Academic Advisor (part-time, 28 hours/week)
About The Position
The College of Fine Arts and Communications is seeking an Academic Advisor who is dedicated to providing student-centered support from orientation through graduation. This role focuses on building collaborative relationships across campus, guiding students through academic planning and policies, and contributing to a strong, team-oriented environment. The ideal candidate will bring excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills, along with a genuine commitment to student success, professional growth, and the mission of BYU. This position is intended to be onsite, Monday through Friday, typically within the 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. timeframe.
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
- Knowledge and competence in academic student services
- Ability to guard student privacy according to federal law (FERPA)
- Pleasant, courteous, and professional presence in an office setting
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree and 4 years in advisement-related experience OR Master’s degree OR Advisement certification (or equivalent graduate coursework) and 0-4 years in advisement-related experience
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)
- Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
- May be eligible for tuition benefits after two years
- Access to the library
- Free on-campus parking
- Free UTA passes for employees, spouses, 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
