CFAC Advisement Assistant Supervisor

Brigham Young University•Provo, UT

4h•Onsite

About The Position

The BYU College of Fine Arts and Communications Assistant Supervisor primarily advises undergraduate students, many of whom are pursuing 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 role provides one-on-one academic advising to approximately 700 students, builds long-term relationships, makes referrals to campus resources, and represents CFAC at university events. It also manages and mentors office staff, leads assessment, supports budget processes, provides administrative support, and helps develop and implement the advisement center’s strategies, practices, policies, and procedures. The assistant supervisor may make time-sensitive decisions for the supervisor when the supervisor is unavailable and accommodates department needs related to curriculum recommendations and decisions.

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.

Responsibilities

Provide professional academic advisement to approximately 700 students through one-on-one interactions.
Offer compassionate and inclusive advising, teaching, and guidance that empowers students to become functional, independent thinkers.
Build long-term relationships with students based on mutual trust.
Refer students to appropriate campus resources, including 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 overseeing the budget and managing 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.
Serve as a 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 related to curriculum recommendations and decisions.

Benefits

BYU retirement contribution of 8% at no cost to the employee; BYU adds an additional 4% when the employee contributes 5% (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.