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Position Title:
Academic AdvisorJob Category:
Academic StaffEmployment Type:
RegularJob Profile:
Academic AdvisorJob Duties:
We welcome applications for a Full-Time Academic Advisor who will engage students in decision making processes and promote appropriate and responsible choices on academic matters such as course selection and degree requirements as well as help support their holistic development as a person and member of the student community. As an Advisor you will maintain appropriate confidentiality update student advising records and contribute to the development and delivery of academic advising related events and programs. Ensuring students receive accurate and timely advising services in support of promoting student success retention and program completion; while working in a fast-paced positive supportive work environment.
This is a full-time 12-month appointment with an anticipated start date of Nov. 1 2025 or sooner.
Official UW Title (Academic Advisor: AE002) / Job Description
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
- 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
- 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
- Maintains expertise with advised curriculum and may assist in developing and recommending exceptions for policy and curriculum
- Receives processes and responds to academic inquiries according to established policies and procedures
Department:
Compensation:
Minimum starting salary of $42000 commensurate with qualifications and experience. A six-month probationary period is required.
The Universities of Wisconsin provides an excellent benefits package including participation in the Wisconsin State retirement plan demonstrating our commitment to the diverse needs of our employees.
- Employee Benefits: calculate the estimated value of your total compensation use the Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator Employee Benefits ()
Required Qualifications:
Bachelors degree.
Experience working in a student or customer support or success environment.
Desire to help students succeed and achieve their goals.
Excellent written oral and interpersonal communication skills.
Detail oriented and ability to meet deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications:
Earned masters degree in higher education administration or related field.
Ability to work independently to achieve goals.
Experience presenting information in individual and large group settings.
Ability to work in a fast-paced collaborative team environment to solve complex problems.
Experience in post-secondary academic advising. Preferably working with first-year first-generation or high-risk populations.
Experience in post-secondary setting involving advising recruitment retention or related student affairs area.
Experience working with Learning Management Systems Student Information Systems Degree Audit Management Systems and CRMs.
Knowledge of Student Development Theory and its application to academic advising.
How to Apply:
Complete applications received by end of day September 25 2025 are ensured full consideration. Applications submitted after September 25 may be reviewed at the discretion of the search committee or until position is filled.
To apply click on the APPLY button or go to: application materials:
Cover letter (* See below)
Curriculum vitae or resume
Names and contact information for a minimum of three (3) professional references who can speak to your skills and abilities for the position.
All final candidates will be asked to provide names email contact information and/or phone numbers for three (3) references with at least one being from a manager or supervisor during the interview process.
*Please use your cover letter to speak to each of the Minimum/Required Qualifications for this position as listed above. For each required qualification describe your relevant experience using specific examples from your work history to illustrate how your experience satisfies the requirement.
It is the policy of UW-Stout to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability please contact us using the information below. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodation for a qualified individuals disability.
Contact Information:
For questions regarding this position or recruitment please contact:
Search Chair: Sara Anger
Email:
If you need assistance with the online application process or if you submitted your application prior to uploading all the required application materials please contact:
Search Coordinator: Simon Brown
Email:
Guidelines to ensure consideration:
Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required application materials.
Within your cover letter address each of the Minimum/Required Qualifications specified for this position. For each required qualification describe your relevant experience using specific examples from your work history to illustrate how your experience satisfies the requirement.
It is the policy of UW-Stout to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability please contact us using the information below. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodation for a qualified individuals disability.
The Universities of Wisconsin provides an excellent benefits package including participation in the Wisconsin State retirement plan demonstrating our commitment to the diverse needs of our employees.
Employee Benefits: calculate the estimated value of your total compensation use the Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator Employee Benefits ()
Employment is contingent upon the final candidates completing a criminal background check and being cleared to work by the Human Resources Office. Employment is also contingent upon the final candidate passing reference checks and an essential job function test as applicable. The reference check process includes asking the final candidates professional references questions regarding employee misconductsexual violenceandsexual harassment. Reference checks must be conducted at a minimum with three professional references at least one of which must be a prior supervisor.
Final candidates with previous employment within the Universities of Wisconsin and State of WI agencies will be subject to additional reference checks.
In response to a public records request the Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in their online application except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
UW-Stout is committed to providing safety and security of all members of our community in accordance with the Clery Act. For campus safety information and crime statistics visit: 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.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
