Graduate Advisor

Graduate Advisor — Milwaukee, WI — Full Time — JR

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Department:
Graduate Student Services / Lubar College of Business

Compensation: $55,000

Final date to receive applications: 02/09/2026

• Coordinates and executes the development and implementation of the administrative and student service activities of Graduate Degree programs and certificates for the Lubar College of Business. Performs activities which may include academic advising, monitoring progress towards the degree, course and/or enrollment management, course and/or program assessment, academic program review and organizing graduate student events. Strives to create a welcoming, equitable, and inclusive work environment.
• Provides in-depth advising services promoting graduate student success, retention, and degree completion. Advises graduate students on programs, curriculum, graduate education, and university policies, processes, and procedures.
• Maintains compliance with graduate program(s), school/college, and university requirements and technology systems related to admissions, assessment, academic degree progress/requirements, and program review.
• Monitors degree progress and assists students in navigating resources and systems throughout the student lifecycle from matriculation to degree completion.
• Serves as the primary resource for graduate applicants, current students, faculty, staff, and other stakeholders of an academic program.
• Maintains confidentiality and accurate student records and processes and responds to academic inquiries according to established institutional and FERPA policies.
• Provides guidance and/or develops policy and procedure recommendations and/or changes related to graduate programs.
• Provides information and resources about educational options and graduate school 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.
• Participates in the campus-wide advising community, graduate community, etc., providing input to leadership regarding the development of advising, recruitment, and co/curricular programs offered by the school/college.

• Provide high-level graduate program administrative assistance and day-to-day operational support.
• Plan, coordinate and oversee events from initiation to completion, driving positive student outcomes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project scopes, deliverables, timelines, and responsibilities.
• Act as a liaison between departments to ensure seamless project execution and communication.
• Handle special projects assigned to support positive student outcomes and departmental strategic goals and objectives.

• Bachelor's degree
• At least one year of experience in academic advising or professional coaching/mentoring or operational support or project coordination in higher education

• Master's degree in Higher Education, Business or related field
• Evidence of experience working with diverse populations
• Demonstrated experience working in higher education in the area of career and academic advising
• Evidence of experience working collaboratively with colleagues in a team environment
• Evidence of excellent verbal and written communication skills

Interested applicants are required to apply online and provide a cover letter and detailed resume/CV that addresses their professional level work experience as it relates to all required and preferred qualifications. Finalist candidates may be asked to provide three professional/supervisor references through an external reference checking tool. References will not be contacted prior to candidates being notified. Some sections of the application materials will be evaluated for qualifications not clearly met.

Contact Information

• HR Coordinator:
  Suha Omari
• Email:
  Somari
• Phone:

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UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, veteran status, or any other bases protected by applicable law. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

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