Academic Advisor - Price Campus

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.

Reporting and Supervisory Responsibilities
The position is supervised by Director of Advising & Student Services who will also conduct performance evaluations.

• 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.

Minimum Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 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.

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV"
2. Name and contact information for 3 professional references to be entered into Candidate Profile
3. Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion, empowering people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. Utah State provides high-quality education to 27,500-plus students locations throughout the state, including at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah’s counties. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price.

Utah State is committed to cultivating a community of inclusive excellence where all perspectives, values, cultures, and identities are acknowledged, welcomed, and valued. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. 

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu. 

About the Region

U.S. News and World Report ranked Utah first for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including five national parks, 43 state parks and recreation areas, and 15 alpine ski resorts. The home of USU’s main campus, Logan, is a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. The Logan metro area claimed the top spot in the Milken Institute’s 2022 ranking for best-performing small cities in the nation. 

*updated 04/2024

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The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non-discrimination policies:

Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner, discrimination@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266

Title IX Coordinator Cody Carmichael, titleix@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 404, 435-797-1266

Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://equity.usu.edu/, or contact:

U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 800-421-3481, OCR@ed.gov

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