Academic Advisor

University of Wisconsin Oshkosh•Menomonie, WI

32d•$42,000

About The Position

We welcome applications for a Full-Time Academic Advisor who will engage students in decision making processes and promote appropriate and responsible choices on academic matters such as course selection and degree requirements as well as help support their holistic development as a person and member of the student community. As an Advisor you will maintain appropriate confidentiality, update student advising records, and contribute to the development and delivery of academic advising related events and programs. Ensuring students receive accurate, and timely advising services in support of promoting student success, retention, and program completion; while working in a fast-paced, positive, supportive work environment. This is a full-time, 12-month appointment with an anticipated start date of Nov. 1, 2025 or sooner. Official UW Title (Academic Advisor: AE002) / Job Description The UW-Stout Advisement Center is a campus resource for students in the areas of academic advising, career exploration, and student development. Our goal is to support all first-year students so they understand how the university works, what it takes to succeed, and provide information that will help them graduate, on time, with a clear plan for the future. Advisement Center advisors are professionally trained to understand the needs of first-year students and empowered to help guide students to achieve their life goals. Most of all, we strive to create an atmosphere of student excellence and exploration so that students can identify and achieve their dreams.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
Experience working in a student or customer support or success environment.
Desire to help students succeed and achieve their goals.
Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
Detail oriented and ability to meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Earned master's degree in higher education administration or related field.
Ability to work independently to achieve goals.
Experience presenting information in individual and large group settings.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment to solve complex problems.
Experience in post-secondary academic advising. Preferably working with first-year, first-generation, or high-risk populations.
Experience in post-secondary setting involving advising, recruitment, retention, or related student affairs area.
Experience working with Learning Management Systems, Student Information Systems, Degree Audit Management Systems, and CRMs.
Knowledge of Student Development Theory and its application to academic advising.

Responsibilities

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
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
Proactively engages students as needed
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
Maintains expertise with advised curriculum and may assist in developing and recommending exceptions for policy and curriculum
Receives, processes, and responds to academic inquiries according to established policies and procedures

Benefits

The Universities of Wisconsin provides an excellent benefits package including participation in the Wisconsin State retirement plan, demonstrating our commitment to the diverse needs of our employees.
Employee Benefits: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/
To calculate the estimated value of your total compensation, use the Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator | Employee Benefits (wisconsin.edu)

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