Job SummaryThe College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) seeks an academic advising manager for the department of Animal and Dairy Sciences (ADS). This critical position advises students in the undergraduate majors of Animal and Veterinary Biosciences and Dairy and Food Animal Management and serves as the primary curricular representative for the department.This variety of duties requires the academic advising manager to be collaborative, organized, and an effective communicator as they will meet regularly with the department chair, related committees, and faculty from across the department. This position is great for a professional eager to support students and faculty in a high‑paced environment.The academic advising manager strives to create a welcoming and inclusive environment. In addition to advising a caseload of undergraduate students declared within the department, the advisor also contributes to the planning and execution of student events such as graduation celebrations and welcome events hosted by the department. As part of the college advising community, this position participates in college-wide events and initiatives to recruit first‑year and transfer students, serves as a generalist advisor during summer and winter SOAR (orientation), and participates in ongoing training and development led by the college and campus‑wide units.This position is supervised by the assistant dean for student advising and development to provide a bridge between the academic department, the CALS advising community, and the college overall.Key ResponsibilitiesReceives, processes, and responds to academic inquiries according to established policies and proceduresIn consultation with Department/Curriculum Committee Chairs assists with data collection required for program assessments, evaluations, program reviews. Uses critical thinking and judgement to evaluate operational effectiveness and improve processesServes 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 resourcesParticipates in the campus-wide advising community providing input to leadership regarding the development of advising, recruitment, and co/curricular programs offered by the school/collegeProactively engages students as neededMaintains expertise with advised curriculum and may assist in developing and recommending exceptions for policy and curriculumSupervises unit staff and/or plans, organizes, allocates resources, assesses performance, and leads the operational activities of a function within the advising or academic services portfolio, such as program management and/or curriculum managementMaintains confidentiality and accurate student records and processes and responds to academic inquiries according to established institutional and Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) policiesDevelops and implements academic advising events such as workshops, panel discussions, and guest speakersParticipates as a regularly scheduled generalist advisor for CALS SOAR (orientation) in both summer and winter sessionsRequired QualificationsMinimum of 3 years of previous work experience in academic advising or related student services positionMulticultural awareness and competence; ability to work in a diverse environment and serve students and families and community partners from a wide variety of backgroundsOrganizational and time‑management skills that include: problem‑solving, multi‑tasking, prioritizing, and meeting deadlinesWorks collaboratively and cultivates relationships with internal and external partners (e.g., internal colleagues at the College, faculty and staff, related and relevant positions around the university, etc.)Experience using computer software/programs (e.g., Zoom, Teams, and/or WebEx; word processing; spreadsheets; databases, etc.)Preferred QualificationsExperience supporting departments with academic program administration and/or course schedulingExperience working with student developmentEducationBachelor's Degree PreferredCompensationThe anticipated salary range for this position is $62,000 - $80,000. Final salary will depend on experience and qualifications. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, paid time off, competitive insurances, and savings accounts; retirement benefits.Work ScheduleNormal hours are 7:45 am – 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Occasional nights and weekends may be required for this position.Additional InformationCriminal Background Check may be required.1-year Evaluation period may be required.Diversity and Equal OpportunityDiversity 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.The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies.For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, visit the Human Resources Workplace Poster website.#J-18808-Ljbffr