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Position Description
The University of Wisconsin-Madison's College of Engineering (CoE) seeks a dynamic professional to join our undergraduate academic advising office as an academic advisor. CoE academic advisors assist students throughout their undergraduate academic careers, especially during periods of important transitions. The CoE academic advising office utilizes a high-touch advising model to develop supportive and compassionate professional relationships with assigned advisees. In addition to their work with students, academic advisors work collaboratively with departmental representatives to implement and manage student services, including curricular management, schedule of classes and enrollment management. Academic advisors also contribute to the planning and execution of various student programs and large-scale, in-person events and initiatives associated with the advising office and the other offices in the CoE academic affairs unit, ensuring a comprehensive approach to student success. All CoE academic advisors also participate in campus Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration (SOAR) program during the summer and a few days every January, advising all incoming CoE first-year and transfer students. The undergraduate academic advising office is part of CoE's academic affairs unit, a diverse and vibrant organization that includes academic advising, the Engineering Student Center, career services, student leadership, scholarships, and student wellness.
Duties
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.
15% 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
10% Implements academic advising events such as workshops, panel discussions, and guest speakers
5% 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
15% Maintains expertise with advised curriculum and may assist in developing and recommending exceptions for policy and curriculum
15% Proactively engages students as needed
5% 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
10% Works to support the idea of engineering for all in advising practices and procedures; supports and enhances a climate of inclusive excellence for students and colleagues.
10% Collaborates with departments on curricular management; serves as an informational advisor for curriculum committees. Supports CoE academic affairs unit on various programming, outreach and recruitment initiatives.
Application Process
Go here to apply: https://jobs.wisc.edu/jobs/academic-advisor-madison-wisconsin-united-states-69ab5e84-ddde-416f-8fba-62a56b39c3fe
Additional Information: Selected applicants will receive an invitation to participate in phone or virtual interviews shortly after the application deadline. Those moving on to final round interviews will be invited to an in-person interview at UW-Madison. Once finalists are identified, they will be asked to provide names and contact information for at least three professional references, including a current/most recent supervisor.
How to Apply: Please click on the "Apply Now" button to start the application process. Applicants will be asked to upload a resume and cover letter.
As part of your cover letter, please address the following items:
- Why you are interested in working in engineering undergraduate advising
- How your professional background and previous work experience relate to this position
Institution Information
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
Additional Information
Go here to apply: https://jobs.wisc.edu/jobs/academic-advisor-madison-wisconsin-united-states-69ab5e84-ddde-416f-8fba-62a56b39c3fe
Contact Information
Beth Brandl
[email protected]
608-262-5270
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1.
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