Academic and Admissions Advisor
About The Position
This position provides academic and admissions advisement to prospective and current FlexGE, Bachelor of General Studies (BGS), Visiting Students (VS), concurrent high school, and post-baccalaureate students. The role provides comprehensive support for students, many of whom are distance learners, including responding to inquiries, assisting with admissions, helping students establish and achieve academic goals, providing ongoing guidance and support, and preparing students for graduation. This position also assists with department operations, program assessment activities, and special assignments while requiring work in both Provo and Salt Lake.
Requirements
- A firm commitment to the mission of BYU.
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Three years of advisement experience.
- Advisement certification (or equivalent graduate coursework) OR 0–3 years of advisement experience.
- Ability to create an environment conducive to developmental advising.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills related to student advising processes.
- Superior verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and work independently and collaboratively.
- Excellent computer knowledge and skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and the ability to learn university systems.
- Familiarity with U.S. higher education processes and requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree.
- Advisement certification (or equivalent graduate coursework) AND 1–3 years of advisement experience.
- Extensive knowledge of BYU University Core and graduation requirements.
- Familiarity with campus services and locations.
- Knowledge of advising theories and techniques relevant to distance students.
- Experience working with nontraditional and distance learners, including students with learning disabilities.
- Ability to analyze student problems and apply appropriate advising theories and techniques.
Responsibilities
- Provide academic advisement to prospective and current students in FlexGE, BGS, Visiting Student, concurrent high school, and post-baccalaureate programs.
- Guide students through admissions, registration, transfer planning, graduation planning, and academic improvement plans.
- Assist students in exploring educational, career, graduate school, and licensure opportunities.
- Support retention efforts by encouraging and assisting students who are not making satisfactory progress.
- Maintain accurate student records and advisement materials.
- Collaborate with university offices, faculty, and advising centers to support student success and program effectiveness.
- Participate in financial assistance committees, scholarship processes, program assessment, and special projects.
- Assist with department operations, event support, and training of student advisors.
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)
- Excellent work-life balance: 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
