Job Details

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: Bachelor's 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:

Master's degree
Experience working in 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 cooperative member of a team.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:

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

Cover letter
Resume or C.V.
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.