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Position Title:
Academic Advisor
Job Category:
Academic Staff
Employment Type:
Regular
Job Profile:
Academic Advisor
Job Duties:
This position will provide academic and career advising to Wausau Campus new, continuing, and transfer students. The Academic and Career Advisor will work closely with academic advisors at Northcentral Technical College (NTC) to help NTC students along the transfer pathway to UWSP as well as to support students who are enrolled with both UWSP at Wausau and NTC. In Fall 2026, the UWSP at Wausau Campus will relocate to Northcentral Technical College in Wausau, and this position will start at Northcentral Technical College.
**Full position description is available upon request. **
Key Job Responsibilities:
- 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
- Receives, processes, and responds to academic inquiries according to established policies and procedures
- 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
- Implements academic advising events such as workshops, panel discussions, and guest speakers
- 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
- Maintains expertise with advised curriculum and may assist in developing and recommending exceptions for policy and curriculum
- Proactively engages students as needed
Department:
Starting in Fall 2026, the UWSP at Wausau Campus will be co-located with Northcentral Technical College on Northcentral Technical College's Wausau campus. UWSP at Wausau serves local first-year and transfer students.
Compensation & Benefits:
The Academic Advisor is a full-time, salaried, exempt, annual position.
Well-qualified candidates can expect a starting annual salary within a range of $49,632 - $51,161, commensurate with the candidate's education, related experience, and qualifications.
Eligible Universities of Wisconsin employees receive an excellent benefits package. To learn more about the benefits package, review the FASLI Benefit Quick Guide . Use the Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator to calculate the estimated value of your compensation and benefits.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree
- A demonstrated ability to build relationships with students and colleagues.
- Commitment to creating an inclusive environment in which the value of each person is recognized, supported, and respected
- Excellent accuracy, attention to detail, organizational, and self-management skills while working in a fast-paced environment
- High-quality written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree in a related field such as: Higher Education, Counseling, Student Services, or Human Services
- At least one year of relevant experience. This may include work in K-12 education, higher education, and other human service-related fields
- Knowledge of student development theories
How to Apply:
TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Applications received by 07/23/2026 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration.
Files must be complete to be considered. Submission in PDF format is preferred for all attachments. Please include the following documents:
- Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience
- Resume
After you submit your application, you will be unable to edit it. Please be sure to include all required materials before submitting your application.
Contact Information:
Name: Miranda Gentry-Siegel
Email: mgentrys@uwsp.edu
Phone:715-346-2087
If you have any questions regarding the application process, need special arrangements, or if you submitted your application with missing materials, please call or email:
Human Resources
Email: human.resources@uwsp.edu
Phone: 715-346-2606
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their 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 employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. UW-Stevens Point does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position.
Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you to supply a minimum of three (3) professional references (one (1) of which being a current or former supervisor). It is preferred that you supply five (5) professional references (two (2) of which being a current or former supervisors). Your references will be required to answer questions regarding misconduct, sexual violence and sexual harassment.
Special Notes:
Through the discovery and dissemination of knowledge, UW-Stevens Point stimulates intellectual growth, provides a liberal education, and prepares students for a diverse sustainable world. The university is committed to creating a safe, inclusive learning community for all faculty and staff from a variety of backgrounds. Visit https://www.uwsp.edu/join-uw-stevens-point/ for more information about UW-Stevens Point. To learn about the Stevens Point (aka Point) area fun, jobs, housing, education, quality of life, and bragging rights, visit www.stevenspointarea.com.
Individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources and Affirmative Action at 715-346-2606 or hr@uwsp.edu.
The safety and success of students, faculty, and staff at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is paramount. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires the distribution of an annual security report to all current and prospective students, faculty, and staff. You may obtain the complete report at https://www3.uwsp.edu/protsv/Pages/Clery.aspx
The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
An offer of employment will require a criminal background check and authorization to work within the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
