"Academic Advisor"

Job Details

Position Title: Academic Advisor

Employment Type: Regular

Job Profile: Academic Advisor

Job Duties: Engages students in decision making processes and promotes appropriate and responsible choices on academic matters such as course selection and degree requirements. Maintains appropriate confidentiality, updates student advising records, and contributes to the development and delivery of academic advising related events and programs. Works to ensure students receive accurate, timely, and holistic advising services in support of promoting student success, retention, and program completion. Strives to create a welcoming, equitable, and inclusive work environment.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Receives, processes, and responds to academic inquiries according to established policies and procedures
• 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
• Implements academic advising events such as workshops, panel discussions, and guest speakers
• 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
• Maintains expertise with advised curriculum and may assist in developing and recommending exceptions for policy and curriculum
• Proactively engages students as needed
• 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

Department: Academic Advising

Compensation: Minimum compensation of $46,000. This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Required Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree at time of application

Preferred Qualifications: Master's Degree in Counseling, Student Affairs or related field; Experience with integrated student information systems (Peoplesoft, EAB Navigate, lmageNow); Two years of experience working in a higher education setting; Bilingual in Spanish, Hmong, Oneida or Somali

Conditions of Appointment: This position may have the option to work on-campus or a hybrid schedule, subject to approved telecommuting request. The home campus of this position is Green Bay and the successful candidate may occasionally be required to travel to or work at the Marinette, Sheboygan or Manitowoc Campus, based on operational needs. Position is a full-time Academic Staff appointment. A pre-employment education check which includes, but is not limited to, the verification of academic credentials will be conducted on the finalist(s). A criminal conviction investigation will be conducted on the finalist(s) and if there is prior work history within the last 7 years with Universities of Wisconsin, a personnel file review check for employee misconduct. In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the University does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record. The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources.

How to Apply: Please go to the full job posting at https://wisconsin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UW_Comprehensives/job/Green-Bay-WI/Academic-Advisor_JR10004247-1?Institution=5adf054562b610142325cf0d5f910000. Click the Apply button and follow the prompts on the screen. Please be sure to complete all required fields, and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials. Files must be complete to be considered. Please include the following documents: Cover letter specifically addressing qualifications for the essential job functions; Resume

Application Deadline: To ensure consideration, please submit application materials by Sunday, October 5, 2025.

Contact Information: If you have any questions, need accommodations, or submitted your application with missing materials, call or email: Human Resources; Phone: (920) 465-2390; Email: jobs@uwgb.edu

The Successful Candidate: The successful candidate will be expected to work inclusively and respectfully within a diverse campus community and practice civility in the workplace. The University welcomes applicants who are dedicated to the appreciation and promotion of inclusivity and equity as crucial components in the pursuit of organizational excellence. In addition, the successful candidate will have strong oral, written, interpersonal, and organizational skills, demonstrated integrity and strong leadership, and the willingness to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. The University invites applicants who are dedicated to enriching the quality of life for students and the community by embracing the educational value of diversity, promoting environmental sustainability, encouraging engaged citizenship, and serving as an intellectual, cultural, and economic resource.