Academic Advisor

Brigham Young University • Provo, UT

9d • $59,000 - $75,500 • Onsite

About The Position

The College of Fine Arts and Communications Advisement Center provides professional, compassionate, and inclusive service to all individuals as we advise and empower students. We aspire to lead in changemaking interactions to enhance the learning experiences of our creative, talented, dedicated, and vibrant student population. This is a temporary position that is expected to last up to 3 years.

Requirements

• A firm commitment to the mission of BYU
• Master’s degree OR Advisement certification (or equivalent graduate coursework) and 1-4 years in advisement-related experience
• Excellent skills in communication (verbal, written, interpersonal and listening), decision-making, and problem-solving
• Knowledge and competence in academic student services
• Ability to guard student privacy according to federal law (FERPA)
• Ability to discern when to act independently vs when to reach out to proven resources
• Familiarity with the BYU environment, website, policies and procedures, etc.
• Ability to enforce academic policies with clarity and without confrontation or defensiveness
• Ability to interact well with a wide variety of students and circumstances (ie: distressed students, challenging situations, stressful seasons, etc.)
• Strict sense of accuracy, organization efficiency, and timeliness
• Computer experience and proficiency in basic office computer programs and equipment
• Commitment to professional development

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate and empowering academic advisement according to professional theory, methods, and delivery in communicating with students in one-on-one interactions.
• Develop collaborative relationships with college, departments/schools, faculty, and staff contacts to facilitate open communication regarding curriculum, admissions to majors, events participation, registration, unique student cases, and other needs.
• Maintain a sense of team unity in maximizing routine interactions and in contributing to seasonal/occasional needs (ie: support college events, participate in hiring/training needs, accept delegated assignments, attend recurring meetings, etc.)
• Facilitate and celebrate student success starting with New Student Orientation through graduation.
• Engage in professional development activities to retain currency and relevancy in advising practices.

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)
• 13 paid holidays + 22 days paid vacation + 12 sick days, accrued annually
• Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
• Tuition benefits for employees and eligible family members
• Access to athletic facilities
• Excellent medical/dental benefits
• Short/long-term disability benefits
• Paid parental and maternity leave
• Wellness Program
• Free on-campus parking
• Free UTA passes for employees, spouses, and qualified dependents
• Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level