CFAC Advisement Assistant Supervisor

Brigham Young University•Provo, UT

2d•$67,000 - $87,000

About The Position

The BYU College of Fine Arts and Communications Assistant Supervisor primarily advises undergraduate students pursuing mostly limited-enrollment programs, providing focused, empowering, and caring guidance. The position also assists the supervisor, particularly by managing non-advising team members and leading assessment efforts. The assistant supervisor provides academic advisement to approximately 700 students through one-on-one interactions, supports students in developing as functional, independent thinkers, builds trusting long-term relationships, and makes informed referrals to campus resources. The role also manages and mentors office staff, leads assessment efforts, assists with budget oversight, provides administrative support, and helps develop and implement advisement-center practices, policies, and procedures. Additional duties include supporting curriculum recommendations and decisions, participating in university events and professional development, and making time-sensitive decisions for the supervisor when needed. The position requires a firm commitment to BYU’s mission, a master’s degree or certification in an area related to academic advising, five years of advisement-related experience, management experience, and assessment experience. Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend. All employees must abide by BYU’s Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards and support and contribute to the university’s academic and religious missions. Typical starting pay is $67,000 to $87,000 annually. Applicants must attach a resume and cover letter.

Requirements

Firm commitment to the mission of BYU.
Master’s degree or certification in an area related to academic advising.
Five years of advisement-related experience.
Management experience.
Assessment experience.
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.
All employees must abide by the university’s Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards and support and contribute to the university’s academic and religious missions.
Attach a resume and cover letter with the application.

Responsibilities

Provide academic advisement to approximately 700 students through one-on-one interactions.
Deliver professional, compassionate, and inclusive advising, teaching, and guidance that empowers students to develop as functional, independent thinkers.
Build long-term relationships with students based on mutual trust.
Refer students to campus resources such as CFAC careers, CAPS, and University Accessibility.
Address student needs to improve accuracy, understanding, reassurance, and clarity.
Represent CFAC at Major Fair, New Student Orientation, and other university events.
Manage and mentor office staff, including two half-time office managers and up to six student employees.
Lead assessment efforts for the advisement center.
Assist with budget oversight and budgeting processes.
Participate in committees and meetings assigned by the supervisor or college leadership.
Provide administrative support to the advisement center supervisor and academic advisors.
Act as the Salesforce power user and attend monthly Salesforce Advisory Group meetings.
Participate in professional development activities.
Make time-sensitive decisions for the supervisor when the supervisor is absent or unavailable.
Work with the supervisor to develop strategies and implement practices, policies, and procedures.
Contribute to college convocation.
Accommodate department needs relating to curriculum recommendations and decisions.

Benefits

BYU automatically contributes 8% to the 401(k) at no cost to the employee; if the employee contributes 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (rehire eligibility may differ).
13 paid holidays, 22 days of paid vacation, and 12 sick days accrued annually.
Employee assistance program available to the employee and household members.
Tuition benefits for employees and eligible family members.
Access to athletic facilities.
Medical and dental benefits.
Short- and 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 BYU events.