Utah State University-posted about 1 year ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Logan, UT
Educational Services

The Academic Advisor Supervisor at Utah State University plays a crucial role in overseeing all advising activities within the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences (CAAS). This position is responsible for providing strategic vision and leadership to the advising team, ensuring effective support for students in their academic journeys. The supervisor will manage the hiring, training, and evaluation of academic advisors, while also advising students and coordinating essential college events such as graduation ceremonies.

  • Strategically lead and supervise CAAS academic advisors and student advising team.
  • Develop and implement college advising strategies that promote student success, retention, and timely graduation.
  • Hire, train, evaluate, and develop academic advisors and student advisors.
  • Utilize data analytics to assess the effectiveness of advising programs and to drive decisions for improvement.
  • Conduct regular advising meetings and professional development events to ensure best practices and knowledge of changes to academic programs.
  • Assist advisors with complex student cases such as academic probation, major changes, and graduation planning.
  • Advise prospective and current students in select undergraduate academic programs.
  • Conduct annual performance and objectives reviews with academic advisors.
  • Foster a welcoming environment, a collaborative culture, and an attitude of continuous improvement and success within the advising team.
  • Oversee the CAAS advising budget, leave reports, and other required documentation.
  • Collaborate with CAAS faculty and administration to assess and improve student advising services.
  • Prepare advising reports and presentations for college administration.
  • Communicate with the Associate Dean and Dean about advising issues and about articulating concerns to other USU agencies.
  • Advocate for student needs within the college and across the university, and serve on college and university advising-related committees.
  • Lead the planning and implementation of the college graduation ceremony.
  • Perform other job-related duties, as assigned.
  • Bachelor's degree plus four years of academic advising experience (such as advising, mentoring, or otherwise working with students)
  • 3-5 years of related administrative experience.
  • Broad knowledge of USU academic programs.
  • Commensurate salary with experience
  • Excellent benefits package
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