Academic Advising Professional - College of Business Student Success Center

University of Wyoming • Laramie, WY

9h • Onsite

About The Position

The Academic Advising Professional will coordinate and administer career and/or academic advising functions for University of Wyoming students within the College of Business Student Success Center. This role is crucial in supporting student success through personalized guidance and resource connection.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1 year work-related experience working with student populations, administration, program development, customer service or other related fields.
• Eligible to work in the United States; sponsorship for work authorization or visas is not available.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree
• Experience working in a higher education or K-12 setting.
• Experience with student information systems and/or database systems.
• Knowledge of principles of academic and/or career advising.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written, oral, and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Experience developing effective relationships with students, parents, faculty, and staff.
• Understanding of FERPA and maintaining confidentiality.
• Capability to work individually and as a cooperative member of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic, personal, and/or career advising to students.
• Assist with the assignment of faculty advisors and conduct advisement training seminars for faculty advisors.
• Advise undeclared, probationary, conditionally admitted, suspended, or reinstated students to help identify and overcome academic difficulties, conducting follow-up sessions.
• Provide long-term degree planning and aid in connections that work towards degree completion and graduation.
• Review and approve student forms, evaluate transcripts, and perform degree checks.
• Support first-year initiatives through student-specific printed and electronic resources, workshops, and campus-wide events.
• Assist with program activities.
• Keep up to date on University and College policies and regulations pertaining to degree requirements.
• Assist with special projects, as directed.
• Serve on committees, as directed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Generous Retirement Contributions: The State contributes 14.94% of your gross salary, and you contribute 3.68%, totaling 18.62% toward your retirement plan.
• Exceptional Health & Prescription Coverage: Access to medical, dental, and vision insurance with competitive employer contributions, including 4 deductible options.
• Paid Time Off: Ample vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and paid winter closure.
• Tuition Waiver: Employees and eligible dependents can take advantage of tuition waivers.
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs: Wellness initiatives, counseling services, and mental health resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level