Academic & Career Advisor - Student Support Services TRIO

Student success at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside is measured by each student's academic progress, persistence, and degree completion. To support these outcomes, the University utilizes a coordinated care approach in which members of the Student Engagement & Development team collaborate closely with campus partners to deliver holistic, student-centered support. Through this model, staff share responsibility for ensuring that students receive timely, proactive, and integrated services both inside and outside the classroom. This collaborative, team-based approach ensures that students experience a seamless network of care designed to support their individual success.

The Academic and Career Advisor, Student Support Services (SSS) TRIO supports the success of first-generation students, students from limited-income backgrounds, and students with disabilities through a federally funded grant program designed to increase college retention, persistence, graduation, and
academic achievement.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Manages an assigned caseload of students by providing proactive outreach, ongoing support, and coordinated communication.

• Utilizes Navigate to document student interactions, analyze alerts and progress reports, and monitor student enrollment and engagement trends.

• Maintain accurate and timely advising records.

• Engages in proactive outreach and interventions guided by data-informed insights and work direction provided by supervisor and/or campus leadership.

• Provide individualized advising to help students understand educational options and academic requirements to build degree completion plans.

• Guide students through self-assessments, interest inventories, and career research tools to identify strengths, interests, and set academic, personal and career goals.

• Teach academic and career readiness skills through orientations, workshops, classroom presentations, and courses like freshman seminar or career exploration.

• Connect students to key academic and personal resources such as tutoring, counseling, basic needs support, financial aid

• Coach students on effective job and internship search strategies, including networking, resume and cover letter development, and interview preparation.

• Collaborate with faculty and staff, and campus services such as Parkside Works to ensure a coordinated and supportive student experience.

• Stay current on academic policies, curriculum changes, labor market trends, and advising best practices; pursue ongoing professional development and certification to support student success and retention.

• Will perform other duties as assigned.

• This position may occasionally require travel between school buildings, and attendance at evening or weekend events.

Note: Not all aspects of the job are covered by this position description.

• 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

• 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

• 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

Student Support Services

$45,000-$48,000/year, depending on qualifications and experience

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education.

• One or more years of para-professional or professional experience in a related field.

• Demonstrated knowledge and application of best practices that promote student academic success and career exploration, with the ability to learn, understand, and explain related processes and
  requirements.

• Demonstrated success supporting and engaging students who are first-generation, limited income, and/or students with disabilities

• Experience overcoming barriers similar to those of TRIO participants

• Knowledge of career assessments and career development theory

• Demonstrated knowledge of, and prior experience with, proactive student intervention

• A master's degree from an accredited institution

For full consideration, please submit your resume and cover letter no later than July 10th, 2026. Applications received after that date will be reviewed at the discretion of the search committee. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Contact Information:

For questions regarding the position or your application, please contact Chris Zanowski at 262-595-2108 or zanowksi@uwp.edu.

Employment will require a criminal background check in accordance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.(see TC1 - App. 4 and p. 12)

Note: Criminal Background Check - The Department of Workforce Development, Equal Rights Division prohibits employers from using criminal background check information, policies or practices that have a "disparate impact" and is not "job-related and consistent with business necessity" in hiring decisions. All information used to screen or hire job applications should relate to the duties of the job.

It is the policy of UW-Parkside to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 262-595-2204. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to provide reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual with a disability.

In compliance with the Clery Act of 1998, the University of WisconsinParkside Crime Statistics Report is available here. Call the UW-Parkside Campus Police Office at (262) 595-2455 for a paper copy of the annual report.

Please note: Transcriptions will be required upon hire.

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.