Milwaukee, WI
Full Time
JR10015002
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Position Title:
Graduate Advisor
Job Category:
Academic Staff
Employment Type:
Regular
Job Profile:
Graduate Advisor
Job Duties:
Job Summary
The Graduate Advisor position is a 12-month, non-teaching, probationary leading to indefinite status academic staff position. This position coordinates and executes the development and implementation of the administrative and student service activities of graduate degree program(s) and/or certificate(s). Performs activities which may include: recruitment, admissions, new student orientation, academic advising, monitoring of progress towards the degree, course and/or enrollment management, diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, program enrollment assessment, and academic program review. Strives to create a welcoming, equitable, and inclusive work environment.
The person in this position functions with independent thinking, creative planning and decision making. Strong interpersonal skills, good judgment, discretion, and initiative are essential because of the significant interaction with students, faculty, and staff from the college and campus. Superb organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple responsibilities, excellent follow-through, demonstrated ability to work independently and with a collaborative team, and an aptitude for detail-oriented task are all essential.
Work will be performed primarily on the UW-Milwaukee campus. Hybrid work options may be available with specifics regarding work location requirements discussed during the interview process.
College/School Description:
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee College of Health Professions & Sciences offers a wide array of health-related academic programs in biomedical sciences, global health, health care administration, nursing, the rehabilitation sciences, and sustainable peacebuilding serving 2300+ students. The faculty and staff in these areas are training our graduates for high-demand careers. Many of our degree programs are nationally recognized and ranked and have achieved the highest accreditation possible. The academic quality of our programs is excellent, and through our outreach and e-Learning programs, we have extended access to our educational resources to distant locations. Our interdisciplinary collaborations continue to expand, which has enabled us to establish a distinguished presence on campus and become an engine for innovation for southeastern Wisconsin. Through research, our faculty, staff, and students continue to break new ground and pioneer investigations that are helping advance discoveries critical to the health care professions and sciences. We are proudly dedicated to serving our community through fruitful partnership with many organizations, alumni, and friends.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Serves as the primary resource for graduate applicants, current students, faculty, staff, and other stakeholders of an academic program. Completes transcript reviews for prospective students