Academic Advisor

Universities of Wisconsin • Madison, WI

6d • $55,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Wisconsin-Madison's College of Engineering (CoE) seeks a dynamic professional to join our undergraduate academic advising office as an academic advisor. CoE academic advisors assist students throughout their undergraduate academic careers, especially during periods of important transitions. The CoE academic advising office utilizes a high-touch advising model to develop supportive and compassionate professional relationships with assigned advisees. In addition to their primary responsibility of advising students, academic advisors work collaboratively with departmental representatives to implement and manage student services, including curricular management, schedule of classes and enrollment management. Academic advisors also contribute to the planning and execution of various student programs and large-scale, in-person events and initiatives associated with the advising office and the other offices in the CoE academic affairs unit, ensuring a comprehensive approach to student success. All CoE academic advisors also participate in campus Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration (SOAR) programming during the summer and a few days every January, advising all incoming CoE first-year and transfer students in a majority in-person format. This position requires some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. This position works in-person on campus and is eligible for one remote day per week after 6 months of onboarding and training are complete. This position is required to occasionally support programming during evenings and weekends.

Requirements

• Required at least one year of experience post-bachelor’s degree in one of the following: Student services experience in higher education or secondary education. Teaching experience in higher education or secondary education. Professional experience in engineering or engineering-related field. Professional experience in counseling.
• Bachelor’s degree Required (preferred in engineering, social science, physical/natural sciences or related field)

Nice To Haves

• Academic advising experience in higher education.
• Experience working with or teaching students in engineering, math, physical/biological/natural sciences or related field at the higher education or secondary education levels.
• Experience working on a team to create, implement or deliver projects or programming.
• Experience delivering information to a wide variety of audiences in a variety of formats (i.e. written communication, presentations, etc.).
• Proven commitment to increasing access in science, technology and engineering and the ability to work with diverse student populations.
• Understanding of the engineering profession and engineering curricula, and ability to relate that understanding to current and prospective students.
• Strong interpersonal skills and professionalism in communicating with faculty, staff, students, visiting students and families, and the general public.
• Excellent written, verbal and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively and effectively within and for a diverse community in a responsive, sensitive and caring manner.
• Demonstrated adaptability, with the ability to manage uncertainty and remain flexible in a dynamic and evolving environment.
• Master’s degree Preferred (preferred in engineering, counseling and/or adult and higher education, social science, physical/natural science or related field).

Responsibilities

• Implements academic advising events such as workshops, panel discussions, and guest speakers
• 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
• Maintains expertise with advised curriculum and may assist in developing and recommending exceptions for policy and curriculum
• Works to support the idea of engineering for all in advising practices and procedures; supports and enhances a climate of inclusive excellence for students and colleagues. Proactively engages students as needed
• Supports CoE undergraduate academic affairs unit and academic departments on various programming and initiatives, including curricular management and related responsibilities; outreach; recruitment; and scholarship recruitment efforts.
• 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

Benefits

• Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits.

What This Job Offers

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