Academic Advisor (part-time, 28 hours/week)
About The Position
The BYU Marriott School of Business Undergraduate Advisement Center is seeking a compassionate and student-centered Academic Advisor to support prospective business students in academic planning, major exploration, and career preparation. This role provides individualized, evidence-based advisement that empowers students to make informed decisions, overcome challenges, and achieve their academic and professional goals. Advisors also contribute to student success through proactive outreach, academic improvement planning, and data-informed interventions while exemplifying the BYU Marriott Vision, Mission, and Values and the BYU AIMS. This is an on-site, 28-hour-per-week position. United by our common primary identity as children of God, BYU values equal opportunity. We also value and embrace the variety of individual characteristics, life experiences and circumstances, perspectives, talents, and gifts of each member of the BYU community and the richness and strength they bring in helping create and support an environment of covenant belonging centered in Jesus Christ. Candidates with experience in and commitment to mentoring students from a variety of backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Requirements
- A firm commitment to the mission of BYU
- Bachelor’s degree
- Excellent skills in communication (verbal, written, interpersonal and listening), decision-making, and problem-solving
- Ability to contribute to a unified team effort
- Ability to enforce academic policies with clarity and without confrontation or defensiveness
- Computer experience and proficiency in basic office computer programs and equipment
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree and 4 years in advisement-related experience OR Master’s degree OR Advisement certification (or equivalent graduate coursework)
Responsibilities
- Advise prospective business students on majors, admissions, academic planning, graduation requirements, and career exploration.
- Meet with high-risk students (e.g., low GPA, high credit hours, denied applicants) to create realistic academic success plans.
- Navigate difficult conversations with empathy, de-escalate concerns, and help students explore alternative pathways when needed.
- Provide holistic, faith-based advising that incorporates personal growth, career readiness, resilience, and lifelong learning.
- Support students facing academic, personal, or mental health challenges through coaching, skill-building, and referrals to appropriate campus resources.
- Lead the Academic Improvement Plan (AIP) program by advising students on academic standing and monitoring their progress.
- Analyze student data and early alert indicators to identify at-risk students, prioritize outreach, and evaluate intervention outcomes.
- Maintain reports and dashboards on student success metrics, including high credit hours, repeated coursework, and admissions trends.
- Coordinate outreach efforts through information sessions, mass communications, and representation at college and university events.
- Approve routine academic matters (e.g., minors, graduation plans, scholarship forms, Academic Improvement Plans) while referring policy exceptions, petitions, and specialized student support needs to the appropriate offices.
Benefits
- 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)
- Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
- Tuition benefits after two years
- Access to athletic facilities
- Access to the library
- Free on-campus parking
- Free UTA passes for employee, spouse, and qualified dependents
- Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
