Academic Advisor

Academic Advisor I

Requisition Number: S02376P

Position Category:
Staff

Hours Per Week: 40

Months Per Year: 12

Alternate

Work Schedule:

This is an in‑office position at the Ogden campus with some opportunities for remote work.

Pay Grade: E31

FLSA:
Exempt

Job Summary / Basic Function:

The John

B. Goddard School of Business & Economics provides quality education for career‑oriented students. Degree programs may be found in the WSU catalog. The Academic Advisor provides a vital link for entering freshmen, declared majors, transfer, and returning students at the undergraduate level within the Goddard School.

This position provides academic advising services, maintains student records, and delivers accurate information and advice to students about all majors, minors, course options, study abroad, and transfer credit within the Goddard School of Business & Economics (GBSE).

• Advising students about General Education and university graduation requirements, including utilization of placement scores and academic records regarding appropriate courses.
• Serving as an initial point of contact for students interested in GSBE programs.
• Advising current and prospective students on academic program planning for one or more majors and/or minors in GSBE via in‑person or virtual appointments, drop‑in hours; includes group advising, email, presentations, and other communication methods.
• Evaluating records of students seeking admission into GSBE programs, which includes administering BSAD 2899 & ECON 2899.
• Understanding and following all processes and procedures within GSBE & the Goddard School Advising Center.
• Making presentations to students, staff, and faculty regarding GSBE curriculum, processes, and procedures.
• Maintaining the skills and knowledge needed to complete responsibilities, including active membership in National Academic Advising Association (NACADA), Utah Advising Associations (UAA), UAAC, trainings from Weber State University (WSU) and/or GSBE, and other professional development opportunities deemed appropriate.
• Participating in recruitment efforts at both a university and GSBE level, including Weber Welcome, Purple Carpet, Lunch with Leaders, outreach to newly admitted students, and related activities.
• Participating in retention efforts, such as Starfish (flags, Semester to Semester), Bounce Back program, outreach to students who have withdrawn, and related initiatives.
• Performing administrative duties, such as updating Grad Maps, Planning Guide Flyers, and catalog copy annually, processing exceptions in Cat Tracks, processing student program of study changes, creating Financial Aid Plans, handling transfer of credit appeals, assisting with articulation agreements, and other related tasks.
• Serving on university‑wide and GSBE committees as appropriate (e.g., UAAC, GSBE Faculty‑Staff‑Advising Collaboration, GSBE Curriculum, Retention, NSO).

• Bachelor’s degree.
• One year of full‑time college employment preferably in enrollment services (academic advising, registration, admissions, or financial aid), student services, or the equivalent.
• Computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, and database applications.

• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• The ability to work with a variety of personalities and backgrounds.
• Ability to work collegially with Goddard School academic departments, WSU academic advisors, and other individuals (WSU and external) while being empathetic to student situations and maintaining academic integrity and accreditation requirements.
• Ability to retain knowledge concerning university and department policies, think critically, and make appropriate judgment calls pertaining to application and communication of policies.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to work with computer‑related applications used in enrollment services.
• Willingness and ability to become a skilled user of SCT Banner, Cat Tracks and other technological tools upon which the University community increasingly relies.

Background Check:
Yes

WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long‑term disability,…