Position Summary:  

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville is accepting applicants for the position of Academic Advisor in the Student Advising and Academic Resources (STARS) office. This position will work directly with students to help them plan a successful academic path toward their degree and provide ongoing support for their learning. An Academic Advisor will engage students in decision making processes and promote appropriate and responsible choices on academic matters such as course selection and degree requirements. Will maintain appropriate confidentiality, update student advising records, and contribute to the development and delivery of academic advising related events and programs. The successful candidate will work to ensure students receive accurate, timely, and holistic advising services in support of promoting student success, retention, and program completion while striving to create a welcoming, equitable, and inclusive work environment.

This is a full-time, benefit and paid leave eligible position. Starting salary for this role is $40,508 per year, commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities:

• Academic Advising: 
  • Receives, processes, and responds to academic inquiries according to established policies and procedures.
  • 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.
  • Maintains expertise with advised curriculum and may assist in developing and recommending exceptions for policy and curriculum.
  • Monitors academic progress of students and develop intervention strategies to assist students in their academic development; make referrals as warranted.
  • 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 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) policies.
  • 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.
• Academic Coaching:
  • Works with students (including those “at-risk”) one-on-one to help them develop effective learning strategies and to become self-regulated learners. 
  • Motivates students to identify and overcome obstacles that may be impeding academic success.
  • Instructs students on how to focus on individual goals and identify steps in reaching those goals.
  • Works with students to develop strong time-management and organization.
• Navigate:
  • Assigning case owners and case managers of open alerts.
  • Overseeing the completion of open cases.
  • Assisting with retention work related to the use of Navigate.
  • Assisting with training of the Navigate tool.

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

• Bachelor’s degree in counseling, communication, education, psychology, student services, or a related field.
• Minimum of 1 year demonstrated professional experience in one or more of the following areas: advising, academic coaching, working with transfer students, admissions, or a student services education setting
• A highly motivated, empathetic person with strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Experience working with students and/or clients using advising/counseling theory and techniques.
• Demonstrated organizational skills, attention to detail, and openness to new approaches and ideas.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Competence in presenting in front of large and small groups.
• Proficient in software applications such as Microsoft Office.
• Awareness of FERPA and ethical principles in working with students.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate students of diverse backgrounds, including sensitivity to their needs and concerns. The applicant should demonstrate a knowledge of and interest in diverse cultures and populations.

Why It’s Great to be a Pioneer:

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville, founded in 1866, offers 47 baccalaureate and 10 master's programs. It possesses institutional strengths in middle level education, engineering, industrial technology, agriculture, criminal justice and business. The campus is located in Southwest Wisconsin's largest and most historic community. The region offers excellent school systems, high quality medical and hospital facilities, outstanding recreational opportunities, and vibrant businesses and industries. UW-Platteville is a cultural and educational center for the Tri-State region of Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin.

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Application Deadline:

Applications must be submitted through our online applicant portal by October 8, 2024. Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled.

How to Apply:

The following documents are required for applicant consideration:

• Letter of application addressing all required qualifications
• A current resume
• Contact information (name, telephone number, and email address) for 3 professional references.

For questions regarding this position, please contact:

            Amy Foley - foleya@uwplatt.edu 

We Support Diversity and Inclusion:

Our mission is to foster a diverse environment that contributes to an inclusive culture and climate by promoting critical discourse and meaningful interactions between all members of our campus community.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville is committed to recruiting, supporting and fostering a diverse, inclusive and civil community of outstanding faculty, staff and students, and is an AA/EEO Employer. A criminal background check is required for employment. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the U.S. at time of hire.

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.