Institution
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Job Title
Academic Advisor
Job Description
Engages students in decision making processes and promotes appropriate and responsible choices regarding academic and major & career exploration. Maintains appropriate confidentiality, updates student advising records and notes utilizing multiple platforms, such as but not limited to: Navigate, accesSPoint, Transferology. Proactively engages with students and provides academic and career advising related programs and events. 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.

Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree
• A demonstrated ability to build relationships with students and colleagues.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive environment in which the value of each person is recognized, supported, and respected
• Excellent accuracy, attention to detail, organizational, and self-management skills while working in a fast-paced environment
• High-quality written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in a related field such as: Higher Education, Counseling, Student Services, or Human Services
• At least one year of relevant experience. This may include work in K-12 education, higher education, and other human service-related fields
• Knowledge of student development theories

Job URL
https://www3.uwsp.edu/hr/jobs/Pages/Academic-Staff-Positions.aspx
Contact Name
Nathan Hilgart
Contact Email
nhilgart@uwsp.edu