Academic Advisor Salary in Madison, Wisconsin

Academic Advisor Salary in Madison, WI

How much does an Academic Advisor make in Madison, WI? The average Academic Advisor salary in Madison, WI is $53,078 as of April 24, 2024, but the range typically falls between $47,255 and $60,105. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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10th Percentile Academic Advisor Salary $41,954 Madison,WI April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Academic Advisor Salary $47,255 Madison,WI April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Academic Advisor Salary $53,078 Madison,WI April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Academic Advisor Salary $60,105 Madison,WI April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Academic Advisor Salary $66,503 Madison,WI April 24, 2024
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Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Leadership: Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.

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Background Check: A background check or background investigation is a review of a potential employee's criminal, commercial and financial records. The goal of background checks is to ensure the safety and security of the employees in the organisation

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Early Childhood Education: Early childhood education, also known as nursery education, is a branch of education theory that relates to the teaching of children from birth up to the age of eight.

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Leadership 5.05%
Background Check 2.09%
Early Childhood Education 0.87%
Others 91.99%

Job Description for Academic Advisor

Academic Advisor advises university/college students in course and major selection, requirements for selected area of concentration, and post-college plans. Assists students in setting academic goals, course planning and career development. Being an Academic Advisor may work with individual students or groups. Requires a bachelor's degree in counseling or related field or its equivalent. Additionally, Academic Advisor typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Academic Advisor gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. To be an Academic Advisor typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Job Openings for Academic Advisor in Madison, WI
  • Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) - Milwaukee, WI
    Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) invites applications for a full-time. Academic Support Specialist (Academic Advisor). to join our CREATE Institute t...
    - 4 Days Ago
  • Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) - Milwaukee, WI
    Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) invites applications for a full-time. Academic Support Specialist (Academic Advisor). to join our CREATE Institute t...
    - 4 Days Ago
  • University of Wisconsin Milwaukee - Milwaukee, WI
    S in the Lubar College of Business engage prospective and currently enrolled undergraduate Business students in decision making on academic matters such as...
    - 4 Days Ago
  • University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee - Milwaukee, WI
    Official Job Title - ACADEMIC ADVISOR Working Title- Athletic Academic Advisor Position Number - 02010387 Division - Student Affairs Department - B034000 A...
    - 3 Days Ago
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison - Madison, WI
    Job Summary. This position will be the primary point of contact with Art Department undergraduate majors. Additionally the position will work with the Acad...
    - 2 Days Ago

Career Path for Academic Advisor

A career path is a sequence of jobs that leads to your short- and long-term career goals. Some follow a linear career path within one field, while others change fields periodically to achieve career or personal goals.

For Academic Advisor, the first career path typically progresses to Career Services Director.

The second career path typically starts with a Counselor - Higher Ed. position, and then progresses to Academic Advising Director.

Additionally, the third career path typically progresses to Foreign Students Director.

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Foreign Students Director
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Academic Advisor Pay Difference by Location

Academic Advisor salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Academic Advisor, the highest Academic Advisor salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Academic Advisor salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Academic Advisor salary is in Miami, FL, where the Academic Advisor salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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