Academic Advisor

Why Work at BYUAt Brigham Young University (BYU), your work is an opportunity to contribute to a distinctive educational mission rooted in the gospel of Jesus Christ and to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students.

As the flagship university of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, BYU strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. We are devoted to our faith, our students, and the University's Mission :  To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life. We seek staff members who enthusiastically embrace and advance this unique mission. Across the university, staff bring their expertise and talents to work that helps students learn, grow, and thrive.

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Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university, which are aligned with the principles and doctrine of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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Academic Advisor The McKay School of Education is seeking an Academic Advisor to guide students through their academic journeys from program exploration and application through graduation, licensure, and career planning. In this role, you will provide individualized and group advising, help students understand degree and licensure requirements, coordinate field experiences, and collaborate with faculty, staff, school partners, and university offices to support student success.

This position directly advances BYU's mission by helping future educators and communication disorders professionals prepare for meaningful service and professional work.

What you’ll do in this position:

Provide comprehensive academic advising on majors, program applications, degree planning, course sequencing, registration, graduation requirements, experiential learning, graduate school, and career pathways.

Evaluate student records and explain program requirements, admission criteria, transfer credit, curriculum exceptions, and licensure requirements.

Develop individualized education plans and academic improvement strategies to help students overcome barriers and progress toward graduation.

Coordinate student teaching, internship, clinical, and other field placements with partner districts and clinics.

Review student progress, clear qualified students for graduation, and recommend eligible graduates for teacher licensure through the Utah State Board of Education.

Collaborate with faculty, university offices, school partners, and state personnel to resolve student-program issues and improve the student experience.

What qualifies you for this role:

RequiredA firm commitment to the mission of BYU.Bachelor’s degree.

Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Comprehensive knowledge of FERPA regulations and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace applications, and Adobe Creative Cloud.

Ability to quickly learn, interpret, and communicate complex information.

Ability to work independently while contributing effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Meticulous attention to detail, strong organization and time-management skills, and excellent problem-solving, critical-thinking, and conflict-resolution…