On-Site Academic Advisor — Political Science

University of Wisconsin-Madison; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin-Madison seeks an enthusiastic Academic Advisor to support undergraduates pursuing the Political Science major, advise certificate students, and contribute to departmental initiatives.

This on-site, student-facing role involves collaborating with faculty and staff, coordinating advising events, and maintaining FERPA-compliant records. Occasional remote work may be approved, with most duties during regular business hours and some evening events.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with students throughout the workday.
• Ability to adapt to changing daily needs and priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills with enthusiasm for supporting department priorities.

Responsibilities

• Proactively engages students as needed.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 FERPA policies.
• Maintains expertise with advised curriculum and may assist in developing and recommending exceptions for policy and curriculum.
• Receives, processes, and responds to academic inquiries according to established policies and procedures.

Skills

Student engagement

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

The University of Wisconsin-Madison seeks an enthusiastic Academic Advisor to support undergraduates pursuing the Political Science major, advise certificate students, and contribute to departmental initiatives.

This on-site, student-facing role involves collaborating with faculty and staff, coordinating advising events, and maintaining FERPA-compliant records. Occasional remote work may be approved, with most duties during regular business hours and some evening events.