Student Success Advisor - Pre-Business & Transfer

Wisconsin School of Business; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Wisconsin School of Business is seeking a dynamic Academic Advisor to support pre-business students, certificate programs, and transfer pathways at UW–Madison. The role collaborates across campus to promote student success and may develop workshops, orientations, and co-curricular programs.

The position requires at least 1 year in higher education or teaching, a bachelor’s degree, and a commitment to student-centered advising and FERPA policies. Regular hours with generous benefits are noted.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of higher education or teaching experience.
• Academic advising experience in higher education.
• Bachelor’s degree required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains confidentiality and accurate student records and processes and responds to academic inquiries according to established institutional and FERPA policies.
• Implements academic advising events such as workshops, panel discussions, and guest speakers.
• 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.
• Receives, processes, and responds to academic inquiries according to established policies and procedures.
• 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.
• Proactively engages students as needed.
• Maintains expertise with advised curriculum and may assist in developing and recommending exceptions for policy and curriculum.

Skills

Student advising

Higher education experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Wisconsin School of Business is seeking a dynamic Academic Advisor to support pre-business students, certificate programs, and transfer pathways at UW–Madison. The role collaborates across campus to promote student success and may develop workshops, orientations, and co-curricular programs.

The position requires at least 1 year in higher education or teaching, a bachelor’s degree, and a commitment to student-centered advising and FERPA policies. Regular hours with generous benefits are noted.