Academic Advisor

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Academic Staff

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Academic Advisor

The University of Wisconsin‑Madison's Philosophy Department seeks a dynamic professional to join our undergraduate academic advising office as an academic advisor. This advising position is primarily focused on supporting the new Ethics of Data and Artificial Intelligence Certificate in the College of Letters and Science, housed in the Philosophy Department.

Philosophy’s academic advisors are expected to develop supportive and compassionate professional relationships with advisees, assist with broader departmental tasks, and support students throughout their undergraduate academic careers.

• Implement academic advising events such as workshops, panel discussions, and guest speakers.
• Participate in the campus‑wide advising community and provide input to leadership regarding the development of advising, recruitment, and co‑curricular programs offered by the school or college.
• Serve as the main point of contact for students, provide information about educational options and academic requirements, help students identify and assess interests, skills, and values, match them to appropriate fields of study or career options, and refer students to appropriate institutional resources.
• Proactively engage students as needed.
• Receive, process, and respond to academic inquiries according to established policies and procedures.
• Maintain expertise with the advised curriculum and assist in developing and recommending exceptions to policy and curriculum.
• Maintain confidentiality and accurate student records and respond to academic inquiries in accordance with institutional and FERPA policies.
• Participate in campus Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration (SOAR) programming during the summer and in January, advising interested certificate students in person.
• Occasionally support programming during evenings and weekends as required.

Compensation: $55,000–$65,000 depending on experience and qualifications. Employees can expect generous vacation, holidays, sick leave, competitive insurances, and retirement benefits.

• At least one year of experience in student services in higher education, secondary education, or a related field.
• At least one year of professional or college experience in philosophy, or in computer, data, or information science fields.
• At least one year of teaching experience in higher education or secondary education.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively and effectively within and for a diverse community in a responsive, sensitive, and caring manner.
• Demonstrated adaptability, with the ability to manage uncertainty and remain flexible in a dynamic and evolving environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and professionalism in communicating with faculty, staff, students, visiting students and families, and the general public.
• Excellent written, verbal, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proven commitment and ability to work with diverse student populations.

• Academic advising experience in higher education.
• Experience working with or teaching students in philosophy, or in computer, data, or information science at the higher education or secondary education levels.
• Experience working on a team to create, implement, or deliver projects or programming.
• Experience delivering information to a wide variety of audiences in a variety of formats (written communication, presentations, etc.).
• Understanding of Letters & Science curricula, and ability to relate that understanding to current and prospective students.
• Experience creating teaching content in Canvas or similar programs.

Bachelor’s degree required (preferred in Philosophy, Computer, Information or Data Science; Arts & Humanities; Counseling and/or adult and higher education or related field). Master’s degree preferred (preferred in Philosophy, Computer, Information or Data Science; Arts & Humanities; Counseling and/or adult and higher education or related field).

The University of Wisconsin‑Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgrounds and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.