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ACADEMIC ADVISOR

Employer
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Location
Wisconsin, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Dec 13, 2021
Job no: 248363-AS
Work type: Onsite, Staff-Full Time
Department: DTL/CROSS COLLEGE ADV
Location: Madison
Categories: Academic Advising



Job Summary:

Cross-College Advising Service (CCAS) is a university-wide academic advising service and is the assigned advising unit for undecided/exploring students who seek guidance about their major and career plans. The office primarily serves first- and second-year students. CCAS also advises exploring transfer students and is an important resource for any student who may be considering a change in major or is in transition from one UW-Madison school or college to another. CCAS advises students who are exploring interests across all majors on campus and serve students in several residence hall offices and other locations.

CCAS is a large team of professional academic advisors who value diversity, equity, and inclusion, professional growth, and the continued development of CCAS as a team. In addition, CCAS employs and mentors a staff of 25-30 student peer advisors each summer and academic year. CCAS is a team-oriented workplace that taps into the energy, strengths, and interests of each staff member to fulfill vital office needs and duties, such as supervising and training student peer advisors, leading or serving on office committees, planning professional development, managing assessment, and coordinating orientation events for incoming students. As such, this position may require some weekend and evening work. You can learn more about CCAS at ccas.wisc.edu. This position reports to an Academic Advising Assistant Director within CCAS.

Cross-College Advising Service (CCAS) is a subunit within the Office of Undergraduate Advising (OUA) which is housed within of the Division for Teaching and Learning (DTL).

CCAS seeks individuals who are interested in working with undecided and exploring students and demonstrate the ability to:
-Foster and promote the values of diversity and inclusion
-Work effectively with a diverse community of students and staff
-Share complex information in a clear and organized manner in both verbal and written forms
-Connect well with others (students & families, faculty, staff)
-Work effectively and collaborate as a member of a team

About the Job:

Academic Advisor (AE002)

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Education:

Required
Bachelor's Degree
We welcome applicants from all academic backgrounds who have one or more years of experience working with people in a developmental or supporting manner, for example student services, teaching, counseling, human resources, and coaching.

Qualifications:

CCAS seeks individuals who are interested in working with undecided and exploring students and demonstrate the ability to:
-Foster and promote the values of diversity and inclusion
-Work effectively with a diverse community of students and staff
-Share complex information in a clear and organized manner in both verbal and written forms
-Connect well with others (students & families, faculty, staff)
-Work effectively and collaborate as a member of a team

COVID-19 Considerations:

UW-Madison continues to follow necessary health and safety protocols to protect our campus from COVID-19. All employees remain subject to the COVID-19 Workplace Safety Policy: https://policy.wisc.edu/library/UW-5086 . Please visit https://covidresponse.wisc.edu for the most up-to-date information.

Additional Information:

- The Division for Teaching and Learning (DTL) strives to create a healthy, welcoming, and inclusive space for all and encourages applications from members of underrepresented communities and from candidates who foster and promote the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of the appointment.

Department(s):

A372010-DIV FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING/CROSS COLLEGE ADV

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

This position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $43,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications

How to Apply:

Please click on the "" button to start the application process. Applicants will be asked to upload a resume and cover letter describing relevant qualifications and experiences. In the cover letter, please address qualifications. Candidates will be asked to provide a list of three (3) professional references, including at least one current or most recent supervisor, during the interview process. Candidates will be notified prior to contacting references. PDF documents preferred but not required. Pay will be based on experience and qualifications.

Contact:

Megan Grill
megan.grill@wisc.edu
608-890-4947
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )





Official Title:

Academic Advisor(AE002)

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

248363-AS

The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department .

Applications Open: Dec 13 2021 Central Standard Time
Applications Close: Jan 14 2022 11:55 PM Central Standard Time

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