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Academic Peer Advisor

Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 508302
Division/Organization: School of Business
Department: Undergraduate Program Office
Job Type: UW Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Not Remote
Location: GRAINGER HALL
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $15.00
Job Categories: Interpersonal Communication, Leadership, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Customer Service

Department Overview:

 The Undergraduate Program in the Wisconsin School of Business is home to a thriving learning community where students gain lifelong friends, develop skills for their dream careers, and position themselves to excel in an ever-evolving business world. The Undergraduate Program serves upwards of 5,000 students across 12 different business majors, our pre business population, and certificate programs. The Academic Advising Office includes both pre-business and admitted advisors; this position will play an integral role in supporting this dynamic team to better serve our students.
We as a program embrace the University’s statement regarding its commitment to diversity. Please feel free to read the statement found below to learn more about our appreciation and support for diversity within the Wisconsin School of Business and UW-Madison as a whole.

Anticipated Start Date:

 Mid to Late August 2025

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

 Open to work both semesters in 2025-2026 academic year.

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Not Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

 Minimum: 8 Maximum: 15

Schedule:

 Flexible. Preferable 2-4 days per week in blocks of 3-4 hours while the advising center is open (Monday through Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm).

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

 $15.00/hour

Number of Positions:

 3 to 7

Qualifications:

 Open to admitted business students only.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

- Strong customer service skills and high level of professionalism
- Effective writing and communication skills
- Attention to detail, well organized
- Punctuality, reliable attendance, and flexibility
- Excellent time management skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, time-sensitive team environment
- Highly motivated and a strong initiative to learn about undergraduate program services and resources
- Desire to build positive relationships, to help and empower peers
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to work with diverse populations
- Commitment to creating an inclusive work environment in which the value of each person’s identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion is recognized and respected
- Honest patience and empathic abilities
- Strong presentation and facilitation skills
- Active problem-solving skills
- Maturity and confidence

Position Summary/Job Duties:

- Contribute to creating and maintaining a welcoming environment to all guests of the Advising Center
- Meet one-on-one with pre-business and admitted students during designated drop-in hours to discuss general questions about academics, careers, course selection, study abroad planning, accessing and utilizing resources
- Document student contacts in a confidential and professional manner
- Develop extensive knowledge of the pre-business and undergraduate program curriculum and all undergraduate program advising center resources and services
- Help front-desk staff triage students seeking advising to determine the most appropriate referral
- Fulfill general office responsibilities including project work, making copies, maintaining supplies, straightening office space
- Assist staff in preparing for and facilitating large group advising/information sessions, which could include large group academic or career advising and prospective student information sessions
- Assist in the development of pre-business resources for students and advisors
- Other duties and long-term projects as assigned

Physical Demands:

N/A

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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