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Academic Advisor, Professional MBA (PRN28717B)

Employer
University of Utah
Location
Utah, United States
Salary
$40,000.00 - $50,000.00
Date posted
Dec 13, 2021

The University of Utah Professional MBA (PMBA) Academic Advisor advises students and supports programming and events at the David Eccles School of Business. The position requires extensive interaction with prospective and current students, alumni, faculty, vendors, and other school and university staff. This person must have strong communication and project management skills, be an effective team player, and an excellent organizer to handle multiple tasks.

This job is considered “essential,” and therefore, it is required that the employee be on-campus, in-person.

University of Utah Job ID# PRN28717B    00033 - Executive Education

COMPENSATION:             40000 to 50000

WORK SCHEDULE:           Full Time, Monday through Friday. Must be able to work frequent evenings and occasional weekends to support students, evening classes, and events. This position is primarily on-campus with possible allowances for occasional remote work.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Operations and Student Services: 

Student Advising

  • Develop relationships with prospective and current students, engaging throughout their professional MBA program.
  •  Utilizing a holistic approach, conduct regular in-person and virtual one-on-one appointments with assigned caseload of students.
  • Audits, monitor, and evaluates individual student academic progress, assessing their needs and developing appropriate educational plans. 
  • Make referrals and advise students who need assistance with overcoming learning obstacles, specialized tutoring, or alternative schedules.
  • Maintain student academic files that include a record of the advising activity, degree plans, and graduation tracking.
  • Maintains up-to-date information about program requirements and communicates information effectively to students, faculty, and departments.
  •  Leverages technology platforms such as Salesforce and Slack to support students.
  • Develops and promotes resources to benefit student success.
  • Conducts assessment of advising services, adjusting for the most effective advising practices.
  • Maintain knowledge of current higher education advising trends by attending ongoing trainings

Faculty Support and Class Support

  • Leverages technology platforms such as Canvas to support faculty.
  • Manages quality PMBA class nights by making appropriate arrangements for the faculty and arranging logistics for the students. Responsibilities include interacting with PMBA students, supporting faculty before and during class days with academic needs, IT and equipment needs, catering (snack and dinner nights), and a willingness to perform all necessary tasks required to provide students with a world-class experience.

Events

  • Work with Recruitment/Admissions team to facilitate new student onboarding processes and retention strategy to keep new admits engaged and prepared to start the program.
  • Support PMBA events (PMBA alumni events, graduation, and recruiting events)
  • Participate in occasional recruitment activities virtually or in-person as assigned.

*This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required
Nearly Continuously: Office environment.
Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required
Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.
Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking. 
Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in a related area or equivalency required. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills required.

Previous experience in an advising, counseling or teaching environment is preferred.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

PREFERENCES:

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, plus two years of related experience or equivalency
  • Strong customer service, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills
  • Ability to problem solve in a fast-paced environment
  • Results-oriented and achievement-driven
  • Ability to work independently
  • Handle multiple tasks in an organized manner. Prioritize to ensure a balanced and efficient workload. Produce high-quality work with speed and accuracy.
  • Excellent oral, written, and telephone communication skills and the ability to relate well to working professionals
  • Collaborative in approach and open to new concepts and ideas
  • Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
  • Preference will be given to those able to work some evenings, as required

TO APPLY, VISIT:               https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/126831

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. Please contact the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, 201 S. Presidents Cr., Rm 135, (801) 581-8365 (V/TDD), for further information or to request an accommodation. The University of Utah is committed to diversity in its workforce. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

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