Academic Advisor - Concurrent Enrollment

USU Blanding is seeking applicants for an Academic Advisor to advise prospective, current, and former students as part of the NASNTI (Native Americans Servicing Non-Tribal Institutions) II Grant. Incumbents in the Academic Advisor position advise and assist students in the development of academic plans and class schedules as well as assess academic level, attend to student academic inquiries, assist in the resolution of individual academic problems, and advise on academic program changes.

Incumbents also prepare students' graduation applications for Dean approval in Degree Works or assist students in semester-by-semester planning in preparation for declaring a major. This is a soft funded position based on funding oppurtunities.

• Advise students individually and/or with groups regarding academic core and/or departmental requirements, appropriate class selection, academic policies and procedures, and campus resources.
• Assist students with the identification of long-term goals and career plans.
• Work to position students to meet requirements for graduation within appropriate periods of time while preparing them to meet future goals.
• Advise special populations of students within the scope of responsibility, such as new or transfer students, undeclared majors, minority groups, etc., assisting in the exploration of academic programs and focusing on academic direction, procedures, policies, and available resources.
• Maintain advising records and confidential student evaluation records.
• Utilize USU information systems to support the delivery of advising services.
• Serve on appropriate department, college, and/or campus advisory committees.
• Perform related duties as required or deemed necessary to meet the Academic Advising goals within the Advisor's scope of responsibility.
• Concurrent Enrollment Advising
• Conduct regular grade checks and manage academic progress interventions.
• Assist with planning and attending university or school district events.
• Collect, track, and report student data

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree is required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal and people skills
• Strong communication skills, being able to communicate effectively with students, staff, and the public from diverse cultural, social, economic, and educational backgrounds.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, especially Excel and Word.
• Must be a hands-on, self-directed, organized, and conscientious individual.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Effective analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to establish and build constructive relationships, especially with students.
• Attention to detail and quality-focused.

$45,000 - $50,000 Commensurate on experience and education. Plus an excellent benefit package.

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions. Some travel will be required.

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah's premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges.

Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.

USU enrolls over 29,800 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state.

Utah State's 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. For over 100 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns, serving every county in the state.

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