Academic Advisor I
Salary: $35,568.00 - $44,460.00 Annually
Job Type: FT Exempt Salaried Staff
Job Number: FY2300198
Closing: 12/19/2022 11:59 PM Mountain
Location: 800 W University Parkway, Orem
Division: College of Science
Position Announcement
Academic Advising is looking for responsible person to join our
amazing team. Advisors guide students through their college degrees
and work collaboratively with their departments. If you'd like to
join our cohesive group of Advisors, apply now!
Summary of Responsibilities
Assists students in the development of meaningful educational
plans compatible with their education, career, and life goals.
Upholds policies, procedures, and priorities of departments and the
institution, particularly those related to student degree
completion.
Within the framework of the student success platform software,
Banner, Civitas and Degree Works systems, audits student records
for curriculum, major, and graduation requirements.
Monitors risk trends over time, tracks student performance and
progression toward graduation, and guides students to needed
interventions.
Tracks referral follow-through, student enrollment patterns,
and student graduation progress. Advises students regarding major
fit and identifies students in need of additional support or
initiative-taking intervention.
Provides information, assistance, and referrals to student
support services to assist advisees in proactively managing their
college experience.
Advises prospective and current students on course selection,
program, and academic requirements.
Raises awareness of institutional resources and services for
students.
Engages in professional development activities to keep abreast
of research, theories, legislation, policies, and developments that
affect areas of responsibility.
Achieves initial UVU advisor certification within one year of
employment and achieves continued UVU advisor certification status
annually.
Consults and problem-solves with faculty, administration and
staff on curriculum and programmatic issues within the department
as well as student academic problems, issues, and concerns.
Serves as a member and representative of the department on
university committees, departmental committees, and other
professional associations/organizations as needed and/or
assigned.
Assists with undergraduate student programs, college
conferences, and other college and student events. Performs other
duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited institution with a bachelor's degree
plus two years of experience related to Summary of Duties totaling
six years.
Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities
Knowledge of student development theory and its application to
promote student retention and academic success in a
college/university setting.
Knowledge of student advising techniques pertaining to content,
curriculum, curriculum development, course scheduling and
graduation requirements specific to the academic major, department,
discipline, or college Knowledge of graduate schools, careers, or
job markets and/or related research tools relative to the academic
major, department, discipline, or college.
Knowledge of inclusion and diversity strategies to support
varied student populations.
Skills in assisting students to develop effective academic
plans in pursuit of career and life goals.
Skills in the use of media and technology, including but not
limited to office software platforms and student data systems
(i.e., BANNER and CIVITAS) as applied to management of records,
outreach, report preparation and related activities.
Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Effective analytical skills to collect, compile, analyze, and
evaluate information.
Ability to problem-solve by anticipating need, prioritizing,
and multitasking creatively and independently under pressure.
Ability to serve individuals with diverse personalities with
effective interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work with a campus-wide community in a professional
team environment.
Ability to interpret UVU's core values (Exceptional Care,
Exceptional Accountability, Exceptional Results) as they apply to
advising.
Ability to assist students develop effective academic plans and
career and life goals to promote student retention and academic
success.
Ability to work with others to accomplish organizational
objectives.
Ability to utilize technology in the academic advising
process.
Ability to perform under pressure and think quickly.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationships.
Service-oriented, diplomatic, and able to present ideas in
user-friendly language.
To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/uvu/jobs/3829648/academic-advisor-i
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