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 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.

Key Job Responsibilities:

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

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

Proactively engages students as needed

Standard Job Description Title & Job Code: Academic Advisor, AE002

Department: Center for Academic Advising

Reports to: Director of Academic Advising

Full-Time: 100% appointment, Academic Staff, Ongoing, 12-month, one vacancy

UW Standard Job Responsibilities:

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.

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.

Other Duties:

Complete required trainings and professional development as assigned.

Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of student advising, student development theory, and/or career development theory.

Knowledge of current market and job trends relevant to preparing students for the world of work.

Knowledge of and ability to coordinate programs, develop event assessments, and utilize technology.

Strong interpersonal communication, public speaking skills, and strong attention to detail.

Ability to uphold basic ethical practices of the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA)

Ability to develop a sensitivity and awareness of the needs of special populations such as ethnic/racial minorities, people with disabilities, veterans, and non-traditional students.

Ability to effectively work with faculty/staff and students from various cultures and backgrounds.

Ability to engage and teach multiple audiences in multiple forms.

Ability to demonstrate good judgment and analysis in decision-making and problem-solving.

Ability to exhibit creativity, self-direction, and the capacity for independent work, multi-tasking, and organizational skills.

Ability to commit to the highest level of professionalism, ethical standards, confidentiality, and sensitivity to information and records.

Ability to participate in evening, weekend and travel commitments as necessary.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

This position is currently ineligible for H1-B sponsorship. A qualification for this position includes independent eligibility to work within the United States upon hire date.

Desirable Qualifications:

Master’s degree

Experience working with PeopleSoft, Navigate, and Stellic

At least one year of experience working within a college or university setting

Compensation & Benefits: Salary range for this position is: $41,000 - $46,000 annually. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. For a summary of benefits, please see:

Starting Date: As soon as possible

Contact Information:

For additional information about UW-Superior, visit

For additional information about this position, contact Emily Schoenborn at

Application Process:

Review of all complete applications will commence at 8:00am on September 2, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.

How to Apply:

Please click the “Apply” button to begin the application process or visit You will be required to log in or create a Workday account to continue.

As part of the application process, you will be required to upload:

1.) Cover Letter

2.) Resume

3.) Unofficial transcripts of all degrees earned

UW-Superior, A Superior Place:

The University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identities of ‘final candidates’ must be revealed upon request. According to the Attorney General, ‘final candidates’ under Wisconsin law means the five candidates who are considered most qualified for the position. See Wis. Stat. Sec. 19.36(7)(a).

Employment will require a criminal background check, and if you have prior work history within the last seven years with Universities of Wisconsin or State of Wisconsin agencies, a personnel file review check for employee misconduct. It will also require your references to answer questions regarding employee misconduct, sexual violence and sexual harassment. The University reserves the right to check references with notice given to the candidates at the appropriate time in the process.

Employment is subject to federal laws that require verification of identity and legal right to work in the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

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EEO Statement

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other bases as defined by federal regulations 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.

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