Academic Advisor I or Academic Advisor II

Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Position Title: Academic Advisor I or Academic Advisor II Job Category: Academic Staff Employment Type: Regular Job Profile: Academic Advisor Job Duties: The Academic Advisor engages students in decision making processes and promotes appropriate and responsible choices on academic matters such as course selection and degree requirements. Maintains appropriate confidentiality, updates student advising records, and contributes to the development and delivery of academic advising related events and programs. Works to ensure students receive accurate, timely, and holistic advising services in support of promoting student success, retention, and program completion. Strives to create a welcoming, equitable, and inclusive work environment. Job Responsibilities: Receives, processes, and responds to academic inquiries according to established policies and procedures 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 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 Proactively engages students as needed 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 Key Job Responsibilities: Receives, processes, and responds to academic inquiries according to established policies and procedures 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 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 Proactively engages students as needed 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 The College of Community Engagement and Professions (CCEP) at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) is comprised of the School of Education, Helen Bader School of Social Welfare, and School of Information Studies. Together, they develop informed, engaged and empathetic professionals who graduate fully prepared for an array of in-demand careers. Our teaching and research – rooted in innovation, creative problem-solving, and community – sets our graduates up to inspire, innovate, and excel in their professions. For more information, please visit our website at College of Community Engagement & Professions – The College of Community Engagement & Professions Prepares Students to Make a Meaningful Impact in our Diverse and Ever-changing World (uwm.edu) Compensation: $41,000-50,000 (Final wage and working title (Advisor I or II) will be determined based on a review of preferred qualifications of the selected applicant.) Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree At least 1 year of professional work or internship/practicum experience providing excellent customer service Preferred Qualifications Master’s Degree More than 1 year of experience advising students in a college/university setting Excellent written and oral communication skills Experience building relationships with diverse populations How to Apply Interested candidates must submit: Resume cover letter Contact Information: Emily Jensen- HR Coordinator [email protected] 414-251-9195 If the Search and Screen Committee cannot determine if the minimum qualifications are met, they will be determined as not meeting them. Finalist candidate(s) being considered for hire will be required to provide three professional/supervisor references through an external reference checking tool. References will not be contacted prior to candidates being notified. Reasonable Accommodations Pursuant to university policy, UWM provides reasonable accommodati