Academic Advisor

🇺🇸 River Falls, WI

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Academic Advising

🗓️ June 17th, 2025

Canvas FERPA

Edtech.com's Summary

University of Wisconsin-River Falls is hiring an Academic Advisor for the College of Arts and Sciences. The Academic Advisor engages students in academic decision-making, supports course selection and degree requirements, maintains confidential advising records, and contributes to academic advising programs to promote student success and retention. The role includes managing student caseloads, facilitating registration, and participating in campus-wide advising initiatives.

Highlights

Advise students on academic matters including course selection, degree requirements, and academic plans.
Manage confidential student records in compliance with FERPA policies.
Support prospective, incoming, and current students through evaluation, registration facilitation, and progress assessment.
Participate in academic advising events and campus retention initiatives.
Leverage technology platforms such as eSIS, U.Achieve, Navigate360, Slate, and BP Logics to support advising and data management.
Required qualifications: Bachelor’s degree, strong communication, organizational, and time management skills.
Preferred qualifications: Master’s degree, two years higher education experience, familiarity with advising systems and academic policies.
Reports to the Dean or designee in the College of Arts and Sciences.
Provides holistic advising to promote student academic success, retention, and program completion.
Compensation includes excellent health, dental, vision benefits, and Wisconsin Retirement System contributions (6.95% match).