Job Details

Exploration Advisor- Academic Advisor II

Position Number: 6352420
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Academic Advising

Exploration Advisor- Academic Advisor II

Job Summary

The Navigate Hub for Exploring Students at the University of Utah promotes a transformative undergraduate experience by advocating for and empowering undeclared students as they explore, decide, and declare majors aligned with their academic and professional goals. We serve as the academic home for undeclared students.

The Front Line Advising Team aims to provide high quality advising to every undeclared student and empower them with the knowledge and confidence to create a unique undergraduate journey, and ultimately, identify a major to progress towards graduation. Exploration Advisors will be fully trained in all areas of exploratory advising, particularly students in their first year of study, students experiencing academic difficulty and/or not making progress to degree.
These advisors will support the work of the Navigate Hub for Exploring Students by fostering strong relationships with campus and college partners, serving as General Education Liaisons, and advocating for undeclared students through assigned committees. Exploration Advisors serve as curricular experts with deep knowledge of General Education and Baccalaureate Degree Requirements and will be trained on introductory coursework for all majors.

Responsibilities

Advises undeclared undergraduate students in areas including major exploration and decision-making, academic standards, milestone advising, transfer and new student orientation, and university policies
Facilitates students' academic progress by evaluating their needs and developing appropriate educational plans.
Makes referrals for students who need assistance with learning differences, specialized tutoring, extended or intensive assistance with career decisions or similar needs.
Maintains students' academic files that include a record of the advising activity that takes place during each visit and makes appropriate referrals through Navigate
In collaboration with other members of the Front Line Advising Team, uses data analytics platforms to ensure consistent tracking of and communication with exploratory students.
Serves as a general education liaison for undeclared students who are seeking an evaluation or petition for general education and baccalaureate degree requirements
Assists in comprehensive reviews of student transcripts to identify challenges hindering progress toward graduation
Represents the Navigate Hub for Exploring Students by serving as a liaison to 2-3 colleges to keep informed on curricular and advising changes
Supports Quest classroom visits by leading group Strong Interest Inventory interpretations
Actively participates in one of the following advising focused committees based on interest and fit: Late Withdrawal, Suspension Appeal, Advisor Development, Major Exploration, or Milestone Advising
May plan and participate in professional development related to Major Exploration for campus advising partners
Other duties as assigned which may include advising special populations, class presentations, assessment, professional development activities, internal and external committees

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
Experience working with exploring students.

Special Instructions

Please include, in your cover letter, your views on the relationship between academic advising and envisioning universities as a places of possibility.

There are two job postings (PRN42310B, PRN42309B) for one open position. Applicants' experience will be evaluated to determine if they are qualified for Academic Advisor 2 or Sr. Academic Advisor level.

Requisition Number: PRN42310B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Department: 00301 - Navigate Hub - Explore
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $54,000- $57,000
Close Date: 8/1/2025
Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/184972