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Wisconsin School of Business SOAR 2025 Graduate Advisor

Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 508230
Division/Organization: School of Business
Department: Undergraduate Program Office
Job Type: UW Student Assistant
Remote Eligbility: Not Remote
Location: GRAINGER HALL
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $20.00
Job Categories: Leadership, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Education and Training, Higher Education-Student Affairs

Department Overview:

 The Wisconsin School of Business (WSB) Student Orientation, Advising, & Registration (SOAR) Program seeks to introduce incoming UW-Madison students to the academic requirements and opportunities that are available to them through the majors and certificates within WSB. In conjunction with SOAR programming provided by the Office of Student Transition and Family Engagement (OSTFE), WSB SOAR is an integral component of the new student experience that welcomes a variety of incoming students including, but not limited to, Direct Admit students, Pre-Business students, Transfer students, & Cohort students. The WSB SOAR Program seeks to be an innovative leader in advising practices at UW-Madison through advising these students at SOAR.

Anticipated Start Date:

 May 19. 2025

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

 August 15, 2025

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Not Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

 26

Schedule:

 Training Dates:

May 19-23 & May 27-30

9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

-Training dates are subject to change-

SOAR Dates:

8:00 AM – 1:00 PM on the following dates:
● June 3-6
● June 10-13
● June 17-20
● June 24-26
● July 15-18
● July 22-25
● August 1
● August 5-8

12:00 PM – 4:00 PM on the following dates:
● June 11 (Tour of the Capitol Building, begins after SOAR on June 11)
● July 7 (Bowling at the Sett)

9:00 AM – 4:30 PM on the following dates:
● June 27
● July 8-11
● July 28-31
● August 11-15

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM on the following dates:
● June 2
● June 9
● June 16
● June 23
● July 14
● July 21
● August 4

Time Commitment:

You are welcome to have other summer obligations (employment/classes) provided they do not conflict with the SOAR schedule listed above.

Compensation:

$20.00/Hour (This position does not qualify for tuition remission.)

The SOAR schedule listed above results in approximately 341 hours worked in this role.

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

 $20.00

Number of Positions:

 2

Qualifications:

 ● Bachelor’s degree required
● Graduate Student status at UW-Madison required
● Graduation date from graduate program must be later than Spring 2025
● Strong interest in working with undergraduate students in student services setting
● Available to work training & SOAR program dates
● Strong customer service, writing, and communication skills
● Professional attention to detail and excellent time management skills
● Commitment to giving our SOAR students a strong foundation for success by welcoming them into the WSB community
● Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to work with diverse populations

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

This position does not require additional knowledge, skills, or abilities that exceed those required for graduate school. Graduate Advisors will be trained on necessary skills and knowledge prior to SOAR.

Position Summary/Job Duties:

● Meet with incoming students in individual and group academic advising appointments to assist with course selection, scheduling, enrollment, and their overall transition to UW-Madison
● Deliver high-impact, individualized support to students on a daily basis
● Use campus tools including Microsoft Teams, SOAR Wiki, SOAR Reservation System, Transfer Credit Evaluations, Advising Gateway, and the SOAR Advising Module to interpret, analyze, and communicate student records and information
● Offer accurate and timely information regarding courses offered at UW-Madison
● Make referrals to other on-campus resources as need, including but not limited to Admissions, Financial Aid, Veterans Services, University Housing, Study Abroad, and student involvement opportunities
● Create accurate and detailed advising notes for each student interaction
● Manage professional email correspondence with students
● Other projects and duties as assigned


This position functions as a professional advisor role; hired applicants will present curriculum and policy information to groups of incoming students, provide support and resources in individual academic advising appointments, and support peer advisors in their advising roles on course selection and enrollment questions. Graduate Advisors will also provide administrative support by inputting peer advisor notes, facilitating the session check-out process, and preparing materials for each SOAR attendee.



This position will be an in-person role. SOAR staff will work in Grainger Hall and College Library.

Physical Demands:

None

Institutional Statements:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

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.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu

Accommodation Statement:

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
 
 

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