Academic Advising Professional - Engineering & Physical Sciences Deans Office

University of Wyoming • Laramie, WY

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Provide academic advising to students in the College of Engineering and Physical Science. Manage degree audits and student progress towards degree. Develop and administer program activities, goals and objectives as directed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 1 year work-related experience with student populations, administration, program development, or customer service
• Excellent communication skills
• Problem solving skills
• Strong attention to detail
• 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.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Understanding of FERPA and maintaining confidentiality.
• Ability to work individually and as a cooperative member of a team.
• Eligible to work in the United States, as sponsorship for work authorization or work visas is not available for this position.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic advising for undergraduate students in CEPS.
• Daily use of Banner Student Information System.
• Interpret UW and CEPS regulations and policies.
• Meet with students to identify and overcome academic difficulties.
• Work with students to promote their success at UW.
• Refer students as appropriate to UW and CEPS resources.
• Assist students with registration and prerequisite issues.
• Problem-solve regarding student's course selections.
• Counsel students who have experienced academic challenges (such as Bridge, Early Alert, Probation, Suspension, and Reinstatements).
• Initiate and complete credit evaluations for returning and transfer students.
• Assist in development of advising materials.
• Manage all aspects of critical degree check procedures for assigned advisees.
• Maintain consistency between department requirements and Student Information Systems (Degree Works).
• Manage student files.
• Regularly interact and work closely with students, faculty, department heads, ACES, Office of the Registrar, Admissions, Financial Aid, CEPS Student Services Center, Career Services, and the CEPS Advising Manager to resolve problems and make decisions relating to degree requirements, registration, and student success.
• Provide assistance to students with appointments and email on a daily n basis.
• Facilitate communication to students.
• Remain knowledgeable on University and CEAS policies, regulations and procedures, federal regulations (FERPA), and other policies that impact advising.
• Become and remain knowledgeable on ABET accreditation requirements.
• Remain knowledgeable regarding Wyoming community colleges policies, regulations and procedures pertaining to degree requirements, admissions, registration, financial aid and career counseling.
• Become and remain knowledgeable on best practices in advising.
• Develop a personal professional development plan and philosophy of advising statement.
• Participate in training programs as appropriate.
• Participate in CEPS advisor observations.
• Collaborate with CEPS Advising Office staff to promote best practices.
• Assist with New Student Orientation activities as required.
• Attend all sessions, and advise incoming students.
• Check and finalize new student schedules.
• Advise incoming students who are not able to attend Orientation.
• Assist with administration of learning community schedules and activities.
• Assist with administration of retention programs.
• Assist with implementation and coordination of faculty mentoring activities.
• Committee assignments, event coordination, and professional activities.

Benefits

• Generous Retirement Contributions (State contributes 14.94%, employee contributes 3.68%)
• Exceptional Health & Prescription Coverage (medical, dental, and vision insurance with competitive employer contributions, 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