Academic Advisor

Job Summary

With direct supervision, this position advises a diverse population of students regarding their academic planning and progress by utilizing professional advising and guidance skills. Interprets and explains university academic policy and procedure to assist students in making decisions concerning personal educational goals leading to graduation.

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

• 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, or 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 similar needs.
• Actively engages in campus-based professional development communities, including but not limited to relevant campus-based organizations that advance direct skills in academic advising.
• Uses enterprise-level data analytics and student-record technology platforms to monitor student progress and guide proactive interventions.
• Maintains students’ academic files that include a record of the advising activity that takes place during each visit.
• Develops and presents education programs designed to supplement or enhance academic preparedness.
• Collects and disseminates information to students, faculty, and departments regarding changes to major requirements or University policies, and adjusts advising strategies as appropriate. Coordinates and/or participates in the advising-related portion of new/transfer student and parent orientation sessions.
• Serves on University committees.
• Participates in local and national professional associations.
• May participate in search committees for new hires in the department, including both staff and faculty roles.
• Participates in programming communities for students within their area.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work 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.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work 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.

Disclaimer:
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It 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.

• * Do you have a related Bachelor's degree or equivalency? (2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education)
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The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possesses a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

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