Academic Advisor Job at University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh

University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh Fond du Lac, WI 54935

$51,930 - $55,174 a year
Official Title:
Academic Advising Assistant Director (B) - Internal Search

Business Title:
Assistant Director of Academic Advising

Employment Class:
Academic Staff

FTE:
1.0

Compensation:
51,930 to $55,174

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Terms of Employment:
Annual, Fixed-Term Renewable

Position Summary:

** This is an internal search that will only consider current UW Oshkosh employees.**

Serves as a work unit leader on academic advising and related service delivery. Contributes to strategic initiatives, program, and personnel management, and strives to create a welcoming, equitable, and inclusive work environment.

UW Oshkosh provides a competitive benefits package for all benefit-eligible positions. Click here for more details.



Responsibilities
    Exercises supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees
    Contributes to the conceptualization, development, and implementation of strategic initiatives to ensure alignment of strategy and operations
    Receives, processes, and responds to academic inquiries according to established policies and procedures
    Advises students and provides information about educational options and academic requirements. Identifies and assesses interests, skills, and values to match appropriate field of study/career options and refers students to appropriate institutional resources
    Develops and 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
    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
    Manages one or more specific operational area(s) or functional area(s) or program(s) within the unit
    Serves as a liaison to internal and external stakeholders to maintain campus partnerships
    Maintains expertise with advised curriculum and may assist in developing and recommending exceptions for policy and curriculum.

Qualifications

Required:
    Bachelor’s Degree
    Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
    Advising or counseling experience.
    Presentation, teaching or training experience.
    Demonstrated leadership within academic advising and/or higher education.
    Effective organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
    Ability to work and communicate effectively with a diverse population of college students, faculty, and administrators.
    Ability to work well in a changing work environment with new responsibilities, including new technology
    Commitment to delivery of high-quality academic advising.
    Evidence of effective relationship-building and team-building skills

Preferred:
    Supervisory experience
    Online advising experience
    Competency in Office 365 computer environment.
    Competency with technology to support academic advising
    Familiarity with academic policies and procedures in higher education.

To Apply:

** This is an internal search that will only consider current UW Oshkosh employees. **

Applicants must submit the following documents using the online application:

    Cover Letter
    Resume
    Contact information for 3 professional references, and
    Advising Philosophy Statement

For questions regarding your application and additional options to apply, contact Human Resources at recruitment@uwosh.edu or 920-424-1166.



Application Deadline:

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Applications received by the end of the day on Sunday, May 21, 2023 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration.

If you have questions regarding this recruitment, or if you are not able to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact the Office of Human Resources.



Legal Notices:

AA/EO Statement
The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (UWO) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. We strongly encourage women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans to apply. UWO, in compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status.

DEI Statement
Diversity drives innovation, creativity, and progress. At the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, the culture, identities, life experiences, unique abilities, and talents of every individual contribute to the foundation of our success. Creating and maintaining an inclusive and equitable environment is of paramount importance to us. This pursuit prepares all of us to be global citizens who will contribute to the betterment of the world. We are committed to a university culture that provides everyone with the opportunity to thrive.

Reasonable Accommodations
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 afaction@uwosh.edu or 920-424-1166. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWO is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin's Open Records Law. UWO will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin's Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of "final candidates" and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.

CBC & Reference Check Policy
All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a criminal background check, work authorization, and verification of education. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

Work Authorization
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.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)
For the UWO Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see https://uwosh.edu/police/, or call UWO Police Department, at (920) 424-1212 for a paper copy.




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