Academic Advisor I or Academic Advisor II
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Position Title:
Academic Advisor I or Academic Advisor IIJob Category:
Academic StaffEmployment Type:
RegularJob Profile:
Academic AdvisorJob 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 atCollege of Community Engagement & Professions The College of Community Engagement & Professions Prepares Students to Make a Meaningful Impact in our Diverse and Ever-changing World ()
Compensation: $ (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
Bachelors Degree
At least 1 year of professional work or internship/practicum experience providing excellent customer service
Preferred Qualifications
Masters 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
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 accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability please contact or . This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.
Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWMis a State agency and subject to Wisconsins Open Records Law.UWMwill not however reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsins Open Records certain circumstances the identities of final candidates and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.
CBCand Reference Check Policy
Employment will require a criminal background check.UWMtakes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)
For theUWMAnnual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e. Clery Report) which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies see or call UWMs Dean of Students Office Student Union 345 at for a paper copy.
Employment Authorization
In compliance with federal law all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
EEO Statement
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age pregnancy disability status as a protected veteran or other bases as defined by federal regulations 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
