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:

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.