UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-STEVENS POINT
DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS
Academic and Career Advising


Position #08-22AS45

Position:
Director of Academic and Career Advising 

Position Description:
The Division of Student Affairs invites applications and nominations for the position of Director of Academic and Career Advising.  The Director is responsible for the development and implementation of programs and services to address the academic advising needs of undeclared students and the career needs of all students and alumni.  The Director also provides leadership and direction for the Office of Student Disability Services.    

Department/University Description:
UWSP is consistently ranked as one of the top ten comprehensive public universities in the Midwest and the city of Stevens Point as one of the top 100 places to live.  Located in the center of the state on the Wisconsin River, the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point serves 8800 students and employs 950 faculty and staff.  The Director of Academic and Career Advising supervises a professional staff of eleven advisors and an administrative staff of three.  The Director reports to the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs.

Qualifications:
Required:  Candidates must hold a master’s degree from an accredited institution in student development, counseling, higher education administration, or a related field.  Candidates must provide evidence of successful professional work experience in a higher education setting working with students, alumni, faculty and parents for a minimum of six years.  Candidates must provide evidence of prior staff supervision.  Candidates should demonstrate a working knowledge of student development concepts and provide evidence of leading successful programs focused on student achievement.  Candidates will be expected to demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, and a commitment to diversity programming.

Appointment Date:
August 1, 2008

Terms of Employment:
This is a full-time, annual academic staff appointment.  Salary commensurate with experience. 

Application Procedure:
A complete application will consist of a letter of interest addressing qualifications and experience; a resume; copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts; and names, addresses and telephone numbers of three current professional references.  (Official transcripts will be required of the successful candidate at a later date.)  Electronic applications will NOT be accepted. 
 Applications and nominations should be mailed to:

Director of Academic and Career Advising Search Committee
Office of Student Affairs,
213 Old Main UW-Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI  54481

 Deadline:
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; however, to assure maximum consideration, applications must be received by March 7, 2008. 

The University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, Vietnam era veterans, disabled veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Employment will required a criminal background check.