Academic Advising Professional - Engineering & Physical Sciences Deans Office

Job Description

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At the University of Wyoming, we value our employees and invest in their success. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance. Benefits include:

• Generous Retirement Contributions
  :
  The State contributes 14.94% of your gross salary, and you contribute 3.68%, totaling 18.62% toward your retirement plan.
• Exceptional Health & Prescription Coverage
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  Enjoy access to medical, dental, and vision insurance with competitive employer contributions, that include 4 deductible options to suit your needs.
• Paid Time Off
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  Benefit from ample vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and paid winter closure.
• Tuition Waiver
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  Employees and eligible dependents can take advantage of tuition waivers, supporting continuous education and professional growth.
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs
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  Stay healthy with wellness initiatives, counseling services, and mental health resources.

At the University of Wyoming
, we are committed to creating a supportive and enriching workplace. To learn more about what we offer, please refer to UW's Benefits Summary.

JOB TITLE:

Academic Advising Professional

JOB PURPOSE:

Provide academic advising to students in the College of Engineering and Physical Science. Manage degree audits and student progress towards degree. Develop and administer program activities, goals and objectives as directed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide academic advising for undergraduate students in CEPS. Daily use of Banner Student Information System. Interpret UW and CEPS regulations and policies. Meet with students to identify and overcome academic difficulties. Work with students to promote their success er students as appropriate to UW and CEPS resources. Assist students with registration and prerequisite issues. Problem-solve regarding student's course selections. Counsel students who have experienced academic challenges (such as Bridge, Early Alert, Probation, Suspension, and Reinstatements).
  
  Initiate and complete credit evaluations for returning and transfer students. Assist in development of advising materials.
• Manage all aspects of critical degree check procedures for assigned advisees. Maintain consistency between department requirements and Student Information Systems (Degree Works). Manage student files.
• Regularly interact and work closely with students, faculty, department heads, ACES, Office of the Registrar, Admissions, Financial Aid, CEPS Student Services Center, Career Services, and the CEPS Advising Manager to resolve problems and make decisions relating to degree requirements, registration, and student success. Provide assistance to students with appointments and email on a daily n basis. Facilitate communication to students.
• Remain knowledgeable on University and CEAS policies, regulations and procedures, federal regulations (FERPA), and other policies that impact advising. Become and remain knowledgeable on ABET accreditation requirements. Remain knowledgeable regarding Wyoming community colleges policies, regulations and procedures pertaining to degree requirements, admissions, registration, financial aid and career counseling. Become and remain knowledgeable on best practices in advising. Develop a personal professional development plan and philosophy of advising statement.
  
  Participate in training programs as appropriate. Participate in CEPS advisor observations. Collaborate with CEPS Advising Office staff to promote best practices.
• Assist with New Student Orientation activities as required. Attend all sessions, and advise incoming students. Check and finalize new student schedules. Advise incoming students who are not able to attend Orientation. Assist with administration of learning community schedules and activities. Assist with administration of retention programs. Assist with implementation and coordination of faculty mentoring activities.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

• Committee assignments, event coordination, and professional activities.

COMPETENCIES:

• Analysis/Problem Identification
• Attention to Detail
• Influence
• Integrity
• Sensitivity
• Service Orientation

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelor's degree

Experience:

1 year work-related experience with student populations, administration, program development, or customer service

DESIRED

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent communication skills, problem solving skills, strong attention to detail
• Experience working in a higher education or K-12 setting.
• Experience with student information systems and/or database systems.
• Knowledge of principles of academic and/or career…