Academic Advisor III
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Job Location:
Milwaukee, WI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Position Title:
Academic Advisor I/IIJob Category:
Academic StaffEmployment Type:
RegularJob Profile:
Academic AdvisorJob Duties:
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee College of Health Professions and Sciences (CHPS) invites applications for a full-timeAcademic Advisor position. Applicants mustpossessexcellent written and verbal communication skills and relate well to a broad audienceworking toward a goal of attracting admitting andenrollinga talented diverse student body.Advisors will have superb organizational skills the ability to manage multiple responsibilities excellent follow-throughabilityto work with ateam andindependently and an aptitude for detail-oriented tasks are essential.Applicants are expected to haveknowledge of academic advising best practicesandstudent development theories.
The Academic Advisor in the College of Health Professions and Sciences (CHPS) engages students indecision making processes and promotesappropriateand responsible choices on academic matters such as course selection degree requirements and academic pathways.Maintainsappropriate confidentiality updates studentadvisingrecords and contributes to thedevelopment and delivery ofacademicadvisingrelated events and programs.The Academic Advisor works to ensure studentsinterested in nursingreceiveaccuratetimely andholistic advising services in support of promoting student success retention and program completion.Strives to create a welcomingequitable and inclusive work environment.
All CHPS academic advisorsparticipatein New StudentOrientationPanther Transition Experience whichoccurin both summer and December/January advising all CHPS incoming students in an in-person format.
This position requires some work to be performed in-person onsite at a designated campus work location.Hybrid work options(minimum of 3 business days on campus each week)may be available with specificsregardingwork location requirements discussed during the interview process.This position isto occasionally support programming during evenings and weekends.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- 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
- Receives processes and responds to academic inquiries according to established policies and procedures
Department:
Compensation:
The target hiring range is$55000-$60000per year.Final salaryofferscontingent upon skills knowledge and abilitiesasdemonstratedthroughout the selection process.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelors degree from an accredited institution (degree must be granted by date of hire).
1-2yearsof relevant work experience.
Evidence of excellent written communication skills and attention to detail (based on evaluation ofsubmittedapplication materials).
Preferred Qualifications:
Masters Degree in Higher Education Student Development or related field.
3yearsofrelevant work experience in academic advising.
Experience working on a team to createimplementor deliver projects or programming.
Knowledge of academic advisingsoftware (ex:Navigate360 Oracle Peoplesoft SlateStellic).
Experience with academic planning career development and/orretention initiatives.
How to Apply:
Interested applicantsare required toapply online andprovide acover letterand detailed resumethat addressesyourprofessional level work experience as it relatesto all required and preferred qualifications.
PLEASE NOTE:resumeandcover letterwill need to be uploaded to the same area in the application.
Note: Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required documents prior tosubmittingthe online application to ensure full consideration.Additionaldocumentssubmittedaside fromacover letter and resumewill not be considered.
In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable toascertainfrom the candidates application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications they may be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.
Finalist candidates(s) will be asked to provide three professional/supervisor references through an external reference checking tool. References will not be contacted prior to candidates being notified.
Apply electronically by the application deadline date of March 6 2026. Questions about this position should be directed to Jackson Prowse
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 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 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.
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.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
- Athenahealth
- Data Collection
- Ellucian
- Academic Advising
- Peoplesoft
- Teaching
- Mentoring
- Public Speaking
- Word Processing
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