| Job Summary: | Our Wisconsin School of Business academic advisor will be focused on providing academic advising and associated student services to prospective and admitted Evening, Executive, and Professional MBA students toward their academic and career goals. Additional responsibilities supporting the Evening, Executive, and Professional MBA Programs are also part of this role. The incumbent will demonstrate, a desire to participate in a team setting, and cultural competency in working effectively with a diverse group of students and staff. This position reports to director of academic resources & student affairs. There will be some work required on evenings and weekends. |
| Responsibilities: | 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. - 30% Receives, processes, and responds to academic inquiries according to established policies and procedures
- 15% 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
- 15% Implements academic advising events such as workshops, panel discussions, and guest speakers
- 10% 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
- 10% Maintains expertise with advised curriculum and may assist in developing and recommending exceptions for policy and curriculum
- 10% Proactively engages students as needed
- 10% 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
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| Institutional Statement on Diversity: | Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion |
| Education: | Required
Bachelor's Degree
Preferred
Master's Degree
Master's Degree in Business, counseling or higher education preferred. |
| Qualifications: | A minimum of 3 years professional work experience
Well-qualified candidates will have one or more of the following:
-Work experience in a graduate school program
-Demonstrated knowledge of graduate academic advising (*may be willing to substitute relevant
undergraduate academic advising experience) and student development theory.
-Commitment to creating an inclusive environment in which the value of each person?s identity,
culture, background, experience, status, and abilities are recognized, supported, and respected.
-A strong desire to build relationships with students, colleagues and campus partners from other
schools/colleges.
-Understanding of FERPA confidentiality practices and an ability to be sensitive to the educational
needs of a variety of students.
-Excellent acc uracy, attention to detail, organizational, and self-management skills while working in
a fast- paced environment.
-Excellent written and verbal communication skills, flexibility and ability to provide excellent customer
service to clients. |
| COVID-19 Considerations: | UW-Madison continues to follow necessary health and safety protocols to protect our campus from COVID-19. All employees remain subject to the COVID-19 Workplace Safety Policy: https://policy.wisc.edu/library/UW-5086. Please visit https://covidresponse.wisc.edu for the most up-to-date information. |
| Work Type: | Full Time: 100%
This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location. |
| Appointment Type, Duration: | Ongoing/Renewable |
| Salary: | Minimum $46,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications |
| Additional Information: | Diversity and inclusion are primary values for the Wisconsin School of Business and are integral to achieving our strategic goals. We seek candidates with an awareness of and commitment to the principles of diversity and inclusion across all spectrums. Our school is committed to continuously increasing the cultural competence of its staff and faculty members through school-wide forums and professional development opportunities. |
| How to Apply: | Please complete the online application and attach a resume, and cover letter addressing your qualifications and experiences specifically relating to the responsibilities of this position along with your resume. When constructing the cover letter, please address your specific qualifications and experience in the following areas:
- Professional or life experience with diversity and inclusion
- Experience teaching adult learners
- Experience with distance learning tools
- Experience working in academic settings
The search committee will review all application materials after the posted deadline. We will notify selected applicants to participate further in the selection process directly. All applicants will be notified after the search is complete and a candidate has been selected.
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the
United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. |
| Contact: | Lelah Frey
[email protected]
608-265-1424
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. ) |
