Academic Advisor

Position Title

Academic Advisor

Academic Staff

Regular

Academic Advisor

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.

• Participates in the campus-wide advising community providing input to leadership regarding the development of advising, recruitment, and co/curricular programs offered by the school/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, and values to match appropriate field of study/career options, and refers 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.

Undergraduate Academic Resource Center (UARC)

Starting at $45,000 commensurate with experience.

• 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 (i.e., Micro Soft Office, People Soft, Navigate, AI, etc.).
• Commitment to delivery of high quality academic advising to a diverse college student population.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment; learn and communicate continually changing and detailed information.

• 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.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

UWO provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact the Human Resources office at .

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. UWO is not an e-verify employer; therefore, STEM extensions are not options for work authorization.