"Academic Advisor I Or Academic Advisor II"

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Academic Advisor I Or Academic Advisor II
Milwaukee, WI
Full Time
JR10003773

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Position Title:
Academic Advisor I or Academic Advisor II

Job Category:
Academic Staff

Employment Type:
Regular

Job Profile:
Academic Advisor

Job Duties:

The Academic Advisor 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.

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

Key Job Responsibilities: (Repeated content omitted for brevity, as it's identical)

The College of Community Engagement and Professions (CCEP) at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) is comprised of the School of Education, Helen Bader School of Social Welfare, and School of Information Studies. Together, they develop informed, engaged and empathetic professionals who graduate fully prepared for an array of in-demand careers. Our teaching and research - rooted in innovation, creative problem-solving, and community - sets our graduates up to inspire, innovate, and excel in their professions. For more information, please visit our website at College of Community Engagement & Professions.

Compensation: $41,000-50,000 (Final wage and working title (Advisor I or II) will be determined based on a review of preferred qualifications of the selected applicant.)

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree
• At least 1 year of professional work or internship/practicum experience providing excellent customer service

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree
• More than 1 year of experience advising students in a college/university setting
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience building relationships with diverse populations

How to Apply:

Interested candidates must submit:

• Resume
• Cover letter

Contact Information:

Emily Jensen- HR Coordinator
eejensen@uwm.edu
414-251-9195