Academic & Career Advisor for Student Success

viterbo; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Viterbo University seeks an Academic and Career Advisor to join the HUB for Student Success team. The role supports undergraduates with career resources, tutoring coordination, and career preparation, aiming to boost retention and graduation rates.

The advisor will manage a diverse caseload, provide appreciative advising, and coordinate career programming, events, and employer engagement. He/she will teach UNST 310 and use Handshake for student career resources.

Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred; will consider bachelor's with relevant experience.
• Experience in higher education; academic or career advising preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage caseload of incoming freshmen to bachelor completion students.
• Advise on curriculum, degree requirements, and engagement options.
• Coordinate career programming, events, and employer visits.
• Deliver classroom presentations and university-wide workshops.
• Guide and support Handshake usage and career resources.
• Develop and update advising materials, resumes, and career resources.
• Collaborate with colleges, faculty advisors, and other support staff.
• Track tutoring needs, scheduling, and data for HUB initiatives.

Skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Marketing skills

Technology skills

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Facilitation

Attention to detail

Time management

Independent yet collaborative

Microsoft Office

Computer literacy

Education

Master's degree preferred

Bachelor's degree + relevant experience

Tools

Starfish Early Alert

Handshake

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Viterbo University seeks an Academic and Career Advisor to join the HUB for Student Success team. The role supports undergraduates with career resources, tutoring coordination, and career preparation, aiming to boost retention and graduation rates.

The advisor will manage a diverse caseload, provide appreciative advising, and coordinate career programming, events, and employer engagement. He/she will teach UNST 310 and use Handshake for student career resources.