Academic & Career Advisor - Student Support Services TRIO

Academic & Career Advisor - Student Support Services TRIO

Position Title:

Academic & Career Advisor – Student Support Services TRIO
Job Category:
Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Regular
Campus:
Student Support Services

Support first‑generation students, students from limited‑income backgrounds, and students with disabilities through a federally funded grant program designed to increase retention, persistence, graduation, and academic achievement. Work collaboratively in a coordinated care approach to provide timely, proactive, and integrated services inside and outside the classroom.

• Manage an assigned caseload of students, providing proactive outreach, ongoing support, and coordinated communication.
• Utilize Navigate to document student interactions, analyze alerts and progress reports, and monitor enrollment and engagement trends.
• Maintain accurate and timely advising records.
• Engage in proactive outreach and interventions guided by data‑informed insights and campus leadership direction.
• Provide individualized advising to help students understand educational options and academic requirements for degree completion plans.
• Guide students through self‑assessments, interest inventories, and career research tools to identify strengths, interests, and set academic, personal and career goals.
• Teach academic and career readiness skills through orientations, workshops, classroom presentations, and courses such as freshman seminars or career exploration.
• Connect students to key academic and personal resources such as tutoring, counseling, basic needs support, and financial aid.
• Coach students on effective job and internship search strategies, including networking, resume and cover letter development, and interview preparation.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and campus services such as Parkside Works to ensure a coordinated and supportive student experience.
• Stay current on academic policies, curriculum changes, labor market trends, and advising best practices; pursue ongoing professional development and certification.
• Respond to academic inquiries and maintain confidentiality of student records in compliance with FERPA policies.
• Participate in campus‑wide advising community and provide input to leadership on advising, recruitment, and co‑curricular programs.
• Serve as a main point of contact for students, providing information about educational options and referrals to institutional resources.
• Proactively engage students as needed; perform other duties as assigned.
• Occasionally travel between school buildings and attend evening or weekend events.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
• One or more years of para‑professional or professional experience in a related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of best practices that promote student academic success and career exploration.
• Ability to learn, understand, and explain related processes and requirements.

• Success supporting and engaging first‑generation, limited‑income, and/or students with disabilities.
• Experience overcoming barriers similar to those of TRIO participants.
• Knowledge of career assessments and career development theory.
• Prior experience with proactive student intervention.
• Master's degree from an accredited institution.

$45,000–$48,000 per year, depending on qualifications and experience.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or state law and UW System policies.