Academic Advisor - Academic Advising & Exploration Center

Universities of Wisconsin • Whitewater, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Academic Advising and Exploration Center in the Division of Enrollment and Retention at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater seeks an LTE Academic Advisor. This will be a fixed term appointment. The LTE Academic Advisor works with new and undeclared students to provide holistic advising services helping students matriculate to the university, and providing support during their first year on campus resulting in retention of students. This position 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. Advisors work to ensure students receive accurate, timely, and holistic advising services in support of promoting student success, retention, and program completion. They also serve as a liaison to specific colleges and departments to ensure accurate information is provided to both the department and students. The advisor will be asked to represent the department at university events, and to create a welcoming, equitable, and inclusive environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree WITH minimum three years of professional higher education experience in a student-facing and/or student support role required.
• Experience in teaching, training, and/or presenting to diverse populations.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree (or enrollment in a Master’s degree program)
• Demonstration of excellent organizational, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of PeopleSoft and EAB Navigate.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with program planning, general course selection, registration, and schedule review
• Engage students in decision making processes and promotes appropriate and responsible choices on academic matters such as course selection and degree requirements
• Refer students to appropriate campus resources which could support their success and engagement with the campus community
• Counsel students on academic probation, receiving academic alerts, and/or are identified as being at risk to succeed
• Maintain 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
• Participate in SOAR days, Warhawk Preview/Admitted Days, and other campus events by presenting about the services available in the AAEC
• Coordinate with assigned college/departments to ensure AAEC staff are updated on curricular changes or opportunities
• Serve on department, division, or university committees
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Proactively engages students as needed
• Receives, processes, and responds to academic inquiries according to established policies and procedures
• 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
• 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
• 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

Benefits

• UW System employees receive an excellent benefit package. To learn more about the UW System's comprehensive benefit package, review the UW System Employee Benefits Brochure.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees