Graduate Programs Advisor | Recruitment & Student Success

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is seeking a Graduate Advisor to coordinate and implement administrative and student services for graduate programs. This 12-month, non-teaching role advances toward indefinite status and involves recruitment, admissions, orientation, advising, and degree progress monitoring.

The position emphasizes confidentiality, FERPA compliance, inclusive practices, and independent, collaborative work on UW-Milwaukee's campus, with potential hybrid work arrangements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution (degree must be granted by date of hire).
• Evidence of excellent written communication skills and attention to detail (based on evaluation of submitted application materials).
• Prior experience working with college students.

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
• Assists program director/faculty/staff in hosting campus/program recruitment events
• Provides information and resources about educational options and graduate school academic requirements. Refers students to appropriate institutional resources
• Provides in-depth advising services promoting graduate student success, retention, and degree completion. Advises graduate students on programs, curriculum, graduate education, and university policies, processes, and procedures
• Monitors degree progress and assists students in navigating resources and systems throughout the student lifecycle from matriculation to degree completion
• Maintains confidentiality and accurate student records and processes and responds to academic inquiries according to established institutional and FERPA policies
• Maintains compliance with graduate program(s), school/college, and university requirements and technology systems related to admissions

Skills

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Experience with college students

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is seeking a Graduate Advisor to coordinate and implement administrative and student services for graduate programs. This 12-month, non-teaching role advances toward indefinite status and involves recruitment, admissions, orientation, advising, and degree progress monitoring.

The position emphasizes confidentiality, FERPA compliance, inclusive practices, and independent, collaborative work on UW-Milwaukee's campus, with potential hybrid work arrangements