Student Success & Academic Advising Specialist

University of Wyoming; Laramie (WY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Wyoming in Laramie seeks an Academic Advising Professional for the College of Arts and Sciences Advising Center to coordinate and administer advising functions for A&S students, guiding them through degree requirements, procedures, and transfer articulation.

Responsibilities include advising across programs, collaborating with Senior Advisors, using student information systems, maintaining files, assisting with petitions, and supporting new student registration and orientations;

Qualifications

• 1 year work-related experience with student populations, administration, program development, customer service, or related field.
• Bachelor's Degree in Counselor Education, Counseling, or Psychology-related program, or a related field.
• Experience working in higher education or K-12 setting and knowledge of academic advising principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic, personal, and some career advising to College of Arts and Sciences students and advise non‑A&S students.
• Stay informed on advising best practices and participate in professional development.
• Collaborate with Senior Academic Advisors and faculty to understand curricular requirements and degree requirements.
• Use student information systems and databases to access and organize student information for advising.
• Maintain accurate student files with curriculum planning, goals, notes, and recommendations.
• Assist with petitions, transcripts, degree checks, and related documentation.
• Attend trainings and conferences; participate in new student registration and orientation events.

Skills

Advising

Communication

FERPA knowledge

Confidentiality

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Counselor Education, Counseling, or Psychology-related program

Tools

Student information systems

Database systems

Job description

University of Wyoming in Laramie seeks an Academic Advising Professional for the College of Arts and Sciences Advising Center to coordinate and administer advising functions for A&S students, guiding them through degree requirements, procedures, and transfer articulation.

Responsibilities include advising across programs, collaborating with Senior Advisors, using student information systems, maintaining files, assisting with petitions, and supporting new student registration and orientations;