Academic Advisor - Price Campus

Utah State University•Price, UT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Incumbents in the Academic Advisor position advise prospective, current, and former students. Incumbents advise and assist students in the development of academic plans and class schedules. Additionally, incumbents 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 DegreeWorks and assist students with semester-by-semester planning in preparation for declaring a major. This is an on campus position at the USU Eastern campus in Price, Utah. The position is supervised by Director of Advising & Student Services who will also conduct performance evaluations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree is required.
Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing.
Analyzes information and evaluates results to select the best solution and solve problems.
Measures performance of self; makes improvements and takes appropriate corrective action.
Comes to well-reasoned conclusions, solutions, and approaches to problems.
Works to create a team-based environment.
Consistently demonstrates cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors, and customers.
Gives full attention when others are speaking; listens to understand, asks questions as appropriate, and does not interrupt.
Actively seeks opportunities to help others.
Acts professionally when encountering customers who, at times, may be frustrated.
Verbal and written communication skills and effective public speaking skills including ability to communicate with individuals as well as groups.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple demands and changing needs.
Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
Ability to work with students in 1:1 or group advising settings.
Ability to learn and maintain current knowledge of complex program requirements, policies, and procedures.
Ability to work with diverse student backgrounds.
Ability to develop and/or deliver programs.
Knowledge of and proficiency in a variety of current and emerging technology platforms.
Take initiative.
Maintain confidentiality.
Be accountable.
Behave ethically.
Be honest and trustworthy.
Demonstrate a strong work ethic.
Be inquisitive.
Be detail oriented.
Be self-motivated.
Efficiently manage multiple tasks.
Be a team player.
Be committed to improving USU.

Nice To Haves

Two years’ experience working in university or college advising office
Master’s degree in advising or related field

Responsibilities

Provides advising services in person, by phone, or by email.
Provides accurate information related to curriculum, graduation requirements, and university policies and procedures.
Creates semester-by-semester graduation plan in DegreeWorks and monitors students’ progress toward their declared major.
Provides information and strategies to utilize available campus resources and services.
Maintains confidentiality.
Assists students in making responsible and informed decisions impacting academic progress.
Encourages and guides students as they define and develop realistic goals.
Assists students to understand the purpose of higher education and the impact on life goals.
Discusses the benefits of building a learning community, network, and support system among peers, professors, and mentors.
Makes appropriate referrals to other University and non-university resources.
Maintains records and documentation of advising interactions.
Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.