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JOB TITLE:

Academic Advising Professional

JOB PURPOSE:

Coordinate and administer academic advising functions for University of Wyoming College of Agriculture Life Sciences and Natural Resources (CALSNR) students. Responsible for providing advisement in university and college requirements and procedures to prospective and current students parents faculty and staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Advise students in CALSNR for multiple programs/majors providing intentional advising while adhering to the requirements and regulations needed to complete degrees.
• Become and remain knowledgeable on best practices in advising. Develop a personal professional development plan and philosophy of advising statement. Participate in advisor observations. Collaborate with CALSNR Advising staff to learn and promote advising best practices.
• Work as an ASP office team member to establish a high level of understanding of curricular requirements research areas career objectives opportunities for student involvement transfer articulation and degree requirement exceptions
• Utilize technology to accommodate online meetings and advising appointments with students and university distance advising coordinators.
• Maintain accurate and complete student files with curriculum planning student goals advising notes recommendations and other information related to student success.
• Assist students with petitions and related forms while maintaining accurate and concise timeliness academic integrity and confidentiality throughout the process.
• Serve as a college representative at resource fairs and advising/recruitment events.
• Attend advisor trainings and travel to regional and/or national professional conferences when possible.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

• Participate in limited college recruitment events ceremonies and other events.
• Assist with special projects as directed.
• Serve on committees as directed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES:

• Attention to Detail
• Sensitivity
• Service Orientation
• Influence
• Integrity
• Analysis/Problem Identification

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelors degree in Counselor Education Counseling or Psychology-related program or a related field

Experience: 1 year work-related experience or experience in a higher education setting

Required licensure certification registration or other requirement:Valid drivers license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) compliant with the Driving for University Business SAP.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:Masters degree

Experience:

• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written oral and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Capability to work individually and as a cooperativemember of a team.
• Problem resolution skills.
• Commitment to develop effective relationships with a variety of populations in a diverse community.
• Interest in Undergraduate Education.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:

Complete the online application. The department additionally requests candidates upload the following document(s) for a complete application:

1. Cover letter
2. Resume or C.V.
3. Contact information for four work-related references (references will only be contacted if you are selected as a finalist for the position).

This position will remain open until filled. Complete applications received by 2/12/26 will receive full consideration.

WORK LOCATION:

On-campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers and the successful candidate must be available to work on campus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS:

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the United States. Sponsorship for H-1B work authorization or work visa is not available for this position.

HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected compliancewith the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position please contact us at or emailjobapps@.

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