Academic Advisor

Job Summary:

The Center for Academic Excellence (CAE) is home to several initiatives that support student success in the College of Letters & Science (https://cae.ls.wisc.edu/ ) including the CAE cohort program; Summer Collegiate Experience (SCE); and the L&S STEM Scholars Initiative. These programs work together to offer an enriching, inclusive community for L&S students who are from low income and/or rural backgrounds or who are the first in their family to attend college. CAE provides a variety of engagement opportunities to students, including summer residential experiences, holistic academic advising, academic coaching, paid research opportunities, health and wellness events, social events, graduate school and career preparation, and connection with L&S learning communities that facilitate connection and collaboration.
The CAE Academic Advisor serves as primary advisor to a caseload of CAE students and will provide holistic, high-touch advising as part of a committed team of student service professionals who demonstrate care, patience, and authenticity in their engagement with students. They empower students to set and meet high expectations and they are expected to exhibit the CAE values of community, student-centeredness, social justice and advocacy in their work. CAE Advisors also contribute to the overall development of students by creating and organizing programming that spans the entire academic year. They work in partnerships with a variety of offices across campus that support the academic, co-curricular, and financial well-being of students. They also work in collaboration with L&S Academic Advising Services to provide advising to students in the College of Letters & Science (L&S) at new student orientation (SOAR).

Responsibilities:
Engages students in decision making processes and promotes appropriate and responsible choices on academic matters such as course selection and degree requirements. Maintains appropriate confidentiality, updates student advising records, and contributes to the development and delivery of academic advising related events and programs. Works to ensure students 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.

• 10% Receives, processes, and responds to academic inquiries according to established policies and procedures
• 10% 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
• 15% Implements academic advising events such as workshops, panel discussions, and guest speakers
• 10% 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
• 5% Maintains expertise with advised curriculum and may assist in developing and recommending exceptions for policy and curriculum
• 20% Proactively engages students as needed
• 10% 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
• 20% Coordinates CAE projects, committees, and/or student staff to holistically support students and contribute to the CAE mission.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Education:

Required
Bachelor's Degree

Qualifications:

Required:
--One or more years of experience working with individuals in a developmental or supporting manner (e.g., advising/student services, teaching, counseling, human resources, coaching).
--One or more years of experience working with diverse professional staff and students.
--Demonstrated commitment to equity and social justice, understanding of the systemic barriers at the pre-collegiate and collegiate levels, and student-centered approach.
--Strong written and oral communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
--Ability to work as a member of the CAE team and build collaborations with campus partners.
--Ability to work flexible hours (some evenings and weekends are necessary).
Preferred:
--Facilitation skills that can be used during group advising sessions, presenting at orientation or CAE events, facilitating planning meetings, etc.
--Experience and demonstrated success in working with college students from backgrounds historically underrepresented in higher education such as first-generation college students, students from low-income backgrounds, and students from rural communities.
--Demonstrated ability to engage in holistic advising, including transition to university, financial literacy, wellness, connection with resources.

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%
This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $50,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
The typical starting salary for this position is $50,000-$56,300 depending on qualifications and experience. The full salary range for this position is $50,000 to $80,520. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and saving accounts; and retirement benefits. Learn more: https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/new-employee-benefits-enrollment/  

Additional Information:

This position requires that most work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Academic Advisors may be eligible for up to one day a week of remote work at an offsite, non-campus location after onboarding and training are completed.
CAE is housed in the department of L&S Student Academic Affairs (SAA), which enhances the Wisconsin Experience of L&S students by providing services and programs designed to support academic success, including academic advising, High-Impact Practice programing, scholarships, academic information and policy problem-resolution.

How to Apply:

Please click on the "Apply Now" button to start the application process.
You will be asked to submit a resume and cover letter. In your cover letter, please address the qualifications listed above, with particular attention to experience in the following areas:
--Academic advising, or other experience working with individuals in a developmental or supporting manner
--Experience that informs knowledge of the academic needs of students from underrepresented backgrounds in higher education
--Planning and implementing workshops and educational services to students representing a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences.
Contact information for three references, one of which must be a current supervisor, will be requested from candidates invited to final round interviews. References will not be contacted without advance notice.
For questions on the position, contact: Kelly Cuene, [email protected]  or 608-890-3382.

Contact:

Kelly Cuene
[email protected]
608-890-3382
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Academic Advisor(AE002)

Department(s):

A48-COL OF LETTERS & SCIENCE/ADM-STU ACAD AFF/STU AF-GN

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

292756-AS

 
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