University of Wyoming Looking for Academic Advising Professional – ACES (220093) Full Time

Job Description

The University of Wyoming invites diverse applicants to consider our employment opportunities.  We are also especially interested in candidates who have experience working with diverse populations and/or diverse initiatives.

JOB TITLE:

Academic Advising Professional

JOB PURPOSE:

Coordinate and administer career and/or academic advising functions for University of Wyoming students. This position will maintain an academic advising caseload of 200 undergraduate students.  Student academic goals will vary – including but not limited to: Undeclared, Exploratory Studies, Pre-nursing, Academic Reinstatement, Non-degree seeking, High School Guests.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide academic, personal, and/or career advising to students.
• Assist with the assignment of faculty advisors; conduct advisement training seminars for faculty advisors. 
• Provide academic advising to undeclared, probationary, conditionally admitted, suspended, or reinstated students to help identify and overcome their academic difficulties; conduct follow-up sessions. 
• Responsible for review and approval of student forms, as directed; evaluate transcripts and perform degree checks, as directed. 
• Assist with the program activities.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

• Keep up to date on University and College policies and regulations pertaining to degree requirements.  
• Assist with special projects, as directed. 
• Serve on committees, as directed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES:

• Attention to Detail
• Sensitivity
• Service Orientation
• Influence
• Integrity
• Analysis/Problem Identification

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Counselor Education, Counseling, or Psychology related program, or a related field

Experience: 1 year work-related experience in advising or higher education setting.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

Education: Master’s degree in Student Affairs in Higher Education, Counseling, or related field

Experience: Working with academically at-risk college students

REQUIRED MATERIALS:

Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application:

• Cover letter
• Resume or C.V.
• Contact information for four work-related references
• Advising philosophy for undeclared students

This position will remain open until filled. Complete applications received by 03/04/2022 will receive full consideration.

HIRING STATEMENT: 

UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email [email protected].

ABOUT LARAMIE:

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university.

Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/

The University of Wyoming is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law and University policy. To review the EEO is the Law Poster and its Supplement, please see The Diversity & Fairness page.

Pursuant to Wyoming State law, W.S. 19-14-102, as amended, an honorably discharged veteran who has been a resident of the state of Wyoming for one (1) year or more at any time prior to the date when the veteran applies for employment, or any surviving spouse who was married to such veteran at the time of the veteran’s death, who is receiving federal survivor benefits based on the veteran’s military service and is applying for employment, shall receive an interview preference during the applicant screening process with the University of Wyoming. At the time of application the applicant must possess the business capacity, competency, education or other qualifications required for the position. If disabilities do not materially interfere with performance of job duties, disabled veterans will be given preference over able-bodied veterans. Appropriate documentation of veteran status must be provided at time of application as outlined in the application process. No preference will be given to a veteran currently employed by a public department.

We conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of the background check.

Applicants with disabilities may request accommodation to complete the application and selection process. Please notify Human Resources at least three (3) working days prior to the date of need.