MD/MPH Academic Success Advisor

UWMSN University of Wisconsin Madison; United States; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Wisconsin–Madison invites applications for an Academic Advising Manager to support MD and MPH students. This Learning Specialist role reports to the Assistant Director of Student Success and collaborates with program directors, faculty, and staff to enhance learning and achievement.

Responsibilities include advising, understanding curricula and licensure exams, monitoring progress, and coordinating services with the MD team and MPH specialization.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years full-time professional experience in academic support, learning assistance, student success, academic advising, or related educational work.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Acts as main point of contact for students and provides information about educational options and requirements.
• Processes and responds to academic inquiries according to policies.
• Contributes to campus-wide advising by sharing best practices with leadership.
• Engages students proactively to support success.
• Maintains advised curriculum knowledge and may assist with policy/curriculum exceptions.
• Supervises unit staff and plans resources for advising/academic services.
• Maintains confidentiality and FERPA-compliant records.
• Develops and runs academic advising events like workshops and panels.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

University of Wisconsin–Madison invites applications for an Academic Advising Manager to support MD and MPH students. This Learning Specialist role reports to the Assistant Director of Student Success and collaborates with program directors, faculty, and staff to enhance learning and achievement.

Responsibilities include advising, understanding curricula and licensure exams, monitoring progress, and coordinating services with the MD team and MPH specialization.