Academic Advising Manager

About the role

The Manager, Academic Advising for the College of Arts and Sciences oversees the operational, financial, and personnel functions of the Academic Advising unit. They are responsible for managing, coordinating, and implementing a comprehensive advising plan for designated University of Wyoming students, including academic and career advising, job referrals, internships, cooperative education opportunities, and summer employment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise program staff including hiring, training, and evaluation
• Develop and administer program budget allocation and expenditures
• Provide guidance and training to staff of academic and/or career advisors
• Manage, coordinate, develop and implement a comprehensive advising program for University of Wyoming students
• Administer and achieve program goals and objectives; apply and ensure compliance with University advising regulations and procedures
• Provide direct assistance to students through advising; conduct follow-up sessions, as necessary; provide information to student organizations, classes, parents and others through workshops, orientations, and other formats
• Serve as liaison, establish and develop effective relationships with students, faculty, department heads, deans, and others, both on- and off-campus; including community colleges and other front-range colleges
• Integrate faculty advising into overall program concept
• Negotiate solutions to complex problems; deal with difficult situations and people
• Write, edit or select informational materials for assigned program
• Provide instruction in the use of online resources for academic and career information

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, Counselor Education, Student Personnel, or a related field
• Experience: 5 years work-related experience
• Master's Degree
• At least 2 years experience in academic advising university students
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience developing effective relationships with students, faculty, department heads, and deans
• At least 2 years experience in a supervisory role