Academic Advisor I job at Weber State University in Ogden, UT

Title: Academic Advisor I

Location: Ogden United States

Job Description:

The College of Science Academic Advisor provides holistic academic advisement to students in College of Science majors, minors, and pre-professional programs. Academic advising includes supporting students in understanding degree requirements; navigating university, college, and departmental policies and procedures; selecting courses and registering; and developing semester and graduation plans. The advisor helps students resolve challenges related to enrollment, retention, and persistence to graduation, and refers them to appropriate WSU services to support overall student success.

This position contributes to student retention and degree completion efforts, including Starfish initiatives, and supports recruitment, orientation, and other advising events. The advisor consults with College of Science faculty advisors and relevant campus offices as needed to support student advising and success and assists other members of the College of Science advising team as assigned. The advisor is expected to participate in the University Academic Advising Council and may serve on additional committees.

This position requires participation in on-campus events outside normal business hours approximately 1-2 times per month, including weekday evenings and some weekends, as well as occasional local travel to secondary schools, technical colleges, and two-year institutions for recruitment activities.

Required Qualifications

Required:

Bachelor's degree
One year of full-time college employment experience, preferably in academic advisement, registration, admissions, financial aid, student services, enrollment services or the equivalent. Part-time experience is prorated toward the one-year requirement.
Experience with computer applications

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred:

Spanish-speaking
Willingness to learn and follow university, college, and departmental policies
Commitment to work with colleagues and supervisor to build a work schedule that complements others' schedules in order to ensure sufficient advising center coverage
Ability to think critically and make appropriate judgment calls
Ability to manage a variety of responsibilities in an organized, professional manner
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

A successful candidate will be willing to Background Check? Yes Benefits Summary

WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU, we would love to hear from you. The annual salary for this position starts at $44,000 and may go up from there depending on candidate qualifications. The position comes with a generous benefits package.