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JOB TITLE:
Academic Advising Professional - College of Business Student Success Center
JOB PURPOSE:
Coordinate and administer career and/or academic advising functions for University of Wyoming students.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide academic, personal, and/or career advising to students.
- Some positions may assist with the assignment of faculty advisors; conduct advisement training seminars for faculty advisors.
- Some positions advise undeclared, probationary, conditionally admitted, suspended, or reinstated students to help identify and overcome their academic difficulties; conduct follow-up sessions.
- Provide long-term degree planning and aid in connections that work towards degree completion and graduation.
- Responsible for review and approval of student forms, as directed; evaluate transcripts and perform degree checks, as directed.
- Support first-year initiatives through student specific printed and electronic resources and workshops, and campus-wide events such as FYE, Saddle-Up, New Student, etc.
- 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:
- Analysis/Problem Identification
- Attention to Detail
- Influence
- Integrity
- Sensitivity
- Service Orientation
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience: 1 year work-related experience working with student populations, administration, program development, customer service or other related fields.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master's degree
- Experience working in a higher education or K-12 setting.
- Experience with student information systems and/or database systems.
- Knowledge of principles of academic and/or career advising.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Excellent written, oral, and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Experience developing effective relationships with students, parents, faculty, and staff.
- Understanding of FERPA and maintaining confidentiality.
- Capability to work individually and as a cooperative member of a team.
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:
Complete the online application. The department additionally requests candidates upload the following document(s) for a complete application:
- Cover letter
- Resume or C.V.
- Contact information for four work-related references (references will only be contacted if you are selected as a finalist for the position).
This position will remain open until filled. Complete applications received by 5/7/2026 will receive full consideration.
WORK LOCATION:
On-campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers, and the successful candidate must be available to work on campus.
WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS:
The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the United States, as sponsorship for any work authorization or work visas is not available for this position.
HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. 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 contact us at 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu.
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