Job Details

Academic Advisor II

Position Number: 6244455
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Academic Advising

Academic Advisor II

Job Summary

The Student Success Hub provides a collaborative structure for advisors to support students across multiple programs, a commitment to ongoing professional development, and a supportive leadership team dedicated to professional advising and student success. This position will serve as Lead Advisor for Mathematics students and be cross-trained in other science disciplines to facilitate students' access to high quality advising experiences while also allowing for variety and expanded opportunities for the advisor.

With minimal supervision, this position uses professional advising and guidance skills to assess diverse needs of students and provide appropriate advice related to academic planning and progress leading to degree completion. Contributes to the design, implementation, and evaluation of advising programs that contribute to the academic advising mission of the academic unit.

This position serves as a liaison to the relevant academic department to ensure communication around curriculum and to provide a feedback loop between students, advisors, and faculty.
The ideal candidate will have demonstrated skills in communication, time management, and problem solving. The Student Success Hub seeks and values team members who are curious, resilient, proactive, and committed to student success.

This position will assist the University in promoting a climate of respect and equity that cultivates and sustains transformative practices by forging spaces of possibility where people feel valued and welcomed, respecting all students in their quests for individual success through degree programs, certificates, etc.

Responsibilities
-Meets with students to provide information and guidance on academic-related issues, such as graduation requirements and exceptions, major exploration, course planning and registration, transfer credit evaluation/substitution, and advanced degree requirements.

-Facilitates students' academic progress by evaluating their needs and developing appropriate educational plans. Makes referrals for students who need assistance with overcoming learning obstacles, specialized tutoring, extended or intensive assistance with career decisions, or other needs.

-Collects and disseminates information to students, faculty and departments about changes in major requirements or University policies and adjusts advising strategies as appropriate.

-Actively engages in campus-based professional development communities including but not limited to UAAC or other relevant campus-based organizations that advance direct skills in academic advising. Duties include participating in sub-committees within the community.

-Uses enterprise-level data analytics and student record technology platforms to monitor student progress and guide proactive student interventions. Participates in the delivery of proactive advising strategies for assigned student populations on the basis of data analytic platforms.

-Proficient in degree tracking software, record keeping systems, and advising related technologies.

-Maintains students' academic files that include a record of the advising activity that takes place during each visit. Actively engages with EAB Navigate.

-Develops and presents education programs designed to supplement or enhance academic preparedness.

-Coordinates and/or participates in the advising-related portion of new/transfer student and parent orientation sessions.

-May serve on University committees and make recommendations that affect curriculum requirements, advising processes, program development, and published materials.-May represent department or area at campus-wide meetings and initiatives.-Participates in local and national professional associations by serving on planning committees and presenting at conferences and seminars.-Contributes to selection and training of new advising staff.

-May participate on relevant academic departmental committees.

-May act as a mentor for programming communities for students within their area.

-May mentor student employees and participate in hiring, training, and evaluating those employees.

-Participates in programming communities for students within their area. Including, but not limited to activities such as overseeing an existing mentoring program, student organization, etc.

-Attends monthly staff meetings and trainings related to advising.

-Supports the Student Success Hub in appropriate outreach events and activities as assigned.

-Provides other advising-related activities as needed and assigned.The position is distinguished from entry-level advising positions in that incumbents have responsibilities for program development, may deal with more complex advising-related issues, and serve as a liaison to the relevant academic department. Incumbents also possess a broad range of professional knowledge and experience, which allows them to work more independently with less supervision.This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).
Two years of direct academic advising experience
Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences
Background in Mathematics, Physical Science, or other STEM fields.Experience in advising in STEM.

Special Instructions
Priority application review date June 2, 2025.

Requisition Number: PRN41972B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm
Department: 00113 - College of Science-Dean
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: 54,000 - 57,000
Close Date: 8/20/2025
Open Until Filled:

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