Academic Advising Manager - College of Arts and Communication - 21024

UW Whitewater
Whitewater
Part-time

JOB DETAILS :

This position will provide general advising assistance to students, faculty advisors, and academic departments and areas (including Art and Design, Communication, Media Arts and Game Development, Music, and Theatre / Dance.)

The position will also serve as the main point of contact for unique student populations and issues and provide support for ongoing individual faculty and department / area group advising efforts.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Minimum Qualifications :

  • Master's degree from an accredited institution required at time of application
  • Two or more years of experience in higher education academic advising or a related higher education student services area that interfaces with students and addresses their academic needs

Desired Qualifications :

  • Experience developing and administering support programming for students
  • Demonstrated experience in the utilization of applicable technologies
  • Knowledge of PeopleSoft and EAB Navigate
  • Demonstrated experience in public presentations
  • Strong interest in the arts and communication disciplines
  • Broad knowledge of higher education academic programs, general education and student services

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

  • Ability to manage and coordinate schedules and effectively collaborate with stakeholders at multiple levels
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Knowledge of best practices in advising students in higher education
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
  • Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills.
  • Ability to interact respectfully with people from diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
  • Other duties as assigned

RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Facilitate and provide support for Student Orientation, Advising, & Registration (SOAR) activities and coordinate College of Arts and Communication (CoAC) University and College SOAR Advisors
  • Coordinate and facilitate CoAC Preview, Admitted Warhawk and related advising-recruitment events and activities
  • Oversee advisor development and training within the College
  • Facilitate advisee / advisor assignments and transitions
  • Serve as the College liaison with the Academic Advising & Exploration Center (AAEC), the University Advising Council, and campus advising leadership groups
  • Serve as advising liaison with the Office of Global Experiences and review and assess international course transfers and study abroad course equivalencies
  • Review, assess, and facilitate student registration appeals
  • Create and maintain online and print materials related to advising, 4-year degree plans, and time to degree, and serve as the College Navigate (student success management system) expert and coordinator
  • Support the Associate Dean and Associate Dean's Office staff and provide administrative oversight and assessment of the advising program
  • Provide analysis and interpretation of advising trends and best practices
  • Collaborate with the Associate Dean's office staff and other campus constituencies on advising and graduation related initiatives and serve as the College liaison with the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) and the Wisconsin Academic Advising Association (WACADA)
  • Serve as a member of the College of Arts and Communication Administrative Council
  • Serve as CoAC student status examiner (College graduation examiner).Coordinate with department / area advising coordinators to review all College degrees for graduation

o Prepare and issue Graduation Review Letters

o Notify students of graduation deficiencies

o Conduct and coordinate the review all College degrees for students in graduation status

o Verify, and authorize all College degrees for graduation clearance

o Personalize and update Academic Advising Reports

o Respond to student inquiries regarding graduation status

o Coordinate with department / area advising coordinators for degree verification

o Coordinate degree authorization with Registrar's Office Graduation Examiner

o Serve as liaison with Registrar's Office Graduation Examiner

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