Academic Advisor

Academic Advisor

The University of Wisconsin-Madison's Philosophy Department seeks a dynamic professional to join our undergraduate academic advising office as an academic advisor. This advising position is primarily focused on supporting the new Ethics of Data and Artificial Intelligence Certificate in the College of Letters and Science, housed in the Philosophy Department. In addition, there may be some philosophy specific academic advising that assists students throughout their undergraduate academic careers, along with the potential to assist with other departmental tasks. Philosophy's academic advisors are expected to develop supportive and compassionate professional relationships with advisees, which will include students in many different departments. In addition to their primary responsibility of advising certificate students and supporting the roll-out of the new certificate, academic advisors work collaboratively with departmental representatives to implement and manage student services, including curricular management, schedule of classes and enrollment management. Academic advisors also contribute to the planning and execution of various student programs and large-scale, in-person events and initiatives associated with the advising office and the Philosophy Department, ensuring a comprehensive approach to student success. The Ethics of Data and Artificial Intelligence Certificate academic advisor will also participate in campus Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration (SOAR) programming during the summer and a few days every January, advising interested certificate students in an in-person format. This position requires some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. This position works in-person on campus and is eligible for 1-2 remote days per week after 6 months of onboarding and training are complete. This position is required to occasionally support programming during evenings and weekends.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Implements academic advising events such as workshops, panel discussions, and guest speakers
• Participates in the campus-wide advising community providing input to leadership regarding the development of advising, recruitment, and co/curricular programs offered by the school/college
• Serves as a main point of contact for students and provides information about educational options and academic requirements; assists with identifying and assessing interests, skills, and values to match appropriate field of study/career options, and refers students to appropriate institutional resources
• Proactively engages students as needed
• Receives, processes, and responds to academic inquiries according to established policies and procedures
• Maintains expertise with advised curriculum and may assist in developing and recommending exceptions for policy and curriculum
• Maintains confidentiality and accurate student records and processes and responds to academic inquiries according to established institutional and Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) policies

Department: Department of Philosophy

Compensation: $55,000-$65,000 depending on experience and qualifications. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances; and retirement benefits. For more information, refer to the campus benefits webpage.

Required Qualifications: Required at least one year of experience in one of the following:

• Student services experience in higher education or secondary education or related field.
• Professional or college experience in philosophy; computer, data or information science fields.
• Teaching experience in higher education or secondary education.

Also required

• Proven ability to work collaboratively and effectively within and for a diverse community in a responsive, sensitive and caring manner.
• Demonstrated adaptability, with the ability to manage uncertainty and remain flexible in a dynamic and evolving environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and professionalism in communicating with faculty, staff, students, visiting students and families, and the general public.
• Excellent written, verbal and problem-solving skills.
• Proven commitment and the ability to work with diverse student populations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Academic advising experience in higher education.
• Experience working with or teaching students in philosophy; computer, data or information science at the higher education or secondary education levels.
• Experience working on a team to create, implement or deliver projects or programming.
• Experience delivering information to a wide variety of audiences in a variety of formats (i.e. written communication, presentations, etc.).
• Understanding of Letters & Science curricula, and ability to relate that understanding to current and prospective students.
• Experience creating teaching content in Canvas or similar programs.

Education: Bachelor's degree Required (preferred in Philosophy; Computer, Information or Data Science; Arts & Humanities, Counseling and/or adult and higher education or related field). Master's degree Preferred (preferred in Philosophy; Computer, Information or Data Science; Arts & Humanities, Counseling and/or adult and higher education or related field).

How to Apply:

Please note, there is only one attachment field. You must upload all of your documents (cover letter and resume) in the attachment field. Please include dates of relevant professional experiences on your resume.

As part of your cover letter, please address the following items:

1. Why you are interested in working in undergraduate advising for the Ethics of Data and Artificial Intelligence certificate, and in philosophy.

2. How your professional background and previous work experience relate to this position.

Selected applicants will receive an invitation to participate in phone or virtual interviews shortly after the application deadline. Those moving on to final round interviews will be invited to an in-person interview at UW-Madison. Once finalists are identified, they will be asked to provide names and contact information for at least three professional references, including a current/most recent supervisor. University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship and TN visas. The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. This position is an ongoing position that will require continuous work eligibility. If you are selected for this position, you must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work.

Contact Information:

For questions about this position, contact Wendy Crabb, Philosophy Department Administrator, View email address on click.appcast.io.

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Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals. The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

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