Student Success Academic Advisor

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Position Title:Academic Advisor

Job Category:Academic Staff

Employment Type:Regular

Job Profile:Academic Advisor

Job Duties:

Engages students as active partners in their academic decision‑making. Guides course selection, degree planning, and navigation of university policies while promoting informed,responsible choices aligned with students’ goals. Maintains accurate advising records and contributes to the planning and delivery of UARC advising programs, events, and outreach initiatives. Delivers timely, accurate, holistic advising that supports student success, persistence, and on‑time graduation,while fostering a welcoming, equitable, and inclusive environment where all Titans feel valued and supported.

Key

Job Responsibilities:

• Participates in the campus-wide advising community providing input to leadership regarding the development of advising,recruitment, and co/curricular programs offered by theschool/college

• Receives, processes, and responds to academic inquiries according to established policies and procedures

• Serves as a main point of contact for students and provides information about educational options and academic requirements;assists with identifying and assessing interests, skills, andvalues to match appropriate field of study/career options, andrefers students to appropriate institutional resources

• Implements academic advising events such as workshops, panel discussions, and guest speakers

• Maintains confidentiality and accurate student records and processes and responds to academic inquiries according to established institutional and Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) policies

• Maintains expertise with advised curriculum and may assist in developing and recommending exceptions for policy and curriculum

• Proactively engages students as needed

Department:

Undergraduate Academic Resource Center (UARC)

Compensation:

Starting at $45,000 commensurate with experience

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Demonstrated exceptional interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Presentation skills.
• Ability to use, learn, and adapt to a variety of technology platforms, that change regularly, used in the delivery of advising(ie: Micro Soft Office, People Soft, Navigate, AI, etc.)
• Commitment to delivery of high quality academic advising to adiverse college student population.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment; learn and communicate continually changing and detailed information.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Counseling, Higher Education, or related area
• Preferred Experience:
  
  2+ years
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Advising or counseling experience.
• Experience working and communicating with a variety of teens,adults, and/or stakeholders from varying backgrounds and learning styles.
• Experience working in higher education.
• Teaching or training experience.
• Knowledge of student development theory.
• Experience advising non-traditional students in online programs.

How to Apply:

Applicants must submit the following documents using the online application:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Philosophy of Advising statement

* Please use your application materials to speak to each of the qualifications for this position as listed above. Be sure to describe your relevant experience and areas of expertise, using specific examples from your work and education history. Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required documents prior to submitting the online application.

All final candidates will be asked to provide names, email contact information, and/or phone numbers for three (3) references, with atleast one being from a manager or supervisor, during the interview process.

Note:

Once you have attached your materials and submitted your application, you will not be able to go into the system and change them.

To Ensure Consideration:
Applications received by the end of theday on 05/28/2026 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration. Application materials will be evaluated, and the most qualified applicants willbe invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration.

Contact Information:
For questions regarding your application and additional options toapply, contact Human Resources at recruitment or.

Work Authorization
Unless otherwise indicated in the job posting, the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. UWOshkosh is not an e-verify employer; therefore, STEM extensions arenot options for work authorization.

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