Academic Advising Director (Inst)

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The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) Wisconsins second-largest university delivers a lifechanging high-quality education to 23000 students from more than 80 countries every year. We embrace our unique dual mission of performing world-class research and ensuring college access for students from all backgrounds. UWM is one of 146 top research institutions recognized as an R1 doctoral university Wisconsins leader in educating veterans and UWMs online bachelors programs earned a top 20 national ranking

UWM celebrates values and promotes the diverse voices and experiences of its students and employees and our community partners. We believe diversity enriches and strengthens our institution. UWM is committed to providing equitable access to opportunities for students and employees from every background. We aspire to create a campus climate that is welcoming to all. Learn more here: About Community Empowerment and Institutional Inclusivity ()

Reporting to the Chief Student Success Officer the Director of Academic Advising (Director) will lead UWMs cross-campus academic advising unit while directing advising strategies and initiatives with the leadership of School/College-based advising units across the campus which operates within a decentralized structure. The Director will act as subject matter expert and primary stakeholder for initiatives policies practices or purchases that involve or affect academic advising or advisors. To meet the needs of our students the Director will develop a collaborative campus academic advising curriculum that focuses on holistic and proactive advising practices.

Cross-campus academic advising unit includes Pathway Advising (for undecided and undeclared students) as well as course/curricular advising for non-degree students and auditors. The Director will manage and monitor a standard process for students declaring or changing majors as well as transitions between and out of cross-campus programs. Additionally the Director will manage a standard campus plan for interventions with students at academic risk with shared accountability between academic advising units student support offices and other stakeholders.

This role collaborates with both internal partners in the Division of Strategic Enrollment Management and Student Success (SEMSS) and cross-campus partners such as Academic and Student Affairs to ensure that academic advising is integrated into student success initiatives.

As the leader of academic advising across UWMs Schools and Colleges the Director will foster communication and collaboration to create consistent academic advising experiences for students. This will involve continually assessing process/delivery outcomes as well as student learning outcomes in accordance with industry standards and institutional and divisional priorities. The Director will also lead and ensure the training and professional development of campus academic advisors.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Academic Advising Training and Development & Staff Supervision

• Lead campus-wide training and professional development initiatives for academic advisors.

• Manage a campus-wide process for students declaring or changing majors and transitioning between academic programs.

• Guide the hiring and onboarding of new academic advisor positions across campus in coordination with School/College unit supervisors.

• Provide oversight and strategic direction for non-degree advising and course/curricular advising for auditors.

• Exercise supervisory authority over at least 2.0 FTE employees including hiring performance management and disciplinary actions.

Academic Advising Strategy & Planning

Represent academic advising in Strategic Enrollment Management (SEM) retention efforts.

Ensure academic advising practices support a cohesive and student-centered experience across all units.

Sponsor charge and set direction for institutional groups and committees connected to academic advising (e.g. Advisors & Coaches Network Advising Steering Committee Enhancing Advising Committee).

Represent UWM academic advising in Universities of Wisconsin initiatives.

Identify new innovative and collaborative sources of funding.

Assessment & Data-Informed Practice

Monitor campus-wide academic advising caseloads and assess evolving advising needs in relation to industry and peer institution standards.

Review analyze and respond to academic advising-related campus data.

Evaluate and implement emerging technologies and data-informed practices to enhance academic advising efficiency and student belonging.

Implement manage and enhance assessment and evaluation of campus-wide academic advising following national standards and best practices.

Student Success & Support

Manage campus-wide interventions for students at academic risk.

Maintain open communication and strategic ties with School/College advising offices Honors and Athletics advising the Student Success Center and cross-campus success coaching efforts.

Act as a liaison between professional advising and faculty advising.

Department: Student Success

Compensation: $115000-$125000 (Final salary offer will be determined based on qualifications and experience)

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree or higher
• At least three (3) years of experience in academic advising or student Experience in a leadership role with at least one year of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience working with populations that have been historically underrepresented (e.g. first-generation Pell-eligible students etc.) in educational settings.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current and developing trends in academic advising student retention engagement and achievement.
• Strong understanding of holistic advising principles and best practices in student development.
• Experience with advising technologies and data analytics.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a public academic environment working with a diverse student faculty/teacher and staff population.
• Demonstrated experience building and maintaining collaborative partnerships with campus stakeholders.
• Experience leading organizational change initiatives including process redesign policy development and transformation of norms and values.
• Skilled in setting timelines managing resources and ensuring accountability across teams.
• Demonstrated professional experience leading effectively fostering a respectful and collaborative team environment and ensuring that multiple perspectives are considered in decision-making and daily operations.
• Experience working in or assisting with establishing an integrated student service model.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work towards consensus among various constituents while maintaining tact diplomacy and a spirit of shared values.
• Experience working with technology to improve efficiency and delivery of goals.

Working Environment

• This position shall be expected to travel may have several work locations including remote to accomplish the goals of the unit and the institution.
• While overseeing various aspects of academic advising the successful candidate must demonstrate professionalism and maintain composure in high-pressure or challenging situations.
• UWM is a team oriented and collaborative environment.

How to Apply:

Interested applicants are required to apply online a provide a cover letter and detailed resume/CV that addresses your professional level work experience as it relates to all required and preferred qualifications.

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.

In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from the candidates application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications they may be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.

Contact Information:

Angela Broderick

HR-Coordinator

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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.

UW 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.