Academic Advisor - College of Letters and Sciences - 20970
ATTENTION:
The College of Letters and Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater seeks an Academic Advisor (AE002).
JOB DETAILS:
This is a twelve-month position that reports to the Associate Dean in the College of Letters and Sciences (CoLS). This position provides direct advising to students and strategically supports faculty advisors in STEM majors, in particular Computer Science and Cybersecurity majors, as well as other high-demand or high-need areas. This position will assist with recruitment and orientation events as well as retention and student success initiatives across the College.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
- Two years' experience in an education setting.
- Demonstrated commitment to inclusive practices to ensure student success.
- Professional experience engaging with faculty, staff, students, families/guests, and/or general public.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience as an academic advisor in a higher education setting.
- Experience working with students in STEM disciplines.
- Experience working with at-risk students.
- Career development facilitator training and/or Global Career Development.
- Facilitator certification; knowledge of career development theory and practices.
- Excellent written, verbal, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of best practices to promote student academic success and career exploration.
- Ability to learn, understand and explain complex processes and requirements.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations, including necessary training and drills.
- Ability to interact respectfully with people from diverse socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Academic Advising and Student Success:
- Provide advising support to students across CoLS with a focus on students in STEM majors, particularly Computer Science and Cybersecurity.
- Collaborate with faculty advisors across the college to provide advising to students with CoLS majors.
- Communicate with prospective students to offer advice and information on requirements and opportunities at UW-Whitewater.
- Support students in the process of preparing for and applying to professional schools and provide guidance as they face the realities of competitive professional program admission processes.
- Utilize Navigate and other campus technologies to maintain records and collaborate with other campus units to support student success.
- Advise new students at Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration (SOAR) events.
- Collaborate with campus partners to ensure holistic student advising and support.
- Assist in supporting at-risk students.
- Assist in supporting transfer students.
Administrative Duties:
- Participate in Preview Days, Admitted Student Days, and other recruitment events.
- Co-facilitate CoLS advising and student success programming.
- Assist in maintaining and updating four-year plans, CoLS advising website, program lists, and CoLS Advising Office publications in collaboration with others in the CoLS Advising Office.
- Support outreach efforts to assist in recruiting new students.
- Other duties as assigned
UNIVERSITY INFORMATION:
UW-Whitewater is a thriving public university located in southeastern Wisconsin. It leads the way in providing world-class, affordable higher education programs to more students than neighboring regional comprehensives in the University of Wisconsin System. A collaborative team of 1,300 faculty and staff are devoted to the success of the university's 11,000 students at its main and Rock County campuses. The team provides high-impact practices and academic programs - online and in person - from associate to doctoral levels. Recognized nationally for affordability, inclusion, and career development, UWW has approximately one-third first-generation students and boasts strength in many areas, especially business and education. The campus and community embrace the Warhawk Family spirit, supporting the university's arts and nationally recognized NCAA Division-III level championship athletics. As a proud institution of access, more than 10 percent of undergraduate students use the acclaimed Center for Students with Disabilities - a priority mission since the 1970s.
UW-Whitewater's campuses are located centrally near Milwaukee, Madison, and Chicago, offering easy access to the cultural and commercial opportunities of major metropolitan areas. Near both Lake Geneva and the Wisconsin Dells, the area attracts numerous visitors from across the country. Whitewater is a vibrant college community near the Kettle Moraine State Forest offering area residents seasonal outdoor enjoyment. The nearby Rock County campus is located in Janesville, a town of 60,000 located on the Rock River and known as Wisconsin's Park Place.
Belonging and mattering are central to the university's culture, and UW-Whitewater strives to maintain an environment where individual and collective efforts are valued and celebrated. The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and actively seeks and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and veterans.
ORGANIZATION INFORMATION:
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is part of the 13-campus University of Wisconsin System (https://www.wisconsin.edu).
Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(b) provides that applicants may indicate in writing that their identity should be kept confidential. In response to a public records request, the University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(a).
Per Regent Policy Document 20-19, University of Wisconsin System Criminal Background Check Policy and UW System Administrative Policy 1275 Recruitment Policies, UW-Whitewater requires criminal background checks as a contingency to employment. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. All final candidates must be asked, prior to hire, whether they have been found to have engaged in, are currently under investigation for, or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks, these same sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked.
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater requires that all employees be active participants in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills.
For UW-Whitewater Campus safety information and crime statistics/annual Security Report, see Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. If you would like a paper copy of the report please contact the UW-Whitewater Police at 262-472-4660.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Well-qualified candidates can expect a starting annual salary commensurate with the candidate's education, related experience, and qualifications.
UW System employees receive an excellent benefit package. To learn more about the UW System's comprehensive benefit package, review the UW System Employee Benefits Brochure.
CONDITIONS OF APPOINTMENT:
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources. UW-Whitewater is not an e-verify employer, therefore STEM extensions are not options for work authorization.
TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION:
Applications received by July 7th, 2024, are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.
If you have questions regarding this recruitment or if you are unable to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact us at (262) 472-1024 or hr@uww.edu
For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Peggy Strong
262-472-1550
TO APPLY:
Only complete application packages will be considered. This includes online submission of the following documents:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Name and contact information for three professional references
This Job ID is 20970.
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