Academic Advisor (part-time, 28 hours/week)

Brigham Young University • Provo, UT

1d • $28 - $36

About The Position

As the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young University (BYU) strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. At BYU, we are devoted to our faith and to our students. We take an active role in the University's Mission: "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life.” Our unique mission, deeply rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, provides countless ways to serve and make an impact. This, along with our remarkable culture of belonging, weekly devotionals, and endless opportunities for learning and growth—all situated within a beautiful and historic campus—make it hard to imagine a more inspiring place to work. Brigham Young University strongly prefers to hire faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Academic Advisor (part-time, 28 hours/week) This role provides student-centered academic advising that supports and empowers students from orientation through graduation. The position focuses on building collaborative relationships across campus, guiding students through academic planning and policies, and contributing to a cohesive team environment. The ideal candidate brings strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills, along with a commitment to student success, professional development, and the mission of BYU.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level