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INTRODUCTION

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This is your next opportunity to join an organization that invests in their employees’ career journey by diversifying their skills, deepening their expert knowledge, encouraging a healthy work-life balance, focusing on personal wellbeing, providing leadership training, and sustaining a culture of respect and inclusion.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Academic Advisor, Marquette Business is responsible for providing academic advising to students served by the College and maintaining appropriate notes. This role acts as a resource to students with questions regarding careers, majors, and campus resources, and provides guidance to students requiring specialized feedback. There is expectation of attendance at a variety of Marquette events related to recruitment and orientation of new students.

1. Provide academic advising to assigned advisees (pre-professional and undergraduate) as well as other students who seek the services of the Advising Center. Maintain appropriate advising notes in the appropriate portal. Academic advising duties include:

a. Discussing transition issues including differences between high school and college as well as teaching various time management, test taking and other study strategies. Make appropriate referrals to centers on campus to improve study habits. Communicate the value of a Marquette University Jesuit education and review college course expectations.

b. Assist students in exploring careers and majors by providing curriculum information and graduation requirements.

c. Provide comprehensive advising by connecting students with various campus resources and assisting students with academic and personal concerns.

d. Assist students through course selection and registration questions and train them to use the appropriate systems necessary to register. Review all student schedules and contact students regarding any potential scheduling concerns.

e. Contacting students with academic deadlines and dates.

f. Work with various populations including RWAR, probation, advanced standing transfer students, and prospective students by providing specialized review, feedback and support.

1. Represent the University at Marquette events, including SPARK (new student orientation). Lead SPARK presentations, meetings and advising sessions with students and parents.

2. Review and update advising handouts used throughout the year, and assist with the recruitment, onboarding, and training of the advising staff.

3. Work closely with the Student Success Coordinator in troubleshooting student issues.

4. Participate in college recruiting event to provide information on college majors and answer prospective student questions.

5. Upon request, write letters of recommendation for students and alumni.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in appropriate discipline.
• Minimum of three years of related experience.
• Ability to work in a high volume, fast paced, deadline-oriented environment.
• Ability to discern student needs, excellent public speaking skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and the ability to deal with diverse constituencies.
• Strong computer competency, to include proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to learn systems required within the higher ed space.
• Keep abreast of continuing changes in academic policies and procedures.
• Keep abreast of changes in the Marquette Core Curriculum, college, major, and minor requirements.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, professional attitude, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Flexibility to work extended and evening/weekend hours is required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in academic advising and counseling in a post-secondary institution.
• Familiarity with academic support programs.

LOCATION

Department: College of Business Admin

Posting Date: 04/30/2026

Closing Date:

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS

Required Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Resume

Optional Documents

• References

It is the policy of Marquette University to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification.