum Qualifications

• One year of experience in student services or a closely related field
• Bachelor’s degree
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (ex: Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams)

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree
• Experience of college academic advising
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relationships with diverse constituents, such as students, parents, faculty, staff, corporate partners, etc.
• Excellent organization skills, including evidence of being able to prioritize and utilize good time management practices
• Evidence of an ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Evidence of exceptional communication skills (interpersonal, written, and public speaking)

Application Instructions
Application materials must include:

• Cover letter addressing your education/experience as it applies to all minimum and preferred qualifications
• Resume
• Document listing the names, position, and contact information (phone & email) for three professional references

The complete application package must be submitted online at: https://jobs.uwm.edu/postings/36524

Application Notes
For this position, applicants are required to apply online. UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Additionally, applicants must complete all required fields and attach any required documents. The process is complete when the message “Your application has been submitted” is displayed and you receive a confirmation number.

Legal Notices AA/EO Statement

UWM is an AA/EO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status.

Reasonable Accommodations

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)

For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/, or call UWM’s Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414) 229-4632 for a paper copy.

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.

To apply, please visit: https://jobs.uwm.edu/postings/36659




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