Academic Advising Professional - Ag, Life Sciences

Academic Advising Professional - Ag, Life Sciences & Natural Resources Join Our Campus Community!

Thank you for your interest in joining the University of Wyoming. Our community thrives on the contributions of talented and driven individuals who share in our mission, vision, and values. If your expertise and experience align with the goals of our institution, we would be thrilled to hear from you. We encourage you to apply and become a valued member of our vibrant campus community today!

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 over 15% of your gross salary. With your mandatory employee contribution, the total contribution toward your retirement plan exceeds 19%.
• Exceptional Health & Prescription Coverage: Enjoy access to medical, dental, and vision insurance with competitive employer contributions, that include 4 deductible options to suit your needs.
• Paid Time Off: Benefit from ample vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and paid winter closure.
• Tuition Waiver: Employees and eligible dependents can take advantage of tuition waivers, supporting continuous education and professional growth.
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs: 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.

Academic Advising Professional

Coordinate and administer academic advising functions for University of Wyoming College of Agriculture, Life Sciences, and Natural Resources students. Responsible for providing advisement in university and college requirements and procedures to prospective and current students, parents, and staff.

• Provide academic advising for CALSNR undergraduate students while adhering to the requirements and regulations needed to complete their programs, as well as advising best practices and FERPA. This includes advising for the next semester's courses, schedule changes, graduation planning, major/minor exploration, resource connections and referrals, early career/internship discussions and referrals. Serve as as a resource to students for University forms and policies.
  
  Provide academic, institutional, and overall support for students throughout the entire calendar year.
• Assist with the planning, development, and execution of new student onboarding, including the CALSNR online orientation, new student advising, transcript review and articulation, and events such as New Student Days throughout the spring and Saddle Up in the fall.
• Maintain accurate and appropriate student records, including student curriculum planning, goals, advising notes, recommendations, and other information related to student success. Daily use of appropriate advising technology. Maintain an accurate caseload. Help maintain internal Advising Center student resource materials. Organize Advising season schedule to ensure all advisees can be met with in a timely fashion. Ensure accurate and timely communications to students.
• Liaise with Senior Academic Advisors, Advising Manager, and faculty to establish a high level of understanding of curricular requirements, research areas, career objectives, opportunities for student involvement within their area of study.
• Become and remain knowledgeable on best practices in advising. Develop a personal professional development plan. Participate in advisor observations, advisor meetings, and…