UW-Milwaukee – Academic Advisor (2 positions) – WACADA | Wisconsin Academic Advising Association

Official Job Title	Academic Advisor
Working Title:	Academic Advisor
Position Number	02337217; 00637921
Division	College of Engineering and Applied Science
Department	B1902 STUDENT ADVISING & PROF SERVICES
Position Type	Non-Teaching Academic Staff
Appointment Type	Fixed Renewable, Non-Teaching
FLSA Status	Exempt
Percent	100 (each)
Posting Type	Staff
Salary	$50,000 annual (minimum)
Introduction (Description of School/College/Dept/Program)	The College of Engineering & Applied Science at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee invites applications for an Academic Advisor position working with the Office of Student Services in the College of Engineering & Applied Science, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee. This is a 2 FTE recruitment as the college is looking to fill two Academic Advisor positions. The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) is a doctoral/research intensive university, R1 in the Carnegie Classification, and is also Wisconsin’s premier public urban institution offering comprehensive professional, science, and liberal arts education at the undergraduate and graduate level to its 24,000 students. The College of Engineering & Applied Science (CEAS) is committed to excellence in scholarly research and teaching across all seven departments—Biomedical Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. The College has approximately 1750 undergraduate students and 450 graduate students, both Master’s and Doctoral. Greater Milwaukee, the third-ranked manufacturing center in the United States, is home to 400+ engineering firms and 1300+ manufacturing firms with annual receipts of 24 billion dollars. The College has a long history of industrial collaboration and research support. More information about the College can be found at https://uwm.edu/engineering/ UWM celebrates, values and promotes the diverse voices and experiences of its students and employees and our community partners. We believe diversity enriches and strengthens our institution. UWM is committed to providing equitable access to opportunities for students and employees from every background. We aspire to create a campus climate that is welcoming to all.
Job Summary	Job Summary: Engages students in decision making processes and promotes appropriate and responsible choices on academic matters such as admission, 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. Duties Include: 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. Refers students to appropriate institutional resources. Advising is done in-person, by phone, on Teams, and email. Maintains expertise with advised curriculum and may assist in developing and recommending exceptions for policy and curriculum Maintains appropriate confidentiality, updates student advising records and processes and responds to academic inquiries according to established institutional and Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) policies. Implements academic advising related events and programs such as workshops, panel discussions and guest speakers. 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. Minimum salary for this position is $50,000/annual however, the final salary offer for the final candidate will be contingent upon the knowledge, skills, and abilities demonstrated throughout the screening process.
Minimum Qualifications	One year of experience in student services or a closely related field Bachelor’s degree Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (ex: Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams)
Preferred Qualifications	Master’s degree Experience of college academic advising Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relationships with diverse constituents, such as students, parents, faculty, staff, corporate partners, etc. Excellent organization skills, including evidence of being able to prioritize and utilize good time management practices Evidence of an ability to work independently and as part of a team Evidence of exceptional communication skills (interpersonal, written, and public speaking)

Application Instructions	Application materials must include: Cover letter addressing your education/experience as it applies to all minimum and preferred qualifications Resume Document listing the names, position, and contact information (phone & email) for three professional references The complete application package must be submitted online at: https://jobs.uwm.edu/postings/36524
Application Deadline	03/30/2023
Continuous (Open Until Filled?)	No
If Continuous, Initial Review Date
Position Contact Name	Todd Johnson
Contact Phone	414-229-4667
Contact Email	johnsont@uwm.edu
Application Notes	For this position, applicants are required to apply online. UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Additionally, applicants must complete all required fields and attach any required documents. The process is complete when the message “Your application has been submitted” is displayed and you receive a confirmation number.

Official posting: https://jobs.uwm.edu/postings/36524