The University of Wyoming invites diverse applicants to consider our employment opportunities.  We are also especially interested in candidates who have experience working with diverse populations and/or diverse initiatives.

JOB TITLE:

Academic Advising Professional - School of Computing

JOB PURPOSE:

Located within The School of Computing, this position will coordinate and administer career and/or academic advising functions for University of Wyoming students.

This position will focus primarily on:

Advising - Proactively contribute to establishing School of Computing advising.  Provide academic advising to students; provide accurate information to students individually and/or in groups regarding general education and program requirements, appropriate class selection, and academic policies and procedures. Connect students with campus services and resources (i.e. counselors or tutors) and facilitate relationships between students and other campus individuals who can provide assistance. Provide career advising to students; help students align their educational pathway with their long-term goals, interests, abilities, and career plans; connect students with career services on campus. Maintain advising records and confidentiality; utilize campus advising systems to support delivery of advising information; review and approve of student forms, as directed; evaluate transcripts and perform checks, as directed. Serve on appropriate campus advising committees; participate in appropriate campus advising training activities; collaborate/communicate with other advising units on campus (e.g. ACES and other college/school advising units).

Events - Assist with the program activities including (but not limited to) outreach events (recruitment, new students, transfer students), Discovery Days, Resource Fairs, SoC Events.

Articulation - Meet with community college faculty, curriculum coordinators, high school counselors, Wyoming Community College Commission, and others as appropriate to develop and or maintain course and program articulation relationships. Assist in creating formal agreements for course equivalencies and program pathways between community colleges and UW.Update and maintain database of UW courses that include applied computing and can count for curriculum requirements in current and future School of Computing programs (e.g. COMP, GIST, and SDEV programs) based on student learning outcomes.Attend Wyoming Articulation Summit.

Assessment - Assist in all aspects of program assessment including planning, development of goals, learning outcomes, surveys and targets, engagement of stakeholders, data management and reporting, and work collaboratively with faculty, staff and administrators on assessment tasks. Lead in analyzing and reporting on data for course, teaching, and program effectiveness to be used for annual reporting and systematic HLC accreditation. Serve on appropriate campus assessment committees; participate in appropriate campus assessment training activities; collaborate/communicate with other assessment units on campus (e.g. ECTL, Academic Affairs).

Accreditation - Lead internal self-study, peer review/competitor market analysis, HLC standard reporting, and continuous improvement planning for annual review and scheduled UW HLC accreditation cycle. Serve on appropriate campus accreditation committees; participate in appropriate campus accreditation training activities; collaborate/communicate with other assessment units on campus (e.g. ECTL, HLC).

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.

Some position identify and contact via telephone and on-site visits prospective employers or students for job recruitment/resume referrals of University of Wyoming students for permanent or intern/cooperative education positions; compile recruitment program information from employers and students.

Some positions meet with students experiencing career indecision; administer and interpret career advising-related assessments; provide an interview process to assist students in improving skills; conduct follow-up sessions.

Responsible for review and approval of student forms, as directed; evaluate transcripts and perform degree checks, as directed.

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

REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY:

This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:  Bachelor's degree in Counselor Education, Counseling, or Psychology-related program, or a related field

Experience:  1 year work-related experience

Required licensure, certification, registration, or other requirements:

Some positions may require a Wyoming State Counselor License

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Prior experience in Advising, Articulation, Assessment, and Accreditation

REQUIRED MATERIALS:

Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application:

Cover letter which should include why you are interested in this position,

Resume or CV

Contact information for four work-related references

Incomplete Applications will not be considered. This position will remain open until filled. Complete applications received by 08/05/2024 will receive full consideration.

HIRING STATEMENT:

UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.

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 call 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu.

ABOUT LARAMIE:

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university.

Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado's Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/

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