Advisor SHSW Nursing Programs

Position Title

Advisor SHSW Nursing Programs

Academic Staff

Regular

Academic Advisor

This position reports to the Student Success Center Director in the School of Health Sciences and Wellness and is responsible for school recruitment efforts, enrollment management, and student success initiatives, including academic advising. The Academic Advisor manages the Nursing 1+2+1 Partnership Program, a collaborative initiative that impacts outreach, recruitment, retention, and student success of undergraduates. The role is highly complex and constantly evolving to best meet student needs across various academic programs, collaborating with school, college, campus, and external constituents.

The Advisor serves as the primary academic adviser to a select group of students while providing support to students across the entire school.

• 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 for policy and curriculum.
• Maintain confidentiality and accurate student records, responding to academic inquiries in accordance with FERPA policies.
• Implement academic advising events such as workshops, panel discussions, and guest speakers.
• Participate in the campus‑wide advising community, providing input to leadership regarding advising, recruitment, and co‑curricular programs.
• Act as the main point of contact for students, offering information about educational options and academic requirements, helping identify and assess interests, skills, and values, matching students to appropriate fields of study or career options, and referring students to institutional resources.

School of Health Sciences and Wellness

The position is full‑time, salaried, exempt, academic staff. The starting annual salary is in the range of $48,000 – $55,000, commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications. Eligible Universities of Wisconsin employees receive an excellent benefits package. For more information, refer to the Universities of Wisconsin Employee Benefits Quick Guide and Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Professional work experience in advising, career services, admissions, and/or student services in a college or university setting, or background as a healthcare professional.
• Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills.

• Master’s degree.
• Professional experience advising nursing students.
• Ability to encourage and motivate students with a strong commitment to student success.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Attentive to detail with strong record‑keeping and data management skills.
• Demonstrated effective use of technology.

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.