Details
Posted: 10-Jun-22
Location: River Falls, Wisconsin
Salary: Open
Appointment Type: Academic Staff-Fixed Term Renewable
FTE: 1
Position Summary:
Engages students in decision making processes and promotes appropriate and responsible choices on academic matters such as course selection and degree requirements. Maintains appropriate confidentiality, updates student advising records, and contributes to the development and delivery of academic advising related events and programs. Works to ensure students receive accurate, timely, and holistic advising services in support of promoting student success, retention, and program completion. Strives to create a welcoming, equitable, and inclusive work environment.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in the following or similar fields: Higher Education, College Student Personnel, Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, Counseling, Human Services such as Psychology and Social Work or Education
- Experience in a Counseling, Advising or Education Setting
- Experience with Educator Preparation Programs
- Strong communication skills (oral and written)
- Strong Organizational Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to Build Good Rapport with a Variety of Constituent Groups
- Ability to use Computer Applications for Student Data Management and Assessment Data
- Data gathering, analysis, and interpretation
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in the following or similar fields. Higher Education, College Student Personnel, Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, Counseling, Human Services such as Psychology and Social Work or Education
- Experience with Educator Preparation Programs
- Experience Advising in Higher Education
- Experience in using Student Data Management Systems and Analyzing Student Assessment Data
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applicants are required to apply online. UWRF will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Applicants are required to provide:
- Resume
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Letter of interest specifying qualifications and experience (cover letter)
- Names, addresses and telephone numbers of at least three references who can specifically comment upon your experience and professional preparation (references)
Inquiries should be addressed to:
Stacy Furness
Deadline to Apply: Initial review of applications will begin upon receipt. For full consideration, applicants should submit all required materials by June 22, 2022.
UW-River Falls does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources at 715-425-4941.
