Academic Advising Professional
Academic Advising Professional - Academic & Student Programs
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Why Choose Us?
At the University of Wyoming, we value our employees and invest in their success. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance. Benefits include:
- Generous Retirement Contributions: The State contributes 14.94% of your gross salary, and you contribute 3.68%, totaling 18.62% toward your retirement plan.
- Exceptional Health & Prescription Coverage: Enjoy access to medical, dental, and vision insurance with competitive employer contributions, that include 4 deductible options to suit your needs.
- Paid Time Off: Benefit from ample vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and paid winter closure.
- Tuition Waiver: Employees and eligible dependents can take advantage of tuition waivers, supporting continuous education and professional growth.
- Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs: Stay healthy with wellness initiatives, counseling services, and mental health resources.
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.
- Some positions identify and contact via telephone and on-site visits prospective employers or students for job recruitment/resume referrals of University of Wyoming students for permanent or intern/cooperative education positions; compile recruitment program information from employers and students.
- Some positions meet with students experiencing career indecision; administer and interpret career advising-related assessments; provide an interview process to assist students in improving skills; conduct follow-up sessions.
- Responsible for review and approval of student forms, as directed; evaluate transcripts and perform degree checks, as directed.
- 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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Bachelor's degree in Counselor Education, Counseling, or Psychology-related program, or a related field
Experience: 1 year work-related experience
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Master's degree
Experience: Strong attention to detail. Excellent written, oral, and verbal communication skills. Excellent time management skills. Capability to work individually and as a cooperative member of a team. Problem resolution skills. Commitment to develop effective relationships with a variety of populations in a diverse community. Interest in Undergraduate Education.
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