Academic Advising Professional - College of Arts and Sciences Advising Center

University of Wyoming • Laramie, WY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Academic Advising Professional will coordinate and administer academic advising functions for University of Wyoming College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) students. This role is responsible for providing advisement in university and college requirements and procedures to prospective and current students, parents, and staff. The position involves providing academic, personal, and some career advising, developing a professional development plan, and collaborating with advising staff and faculty to ensure a high level of understanding of curricular requirements and student opportunities. The role also requires utilizing technology for online advising, maintaining student records, assisting with petitions and forms, and participating in new student registration and orientation events.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 1 year work-related experience working with student populations, administration, program development, customer service, or related field
• Eligible to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Counselor Education, Counseling, or Psychology-related program, or a related field
• Experience working in 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.
• Understanding of FERPA and maintaining confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic, personal, and some career advising to students in the College of Arts and Sciences for select programs/majors, providing intentional advising while adhering to the requirements and regulations needed to complete degrees.
• Provide advising and information to non-A&S students who are interested in programs within the college.
• Become and remain knowledgeable on best practices in advising.
• Develop a personal professional development plan and philosophy of advising statement.
• Participate in advisor observations.
• Collaborate with A&S Advising Center staff to learn and promote advising best practices.
• Liaise with Senior Academic Advisors, Manager of Academic Advising, and faculty to establish a high level of understanding of curricular requirements, research areas, career objectives, opportunities for student involvement, transfer articulation, and degree requirement exceptions.
• Utilize technology to accommodate online meetings and advising appointments with students.
• Use student information systems and databases to acquire and organize student information.
• Maintain accurate and complete student files with curriculum planning, student goals, advising notes, recommendations, and other information related to student success.
• Assist students with petitions and related forms, while maintaining accurate and concise documentation.
• Ensure timeliness, academic integrity, and confidentiality throughout the process.
• Responsible for review and approval of student forms, as directed; evaluate transcripts and perform degree checks, as directed.
• Attend advisor trainings and travel to regional and/or national professional conferences when possible.
• Participate in new student registration and orientation events throughout the year.
• Keep up to date on University and College policies and regulations pertaining to degree requirements.
• Participate in limited college recruitment events, ceremonies, and other events as needed.
• Assist with special projects, as directed.
• Serve on committees, as directed.
• Attend professional development events including webinars and conferences as able.

Benefits

• Generous Retirement Contributions (State contributes 14.94%, employee contributes 3.68%)
• Exceptional Health & Prescription Coverage (medical, dental, vision insurance with competitive employer contributions and 4 deductible options)
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, paid winter closure)
• Tuition Waiver (for employees and eligible dependents)
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs (wellness initiatives, counseling services, mental health resources)

What This Job Offers

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