LSC Academic Advising Manager

Job Summary

The College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) seeks an academic advising manager for the department of Life Sciences Communication (LSC). This critical position advises all students in the undergraduate major and certificate, manages administrative components of the graduate programs, and serves as the primary curricular representative for the department.

Key Job 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
• Proactively engages students as needed
• Maintains expertise with advised curriculum and may assist in developing and recommending exceptions for policy and curriculum
• Supervises unit staff and/or plans, organizes, allocates resources, assesses performance, and leads the operational activities of a function within the advising or academic services portfolio, such as program management and/or curriculum management
• Participates as a regularly scheduled generalist advisor for CALS SOAR (orientation) in both summer and winters sessions
• Manages administrative activities of department graduate programs including admissions, recruitment, monitoring degree progress and assisting students in navigating resources and systems throughout the student lifecycle
• 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
• Develops and 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
• Receives, processes, and responds to academic inquiries according to established policies and procedures

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of previous work experience in academic advising or related student services position
• Multicultural awareness and competence; ability to work in a diverse environment and serve students and families and community partners from a wide variety of backgrounds
• Organizational and time-management skills that include: problem-solving, multi-tasking, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines
• Works collaboratively and cultivates relationships with internal and external partners (e.g., internal colleagues at the College, faculty and staff, related and relevant positions around the university, etc.)
• Experience using computer software/programs (e.g., Zoom, Teams, and/or WebEx; word processing; spreadsheets; databases, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting faculty with academic program administration and/or course scheduling
• Experience supporting undergraduate and graduate students through advising and/or program management
• Experience working with student development

Department

Office of Academic Affairs

Compensation

The anticipated salary range for this position is $62,000 - $80,000. However, final salary will depend on experience and qualifications. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Additional benefits information can be found at: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/fasl.pdf

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please click on the "I am a current employee" button or "I am not a current employee" button under Apply Now. You will be prompted to upload the following documents. Cover Letter Resume Please note, there is only one attachment field. You must upload all your documents into the one attachment field. All listed application materials must be received to be considered. Finalists will be asked to provide contact information (phone and email) for three references, one of which must be a current or former supervisor. References will not be contacted without prior notice. It's important that your cover letter and resume reflect your experience for this position related to the Qualifications section. Your application materials will be used during our evaluation to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of the appointment.

Contact Information

Sonia Parker, CALS HR Generalist 608-890-2547 sonia.parker@wisc.edu