Academic Advisor I or II

Academic Advisor I or II

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is the flagship urban campus of the University of Wisconsin System and committed to academic excellence with enrollment of approximately 25,000 students. One of the nation's top research universities (R-1 status), the Lubar College is a metropolitan business school of national distinction, accredited by the AACSB, and offers BBA, MBA, Executive MBA, MS, and Ph.D. degree programs.

Additionally, our MBA and undergraduate programs are ranked regionally and nationally for excellence and the Lubar College hosts one of only five SAP University Competence Centers worldwide. With doctorates from some of the country's leading universities, full-time faculty bring an impressive range of expertise and are recognized for outstanding achievement in their fields with broad experience in business organizations and governmental bodies.

Opportunities for research are abundant in this vibrant metropolitan area with both a strong presence of manufacturing and service operations. Located in Southeastern Wisconsin's commercial and industrial hub, Milwaukee is the third-ranked manufacturing center in the United States and home to 1300+ manufacturing firms and 400+ engineering firms with annual receipts of 24 billion dollars. Milwaukee is a vibrant and diverse area on the shores of Lake Michigan with easy access to beaches, a thriving cultural scene, championship sporting events, an expansive urban parks system, and hundreds of miles of bike lanes and paths.

It is in the seventh most affordable metropolitan market in the country and offers a vibrant quality of life in a globally competitive region.

Responsibilities

• Advise, coach, and guide admitted Graduate Business students through the exploration of Lubar's array of courses leading to a graduate degree.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of graduate programs and requirements as well as the benefit of completing a program at the Lubar College of Business.
• Collaborate with the Graduate Student Services at the Lubar College of Business to develop and host events and conduct outreach to admitted students.
• Lead the development and execution of the annual retention plan to determine what initiatives, processes, and events will be held to ensure high graduation rates.
• Work directly with faculty on program changes and admission decisions.
• Using the campus CRM data, college data, and qualitative data from surveys and focus groups, assess recruitment initiatives and their effect on the yield of business students and refine recruitment plans based on findings.
• Design and implement student engagement initiatives that foster a sense of belonging and community among Graduate Business students.
• Develop mentoring programming that connects alumni and industry professionals to current Graduate business students.
• Plan and coordinate orientation programs, workshops, networking events, and student development activities.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, alumni, and industry partners to create meaningful engagement opportunities for students.
• Develop communication strategies to keep students informed about academic deadlines, campus resources, and professional development events.
• Build relationships with prospective, current and graduating students to strengthen retention, persistence, and overall student satisfaction.
• Track engagement metrics and contribute to student success and retention initiatives through data-informed decision-making.

• Bachelor's Degree or higher.
• At least one (1) year of professional academic advising experience in higher education working directly with students.

• Master's Degree or higher
• Experience advising graduate students
• 3+ years of advising experience at UWM or a similar institution
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, as evidenced by written application materials and interviews (where applicable)
• Experience building positive relationships with diverse populations
• Prior experience working with transfer, international and/or graduate students
• Experience coordinating student programming and events

Target Salary Range:
Starting pay: $55,000 (Final salary offer will be determined based on qualifications and experience)

9/7/2026 at 11:59 pm.

Interested applicants are required to apply online and provide a cover letter and detailed resume/CV that addresses your professional-level work experience as it relates to all required and preferred qualifications. Finalist candidate(s) being considered for hire will be required to provide three professional/supervisor references through an external reference checking tool. References will not be contacted prior to candidates being notified. In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from the candidates' application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they may be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.

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