Academic Advisor

Position Summary:

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville is accepting applicants for a 50% Academic Advisor position in the College of Business, Industry, Life Science and Agriculture. This position will work directly with students to help them plan a successful academic path toward their degree and provide ongoing support for their learning. An Academic Advisor will engage students in decision making processes and promote appropriate and responsible choices on academic matters such as course selection and degree requirements. Will maintain appropriate confidentiality, update student advising records, and contribute to the delivery and development of academic advising related events and programs. The successful candidate will work to ensure students receive accurate, timely, and holistic advising services in support of promoting student success, retention, and program completion while striving to create a welcoming, equitable, and inclusive environment. This position is scheduled primarily during normal working hours and is in-person.

Responsibilities:

• Academic Advising:
  • Receives, processes, and responds to academic inquiries according to established policies and procedures.
  • 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.
  • Maintains expertise with advised curriculum and may assist in developing and recommending exceptions for policy and curriculum.
  • Monitors academic progress of students and develop intervention strategies to assist students in their academic development; make referrals as warranted.
  • Implements academic advising events such as workshops, panel discussions, and guest speakers.
  • 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.
  • 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.

• Academic Coaching:
  • Works with students (including those “at-risk”) one-on-one to help them develop effective learning strategies and to become self-regulated learners.
  • Motivates students to identify and overcome obstacles that may be impeding academic success.
  • Instructs students on how to focus on individual goals and identify steps in reaching those goals.
  • Works with students to develop strong time-management and organization.

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

• Bachelor’s degree in counseling, communication, education, psychology, student services, business or a related field.
• Minimum of 1 year professional experience in one or more of the following areas: academic advising, academic coaching, working with transfer students, admissions, student services education setting, or related programs
• Highly motivated, empathetic person with strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Experience working with students and/or clients using academic & career advising theory and techniques
• Demonstrated organizational skills, attention to detail, and openness to new approaches and ideas.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Proficient in software applications such as Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Skilled in conducting presentations in front of small and large groups
• Awareness of FERPA and ethical principles in working with students.

Why It’s Great to be a Pioneer:

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville, founded in 1866, offers 47 baccalaureate and 10 master's programs. It possesses institutional strengths in middle level education, engineering, industrial technology, agriculture, criminal justice and business. The campus is located in Southwest Wisconsin's largest and most historic community. The region offers excellent school systems, high quality medical and hospital facilities, outstanding recreational opportunities, and vibrant businesses and industries. UW-Platteville is a cultural and educational center for the Tri-State region of Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin.

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Application Deadline:

To ensure full consideration, applications must be submitted through our online applicant portal by January 21, 2025. Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled.

How to Apply:

The following documents are required for applicant consideration:

• Letter of application addressing all required qualifications
• A current resume

For questions regarding this position, please contact:

Dr. Jodi McDermott - Assistant Dean of College of BILSA

Email: mcdermoj@uwplatt.edu

We Support Diversity and Inclusion:

Our mission is to foster a diverse environment that contributes to an inclusive culture and climate by promoting critical discourse and meaningful interactions between all members of our campus community.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville is committed to recruiting, supporting and fostering a diverse, inclusive and civil community of outstanding faculty, staff and students, and is an AA/EEO Employer. A criminal background check is required for employment. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the U.S. at time of hire.

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.