Career Advising Professional - Student Success Center

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At the University of Wyoming, we value our employees and invest in their success. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance. Benefits include:

• Generous Retirement Contributions: The State contributes 14.94% of your gross salary, and you contribute 3.68%, totaling 18.62% toward your retirement plan.
• Exceptional Health & Prescription Coverage: Enjoy access to medical, dental, and vision insurance with competitive employer contributions, that include 4 deductible options to suit your needs.
• Paid Time Off: Benefit from ample vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and paid winter closure.
• Tuition Waiver: Employees and eligible dependents can take advantage of tuition waivers, supporting continuous education and professional growth.
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs: Stay healthy with wellness initiatives, counseling services, and mental health resources.

At the University of Wyoming, we are committed to creating a supportive and enriching workplace. To learn more about what we offer, please refer to UW’s Benefits Summary.

JOB TITLE:   

Career Advising Professional  

JOB PURPOSE:   

Coordinate and administer career advising functions for University of Wyoming students. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Provide career, personal, and/or academic advising to students.
• Advise undeclared, and other students by providing individualized academic and career-focused support to help them identify barriers to success, explore appropriate majors and career pathways, and develop actionable plans for improvement; conduct proactive follow-up meetings to monitor progress, connect students with campus resources, and reinforce persistence.
• Some positions may assist with the assignment of faculty advisors; conduct advisement training seminars for faculty advisors. 
• Some positions advise undeclared, probationary, conditionally admitted, suspended, or reinstated students to help identify and overcome their academic difficulties; conduct follow-up sessions. 
• Some positions identify and contact via telephone and on-site visits prospective employers or students for job recruitment/resume referrals of University of Wyoming students for permanent or intern/cooperative education positions; compile recruitment program information from employers and students. 
• Some positions meet with students experiencing career indecision; administer and interpret career advising-related assessments; provide an interview process to assist students in improving skills; conduct follow-up sessions. 
• Assist with College of Business student organizations. 
• Assist with the virtual career center organization and functionality as it relates to student visibility and usage. 
• Provide support for business engagement program fulfillment activities such as coordinating company days, career fairs, networking events, and other opportunities to engage students with external entities such as employers or alumni.
• Assist with the program activities of the student success center overall.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

• Keep up to date on University and College policies and regulations pertaining to degree requirements.  
• Assist with special projects, as directed. 
• Serve on committees, as directed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES:

• Analysis/Problem Identification 
• Attention to Detail
• Influence
• Integrity
• Sensitivity
• Service Orientation

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

Education:  Bachelor’s degree 

Experience:  1 year work-related experience in a higher education academic advising setting

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least one year of prior experience working within a higher education setting, a counseling/advising capacity with students, or within a talent acquisition role in private industry
• Experience & knowledge with industry hiring trends and best practices around professional development and networking
• Experience developing positive and effective relationships with students and/or employers
• Understanding FERPA and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong time management skills and attention to detail

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:

Complete the online application.  The department additionally requests candidates upload the following document(s) for a complete application:

1. Cover letter
2. Resume or C.V.
3. Contact information for four work-related references (references will only be contacted if you are selected as a finalist for the position).

This position will remain open until filled. Complete applications received by 03/19/2026 will receive full consideration. 

WORK LOCATION: 

On-campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers, and the successful candidate must be available to work on campus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS: 

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the United States. Sponsorship for H-1B work authorization or work visa is not available for this position.

HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu. 

ABOUT LARAMIE:

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a charming town of 30,000 residents nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its only 4-year university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research, and outreach with state-of-the-art facilities and strong community ties. We invite you to learn more about Laramie by visiting the About Laramie website.  

Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range and the metropolitan Denver area. Laramie’s beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/