Academic Advisor School of Education

Position Title

Job Duties

The School of Education Academic Advisor is a member of the SOE Dean’s Office team. The Advisor engages students in decision-making processes and promotes appropriate and responsible choices on academic matters such as course selection and degree requirements. They maintain appropriate confidentiality, update student advising records, and contribute to the development and delivery of academic advising-related events and programs. The advisors work to ensure students receive accurate, timely, and holistic advising services in support of promoting student success, retention, and program completion. Finally, they strive to create a welcoming, equitable, and inclusive work environment.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Covers program components and evaluates program effectiveness and provides recommendations for improvement
• Identifies program needs, contributes to the development of unit workflows, schedules logistics and secures resources for meetings, events, and interviews
• Utilizes independent judgement regarding development, implementation, promotion, and evaluation for one or more academic programs, initiatives, or events
• May supervise the day-to-day activities of one or more academic programs and resolves issues exercising discretion to meet unit goals

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• Experience in advising, teaching, or direct student support; or relevant business experience
• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to build rapport with students and knowledge of approaches to student development
• Demonstrated expertise in using office software packages (a strong skillset in Excel) and email
• Ability to share complex information in a clear and organized manner in both verbal and written forms to a variety of audiences
• Demonstrated experience developing and facilitating programs/workshops

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution in a relevant field
• Experience advising college students on academic and career-related concerns
• Experience in prioritizing and utilizing good time management practices
• Experience in interpreting policies thoroughly, consistently, and accurately
• Demonstrated knowledge of student records systems

How To Apply

Required application documents: Cover Letter (that Addresses The Required And Preferred Qualifications), CV / Resume, Contact Information

To apply, send your application materials to: bgamoke@uwlax.edu

Special Notes

To ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Priority consideration is given to those candidates who apply by the listed ‘First Review Date’. Applications received after that date may be considered at the discretion of the search committee. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration.

If you have questions regarding this recruitment, or if you are not able to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact the Office of Human Resources.

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials: UWL is a state agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWL will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.

CBC & Reference Check Policy: All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a criminal background check, work authorization, and verification of education. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

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Information about your benefits: Your benefits add an additional 40%+ to the overall financial package from the university. Highlights Include Paid vacation for 12-month positions. Excellent flexible health insurance with low co-pays and good coverage. Paid holidays and paid sick days. After 5 years of employment, you become vested in our retirement system which ensures income post-career. Benefits at UWL are highly competitive with local industry and some of the strongest in state and nation. Benefit eligibility is determined at the point of hire. This information is provided for illustrative purposes only. Benefits are also pro-rated based on the appointment percentage.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.