Academic Advising Professional College of Business Student Success Center

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JOB TITLE:

Academic Advising Professional - College of Business Student Success Center

JOB PURPOSE:

Coordinate and administer career and/or academic advising functions for University of Wyoming students.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide academic personal and/or career advising to students.
• Some positions may assist with the assignment of faculty advisors; conduct advisement training seminars for faculty advisors.
• Some positions advise undeclared probationary conditionally admitted suspended or reinstated students to help identify and overcome their academic difficulties; conduct follow-up sessions.
• Provide long-term degree planning and aid in connections that work towards degree completion and graduation.
• Responsible for review and approval of student forms as directed; evaluate transcripts and perform degree checks as directed.
• Support first-year initiatives through student specific printed and electronic resources and workshops and campus-wide events such as FYE Saddle-Up New Student etc.
• Assist with the program activities.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

• Keep up to date on University and College policies and regulations pertaining to degree requirements.
• Assist with special projects as directed.
• Serve on committees as directed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES:

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:Bachelors degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience: 1 year work-related experience working with student populations administration program development customer service or other related fields.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Masters degree
• Experience workingin a higher education or K-12 setting.
• Experience with student information systems and/or database systems.
• Knowledge of principles of academic and/or career advising.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written oral and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Experience developing effective relationships with students parents faculty and staff.
• Understanding of FERPA and maintaining confidentiality.
• Capability to work individually and as a cooperativemember of a team.

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 5/7/2026 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 as sponsorship for any work authorization or work visas 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 email.

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