Academic Advisor

University of Wisconsin Madison; Brantford; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution is seeking a dedicated Academic Advisor to support undergraduate students in their academic journey. This role emphasizes creating a welcoming and inclusive environment while providing comprehensive advising services. The advisor will engage students in decision-making, assist with course selection, and collaborate with various departments to enhance student success. If you are passionate about guiding students and fostering diversity within engineering education, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a vibrant academic community.

Benefits

Generous paid time off

Health/dental/vision insurance

Tax-advantaged savings accounts

Participation in retirement fund

Qualifications

• Experience in student services or teaching in STEM fields.
• Strong commitment to diversity and inclusion in education.

Responsibilities

• Engage students in decision-making and academic choices.
• Maintain accurate student records and confidentiality.
• Implement academic advising events and programs.

Skills

Student services experience

Teaching experience

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

Job Summary:

The University of Wisconsin-Madison's College of Engineering (CoE) seeks a dynamic professional to join our undergraduate academic advising office as an academic advisor.

CoE academic advisors assist students throughout their undergraduate academic careers, especially during periods of important transitions. The CoE academic advising office utilizes a high-touch advising model to develop supportive and compassionate professional relationships with assigned advisees. In addition to their work with students, academic advisors work collaboratively with departmental representatives to implement and manage student services, including curricular management, schedule of classes and enrollment management. Academic advisors also contribute to the planning and execution of various student programs and large-scale, in-person events and initiatives associated with the advising office and the other offices in the CoE academic affairs unit, ensuring a comprehensive approach to student success.

All CoE academic advisors also participate in campus Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration (SOAR) program during the summer and a few days every January, advising all incoming CoE first-year and transfer students.

The undergraduate academic advising office is part of CoE's academic affairs unit, a diverse and vibrant organization that includes academic advising, the Engineering Student Center, career services, student leadership, scholarships, and student wellness.

Responsibilities:
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.

• 15% Receives, processes, and responds to academic inquiries according to established policies and procedures


• 15% 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


• 10% Implements academic advising events such as workshops, panel discussions, and guest speakers


• 5% 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


• 15% Maintains expertise with advised curriculum and may assist in developing and recommending exceptions for policy and curriculum


• 15% Proactively engages students as needed


• 5% 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


• 10% Works to support the idea of engineering for all in advising practices and procedures; supports and enhances a climate of inclusive excellence for students and colleagues.


• 10% Collaborates with departments on curricular management; serves as an informational advisor for curriculum committees. Supports CoE academic affairs unit on various programming, outreach and recruitment initiatives.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Education:

Required
Bachelor's Degree
Preferred focus in engineering, social science, physical/natural sciences or related field

Preferred: Master's degree. Preferred focus in engineering, social science, physical/natural science or related field

Qualifications:

Required at least one of the following:
- Student services experience in higher education or secondary education working with students in engineering, math, physical/biological/natural/social sciences or related field.
- Teaching experience in higher education or secondary education in engineering, math, physical/biological/natural/social sciences or related field.
- Professional experience in engineering or engineering-related field.

Preferred:
- Experience working on a team to create, implement or deliver projects or programming.
- Experience working with students interested in pursuing STEM fields.
- Experience delivering information to a wide variety of audiences in a variety of formats (i.e. written communication, presentations, etc.).
- Proven commitment to increasing access in science, technology and engineering and the ability to work with diverse students.
- Understanding of the engineering profession and engineering curricula, and ability to relate that understanding to current and prospective students.
- Strong interpersonal skills and professionalism in communicating with faculty, staff, students, visiting students and families, and general public.
- Excellent written, verbal and problem-solving skills.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively and effectively within and for a diverse community in a responsive, sensitive and caring manner.

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

This position requires some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. This position works in-person on campus and is eligible for one remote day per week after 6 months of onboarding and training are complete.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $55,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. For a summary of benefits, please see https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/fasl.pdf.

Additional Information:

Selected applicants will receive an invitation to participate in phone or virtual interviews shortly after the application deadline. Those moving on to final round interviews will be invited to an in-person interview at UW-Madison.

Once finalists are identified, they will be asked to provide names and contact information for at least three professional references, including a current/most recent supervisor.

How to Apply:

Please click on the "Apply Now" button to start the application process. Applicants will be asked to upload a resume and cover letter.

As part of your cover letter, please address the following items:
- Why you are interested in working in engineering undergraduate advising
- How your professional background and previous work experience relate to this position

Contact:

Beth Brandl
[e-mail]
608-262-5270
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Academic Advisor(AE002)

Department(s):

A19-COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING/ACAD AFFRS/UG STU SERV

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

311356-AS

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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