Advisor SHSW Nursing Programs

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This position reports to the Student Success Center Director in the School of Health Sciences and Wellness and is responsible for School recruitment efforts enrollment management and student success initiatives which includes academic advising. On a day-to-day basis the Academic Advisor is responsible for managing the Nursing 121 Partnership Program collaborative initiatives that impact outreach and recruitment retention and student success of undergraduates in the School of Health Sciences and Wellness. The work of this individual is highly complex and ever-changing to best meet the needs of students in various academic programs. The Academic Advisor collaborates and connects School college and campus constituents and external constituents to leverage program efforts and School initiatives and serves as the primary academic adviser to a select group of students and provides advising support when needed for students across the entire School.

**Full position description is available upon request. **

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Proactively engages students as needed

• Receives processes and responds to academic inquiries according to established policies and procedures

• Maintains expertise with advised curriculum and may assist in developing and recommending exceptions for policy and curriculum

• 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

• Implements academic advising events such as workshops panel discussions and guest speakers

• 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

• 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

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School of Health Sciences and Wellness

Compensation & Benefits:

The working title is a full-time salaried exempt academic staff position.

Well-qualified candidates can expect a starting annual salary within a range of $48000 - $55000 commensurate with the candidates education related experience and qualifications.

Eligible Universities of Wisconsin employees receive an excellent benefits package. To learn more about the benefits package review the Universities of Wisconsin Employee Benefits Quick Guide (FA/AS/LI). Use the Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator to calculate the estimated value of your compensation and benefits.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree
• Professional work experience in advising career services admissions and/or student services in a college or university setting OR background as a healthcare professional
• Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree
• Professional experience advising nursing students is highly desirable
• Ability to encourage and motivate students with a strong commitment to student success
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Attentive to detail and strong record-keeping and data management skills
• Demonstrated effective use of technology

How to Apply:

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Applications received by 05/05/2026 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration.

Files must be complete to be considered. Submission in PDF format is preferred for all attachments. Please include the following documents:

- Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience

- Resume/Curriculum Vitae

- Unofficial Transcripts

(Official Transcripts will be required of finalist)

After you submit your application you will be unable to edit it. Please be sure to include all required materials before submitting your application.

Contact Information:

Name: Danelle Smith

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Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States a lawful permanent resident a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of -Stevens Point does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position.

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you to supply a minimum of three (3) professional references (one (1) of which being a current or former supervisor). It is preferred that you supply five (5) professional references (two (2) of which being a current or former supervisors). Your references will be required to answer questions regarding misconduct sexual violence and sexual harassment.

Special Notes:

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The safety and success of students faculty and staff at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is paramount. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires the distribution of an annual security report to all current and prospective students faculty and staff. You may obtain the complete report at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

An offer of employment will require a criminal background check and authorization to work within the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

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.