Academic Advisor I​/II

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee College of Health Professions and Sciences (CHPS) invites applications for a full-time Academic Advisor position. Applicants must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and relate well to a broad audienceuperb organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple responsibilities, excellent follow-through, ability to work with a team and independently, and an aptitude for detail-oriented tasks are essential.

Applicants are expected to have knowledge of academic advising best practices and student development theories.

The Academic Advisor in the College of Health Professions and Sciences (CHPS) engages students in decision making processes and promotes appropriate and responsible choices on academic matters such as course selection, degree requirements, and academic pathways.  Maintains appropriate confidentiality, updates student advising records, and contributes to the development and delivery of academic advising related events and programs.  The Academic Advisor works to ensure students interested in nursing receive accurate, timely, and holistic advising services in support of promoting student success, retention, and program completion.  

Strives to create a welcoming, equitable, and inclusive work environment.

All CHPS academic advisors participate in New Student Orientation, Panther Transition Experience which occur in both summer and December/January, advising all CHPS incoming students in an in-person format. This position requires some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Hybrid work options (minimum of 3 business days on campus each week) may be available with specifics regarding work location requirements discussed during the interview process.  

This position is required to occasionally support programming during evenings and weekends. The target hiring range is $55,000-$60,000 per year.  Final salary offers contingent upon skills, knowledge, and abilities as 1-2 years of relevant work experience.

Evidence of excellent written communication skills and attention to detail (based on evaluation of submitted application materials).Master’s Degree in Higher Education, Student Development, or related field.  3 years of relevant work experience in academic advising.  Experience working on a team to create, implement or deliver projects or programming.

Knowledge of academic advising software (ex: Navigate
360, Oracle Peoplesoft, Slate, Stellic).

Experience with academic planning, career development, and/or retention initiatives.

Interested applicants are required to apply online and provide a
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** that addresses yourto all required and preferred qualifications. professional level work experience as it relates In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable toascertainfrom the candidates' application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they may be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) is Wisconsin’s second-largest university, with a unique dual mission of access and research to provide high-quality education for students from all backgrounds.

UWMis one of 146 top research universities recognized as “R1” by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. At UWM, we are committed to creating positive employee experiences, so our team members are able to thrive and excel in their work. UWMoffers a comprehensive benefits package and contributes toward the cost of several benefit plans. Employees with a qualifying position also receive an  including vacation, sick leave (with no expiration), personal holiday, and paid legal holidays.

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