Job Details
Position Title: Academic Advisor School of Education
Job Category: Academic Staff
Employment Type: Regular
Job Profile: Academic Advisor
Job Duties:
The School of Education Academic Advisor is a member of the SOE Dean’s Office team. The Advisor engages students in decision-making processes and promotes appropriate and responsible choices on academic matters such as course selection and degree requirements. They maintain appropriate confidentiality, update student advising records, and contribute to the development and delivery of academic advising-related events and programs. The advisors work to ensure students receive accurate, timely, and…
holistic advising services in support of promoting student success, retention, and program completion. Finally, they strive to create a welcoming, equitable, and inclusive work environment.
The review of applications starts on July 24, 2026. Applications received on or before July 24th are prioritized and review will continue until the position(s) is/are filled. Initial interviews will be conducted virtually, with shortlisted candidates invited to campus.
UW-La Crosse does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Coordinates program components and evaluates program effectiveness and provides recommendations for improvement
- Identifies program, needs, contributes to the development of unit workflows, schedules logistics and secures resources for meetings, events, and interviews
- Utilizes independent judgement regarding development, implementation, promotion, and evaluation for one or more academic programs, initiatives, or events
- May supervise the day to day activities of one or more academic programs and resolves issues exercising discretion to meet unit goals.
Department: School of Education - Dean's Office
Compensation: $46,000 / per year
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
- Experience in advising, teaching, or direct student support; or relevant business experience
- Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to build rapport with students and knowledge of approaches to student development
- Demonstrated expertise in using office software packages (a strong skillset in Excel) and email
- Ability to share complex information in a clear and organized manner in both verbal and written forms to a variety of audiences
- Demonstrated experience developing and facilitating programs/workshops
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree from an accredited institution in a relevant field
- Experience advising college students on academic and career-related concerns
- Ability to prioritize and utilize good time management practices
- Ability to be thorough, consistent, and accurate in the interpretation of policies
- Demonstrated knowledge of student records systems
How to Apply:
Required application documents: Cover letter (that addresses the required and preferred qualifications), CV / Resume
