Academic Advisor

Academic Advisor

As an Academic Advisor in the BYU Marriott Advisement Center, you'll help shape a student's entire BYU experience. You'll help students navigate everything from choosing the right courses to reaching the finish line of graduation. You'll work closely with students, faculty, and administration to remove roadblocks, create opportunities, and help students make the most of their time t importantly, you'll help prepare the next generation of capable, confident, and Christlike leaders.

What you'll do in this position:

• Guide a diverse caseload of approximately 800 students toward academic success, graduation, and meaningful career goals.
• Help students navigate complex academic decisions, policies, and challenges while identifying pathways that keep them moving forward.
• Build trusting relationships with students and provide proactive support to those experiencing academic or personal challenges.
• Partner with faculty and university offices to connect students with resources, opportunities, and support tailored to their needs.
• Evaluate academic plans, petitions, curriculum exceptions, and other special requests using sound judgment and knowledge of university policies.
• Support students through high-stakes or sensitive situations with empathy, professionalism, and creative problem-solving.
• Ensure students are on track for graduation by reviewing degree progress and determining readiness to graduate.
• Contribute to Advisement Center initiatives, admissions, graduation clearance, convocation, and other efforts that enhance the student experience.

What qualifies you for this role:

Required

• A firm commitment to the mission of BYU
• Bachelor's degree and 2 years of advisement experience OR
• Master's degree in relevant area and graduate coursework in counseling/advising and career theory and 1 year of advisement experience OR
• Advisement certification (or equivalent graduate coursework) and 3+ years of college advisement experience
• Excellent written, verbal, listening, and interpersonal communication
• High caliber decision making and problem-solving skills in complex situations
• Keen sense of accuracy, organization, confidentiality, efficiency, and timeliness

Preferred

• Master's degree in advisement or counseling, and 3+ years of advisement experience OR
• Master's degree in relevant area and graduate work in counseling/advising, and 3+ years of advisement experience
• Business experience is a plus
• BYU AIM system knowledge a plus
• Knowledge of advisement, career and student development theories and practices.
• Experience in all facets of academic advisement including knowledge of BYU's majors, programs, general education requirements, admissions, transfer, financial aid, scholarships, and graduation policies

What we offer in return:

• 401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans)
• Excellent work-life balance: 13 paid holidays + 22 days paid vacation + 12 sick days, accrued annually
• Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
• Tuition benefits for employees and eligible family members
• Access to athletic facilities
• Excellent medical/dental benefits
• Short/long-term disability benefits
• Paid parental and maternity leave
• Wellness Program
• Free on-campus parking
• Free UTA passes for employees, spouses, and qualified dependents
• Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU

Pay Grade: 52

Typical Starting Pay: $65,500.00 to $84,500.00 annually

All Staff positions require a resume. Refer to the Job Posting for any additional required documents.

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.