Academic Advisor

University of Wisconsin Stout • Eau Claire, WI

2d • $45,000

About The Position

A full-time, professional academic staff position is available in the Advising, Retention + Career Center beginning March 15, 2026. The job title is Academic Advisor . This is a renewable assignment, contingent on performance . The salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Duties: Academic and Career Advising Provide consultation for declared and exploratory students on such matters as course selection, High Impact Practices (such as study abroad, undergraduate research, etc.), degree requirements and academic achievement Interpret, communicate, and keep up-to-date on all university and degree policies, such as liberal education requirements, major and minor requirements, and graduation requirements Remain current with, and facilitate, course waivers and substitutions, late course adds/drops/withdrawals, and credit overloads, and other university procedures Partner with departmental faculty advisors to provide connected advising for students Provide individual and group major/minor/certificate advising for students Utilize early warning alert mechanisms to properly advise students; follow up with advisees who are at risk, based on mid-term and semester grades; provide assistance to students encountering academic difficulty Advise incoming students during orientation sessions Provide individual and group career development advising for students Administer and interpret career assessments for advisees Design and implement student programs that foster student development Develop and deliver modules, seminars or courses on college success strategies and major and career exploration Case Management Assist advisees in creating individualized four-year academic degree plans/contracts Communicate regularly with advisees and track progress toward their degree with the goal of increased retention and timely degree completion Address advisees’ personal and academic needs by referring them to appropriate services Maintain records of each advisee contact Participate in campaigns to promote student engagement, progression, and retention Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Knowledge of best practices to promote student academic success and career exploration, and ability to learn, understand and explain processes and requirements.
• Strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and meet goals and work well under time pressure and respond to multiple demands.
• Demonstrated ability to work as a cohesive member of a team.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated ability in developing cooperative relationships and partnerships with colleagues, and with faculty and staff
• Demonstrated successful experience working with students (college or pre-college) from diverse backgrounds
• Knowledge of career assessments and career development theory.
• Demonstrated knowledge of, and prior experience with, proactive student intervention.
• A master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.

Responsibilities

• Maintains expertise with advised curriculum and may assist in developing and recommending exceptions for policy and curriculum
• Maintains confidentiality and accurate student records and processes and responds to academic inquiries according to established institutional and Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) policies
• Implements academic advising events such as workshops, panel discussions, and guest speakers
• 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, and refers students to appropriate institutional resources
• Receives, processes, and responds to academic inquiries according to established policies and procedures
• 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
• Proactively engages students as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees