Advisor

UWSTP University of Wisconsin Stevens Point; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is seeking an Academic Advisor for the Sentry School of Business and Economics. You will work with the Advising Director and staff to deliver a high-quality advising program for students, including transfer, drop-in, and low-GPA populations.

You may travel to Wausau and Marshfield campuses to provide advising services and will support program resources, data reporting, and recruitment/retention initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Professional work experience in advising, career services, admissions, recruiting, student services, or related duties.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, plan and organize complex tasks, problem solve, and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Serve as main contact for students, explaining educational options and requirements; help match interests and fields of study.
• Coordinate and implement advising events (workshops, panels, guest speakers).
• Maintain confidentiality and accurate records; respond to inquiries per FERPA and institutional policies.
• Maintain expertise with advised curriculum and assist in developing policy and curriculum exceptions as needed.
• Support and develop Sentry School and University recruitment efforts.
• Participate in campus advising community; provide input on program development.
• Support retention efforts and initiatives for current students.

Skills

Advising experience

Interpersonal communication

Independent work

Stakeholder collaboration

Recruitment & retention support

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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Position Title: Advisor

Job Category: Academic Staff Employment Type: Regular

Job Profile: Academic Advisor

The Sentry School of Business and Economics (Sentry School) advisor is responsible for working with the Advising Director and other staff in the Anderson Center to provide a quality advising program for Sentry School students.

The position will advise existing Sentry School students from a variety of populations, including transfer students, drop-in students, and low-GPA students.

Since the Sentry School has a presence on UWSP’s Wausau and Marshfield campuses, the advisor may be asked to travel to the branch campuses to provide advising services to students.

The advisor will support the Sentry School advising program administratively by helping design and maintain resources, gather and report data, and assist peer and faculty advisors.

The advisor will also play a prominent role in student recruitment and retention.

The advisor will help with student recruitment by discussing programs with prospective students at recruitment events and through personal communication.

The advisor will help with student retention efforts by helping develop and implement retention initiatives for existing students, such as our First-Year Experience program.

The advisor reports to the Sentry School of Business and Economics Advising Manager.

Occasional evening and weekend work as needed.

Full position description is available upon request.

Key Job Responsibilities

• 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
• Support and develop Sentry School and University Recruitment efforts
• 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
• Support and develop Sentry School efforts to retain existing students

Department

The Sentry School of Business and Economics (SSBE) is one of the largest programs at UWSP and includes four areas: accounting, business administration, data analytics, and economics. The Sentry School has been on a very positive trajectory with enrollment growing by over 50% since 2019. In 2022, the school was named after a large gift that also paved the way for a building project to be the new home of the school. In 2021, the Sentry School achieved a full five-year extension of accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International). The Sentry School has approximately 25 full-time faculty positions, 1,100 undergraduate majors, and 60 MBA students. The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is a leading four-year comprehensive institution located in scenic central Wisconsin. It has consistently been named one of the top public midwestern universities in the U.S. News and World Report college rankings. Stevens Point features an attractive cost of living, numerous recreational opportunities, and easy access to major cities in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Illinois.

Compensation

The Advisor is a full-time, salaried, exempt, annual (12-month), academic staff position. Well-qualified candidates can expect a starting annual salary of $50,000 commensurate with the candidate’s education, related experience, and qualifications. Eligible Universities of Wisconsin employees receive an excellent benefits package.

To learn more about the benefits package, review the Universities of Wisconsin Employee Benefits Quick Guide (FA/AS/LI). Use the Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator to calculate the estimated value of your compensation and benefits.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Professional work experience in advising, career services, admissions, recruiting, student services, or a field with related duties
• Strong interpersonal communication skills in both written and oral forms
• Ability to work independently, plan and organize complex tasks, problem solve, establish priorities, and complete multiple concurrent tasks
• Ability to work with diverse stakeholders in a professional manner. These stakeholders could include students, faculty, administrative staff, business and community partners, and parents.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional work experience at a college or university in advising, particularly related to an AACSB accredited business program
• Attentive to detail with strong record-keeping, data management, and event management skills
• Ability to encourage and motivate students with a strong commitment to student success
• Demonstrated technology skills and ability to acquire knowledge of system software used in SSBE (i.e. AccesSPoint, Digital)

Eligibility, Work Authorization, Background Check, and References

To ensure full consideration, applications received by 11/08/2026 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. The successful applicant is responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. UW-Stevens Point does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you to supply a minimum of three (3) professional references (one (1) of which being a current or former supervisor). It is preferred that you supply five (5) professional references (two (2) of which being a current or former supervisors). Your references will be required to answer questions regarding misconduct, sexual violence and sexual harassment.

Equal Opportunity & Diversity Statement

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

About the Community and Region

The Universities of Wisconsin serve approximately 161,000 students. Awarding nearly 37,000 degrees annually, the Universities of Wisconsin is Wisconsin’s talent pipeline, putting graduates in position to increase their earning power, contribute to their communities, and make Wisconsin a better place to live. Nearly 90 percent of in‑state Universities of Wisconsin graduates stay in Wisconsin five years after earning a degree – with a median salary of more than $66,000. The Universities of Wisconsin provides a 23:1 return on state investment. The Universities of Wisconsin also contribute to the richness of Wisconsin’s culture and economy with groundbreaking research, new companies and patents, and boundless creative intellectual energy. The Universities of Wisconsin and its employees are purpose-driven, people-focused, and committed to stewardship.

Individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources and the affirmative action office. The safety and success of students, faculty, and staff at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is paramount. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires the distribution of an annual security report to all current and prospective students, faculty, and staff. You may obtain the complete report at https://www3.uwsp.edu/protsv/Pages/Clery.aspx. The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7). An offer of employment will require a criminal background check and authorization to work within the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.