University of Wisconsin-Madison
Academic Advisor (2 Openings)
University of Wisconsin-Madison, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States, 54481
Academic Advisor (2 Openings)
Engages students in decision making processes and promotes appropriate and responsible choices regarding academic and major & career exploration. Maintains appropriate confidentiality, updates student advising records and notes utilizing multiple platforms, such as but not limited to: Navigate, accesSPoint, Transferology. Proactively engages with students and provides academic and career advising related programs and events. 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. Maintains expertise with advised curriculum and may assist in developing and recommending exceptions for policy and curriculum 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 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 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 Academic and Career Advising Center provides comprehensive major exploration and career development services for students and alumni to inspire long-term success. Staff assist students in developing educational and career plans to discover who they are, where they are going, and how to locate and navigate relevant experiences leading to a fulfilling career path. $40,000, minimum, based on qualifications and experience Bachelor's degree A demonstrated ability to build relationships with students and colleagues. Commitment to creating an inclusive environment in which the value of each person is recognized, supported, and respected Excellent accuracy, attention to detail, organizational, and self-management skills while working in a fast-paced environment High-quality written and verbal communication skills Master's degree in a related field such as: Higher Education, Counseling, Student Services, or Human Services At least one year of relevant experience. This may include work in K-12 education, higher education, and other human service-related fields Knowledge of student development theories Applications received by 8/13/2025 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration. Files must be complete to be considered. Submission in PDF format is preferred for all attachments. Please include the following documents: - Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience - Resume After you submit your application, you are unable to edit it, so please be sure to include all application materials. To learn about the Stevens Point (aka Point) area, visit www.EverythingPointsHere.com. Individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources and Affirmative Action at 715-346-2606 or hr@uwsp.edu.
Engages students in decision making processes and promotes appropriate and responsible choices regarding academic and major & career exploration. Maintains appropriate confidentiality, updates student advising records and notes utilizing multiple platforms, such as but not limited to: Navigate, accesSPoint, Transferology. Proactively engages with students and provides academic and career advising related programs and events. 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. Maintains expertise with advised curriculum and may assist in developing and recommending exceptions for policy and curriculum 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 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 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 Academic and Career Advising Center provides comprehensive major exploration and career development services for students and alumni to inspire long-term success. Staff assist students in developing educational and career plans to discover who they are, where they are going, and how to locate and navigate relevant experiences leading to a fulfilling career path. $40,000, minimum, based on qualifications and experience Bachelor's degree A demonstrated ability to build relationships with students and colleagues. Commitment to creating an inclusive environment in which the value of each person is recognized, supported, and respected Excellent accuracy, attention to detail, organizational, and self-management skills while working in a fast-paced environment High-quality written and verbal communication skills Master's degree in a related field such as: Higher Education, Counseling, Student Services, or Human Services At least one year of relevant experience. This may include work in K-12 education, higher education, and other human service-related fields Knowledge of student development theories Applications received by 8/13/2025 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration. Files must be complete to be considered. Submission in PDF format is preferred for all attachments. Please include the following documents: - Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience - Resume After you submit your application, you are unable to edit it, so please be sure to include all application materials. To learn about the Stevens Point (aka Point) area, visit www.EverythingPointsHere.com. Individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources and Affirmative Action at 715-346-2606 or hr@uwsp.edu.