Academic Advisor - Academic Advising & Exploration Center

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Whitewater, WI, USA
Base: $45,000 starting annual salary; bonus/equity...
Bachelor's degree required
Three years higher education experience
Student-facing support role
The position focuses on providing holistic advising services to help new and undeclared students matriculate and succeed during their first year

Job Summary

  • The position focuses on providing holistic advising services to help new and undeclared students matriculate and succeed during their first year.
  • Advisors serve as the main point of contact for students, assisting with academic requirements, interest assessment, and referrals to campus resources.
  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States as the university does not offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Matching Summary

The position focuses on providing holistic advising services to help new and undeclared students matriculate and succeed during their first year.

Salary

Base: $45,000 starting annual salary; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Excellent UW System benefit package included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Three years higher education experience
  • Student-facing support role
  • FERPA compliance knowledge
  • Program planning and course selection

Nice-to-have

  • Master's degree preferred
  • PeopleSoft and EAB Navigate knowledge
  • Experience with diverse populations
  • Workshop and panel presentation skills
  • Collaborative team participation

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree with minimum three years professional higher education experience
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States
  • Knowledge of Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) policies

Work Rights

Must be legally authorized to work in the US

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