Job Details

Academic Advisor II

Position Number: 6234579
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Academic Advising

Academic Advisor II

Job Summary

The Academic Advising Center in the John and Marcia Price College of Engineering at the University of Utah is committed to a comprehensive, student-centered approach to academic success. Our advising office utilizes proactive evidence-based advising strategies to support students in achieving their academic, personal, and professional goals. Advisors challenge students to think critically about how their decisions impact their lives and their community; while also empowering future engineers to make lasting contributions to the engineering profession and the well-being of society.

With a high degree of independence, you will use your expert advising skills to assess individual needs, offering tailored advice that promotes academic success and progression toward graduation. You'll play a key role in shaping and enhancing innovative advising programs, ensuring they align with the academic goals of the department/college. This position will primarily be assigned to provide undergraduate student advising in Materials Science and Engineering and will cross-train to advise incoming freshman in other engineering majors.

This position will assist the University in promoting a climate of respect and equity that cultivates and sustains transformative practices by forging spaces of possibility where people feel safe, valued, welcomed, and respects all students in their quest for individual success through degree programs, certificates, majors, etc.

Our generous University staff benefits package includes but is not limited to: health care and dental plan options, tuition reduction, UTA pass (Bus, TRAX , & FrontRunner), paid holidays, paid leave time, employer retirement contribution, and more!

Responsibilities

Meets with students to provide information and guidance on academic-related issues, such as graduation requirements and exceptions, major exploration, course planning and registration, transfer credit evaluation/substitution or advanced degree requirements.
Facilitates students' academic progress by evaluating their needs and developing appropriate educational plans. Makes referrals for students who need assistance with overcoming learning obstacles, specialized tutoring, extended or intensive assistance with career decisions or similar needs.
Actively participates in campus-based professional development communities including but not limited to "UAAC or other relevant campus-based organizations that advances direct skills in academic advising." Duties include participating in sub-committees within the community.
Uses enterprise-level data analytics and student record technology platforms to monitor student progress and guide proactive student interventions. Participates in the delivery of proactive advising strategies for assigned student populations on the basis of data analytic platforms.
Proficient in degree tracking software (i.e Degree Audit), record keeping systems (PeopleSoft, Banner) and one additional advising related technology (Civitas, On Base, Student Data Warehouse, CRM software, etc.)
Maintains students' academic files that include a record of the advising activity that takes place during each visit.
Develops and presents education programs designed to supplement or enhance academic preparedness.
Collects and disseminates information to students, faculty and departments about changes in major requirements or University policies and adjusts advising strategies as appropriate.
Coordinates and/or participates in the advising-related portion of new/transfer student and parent orientation sessions.
Serves on University committees and makes recommendations that affect curriculum requirements, advising processes and program development and published materials.
Coordinates data compilation, statistical reports and correspondence, depending upon the area of assignment.
Participates in local and national professional associations by serving on planning committees and presenting at conferences and seminars.
Contributes to selection and training of new advising staff.
May participate in search committees for new hires in department, including both staff and faculty roles.
May act as a mentor for programming communities for students with in their area.
May mentor student employees and participate in hiring, training and evaluating those employees.
May represent department or area at campus-wide meetings and initiatives.
Participates in programming communities for students within their area. Including, but not limited to activities such as overseeing an existing mentoring program, student organization, etc.
The position is distinguished from lower level advising positions in that incumbents have responsibilities for program development and may deal with more complex advising-related issues. Incumbents also possess a full range of professional knowledge and experience, which allows them to work independently with less supervision and review.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).
Two years of direct academic advising experience
Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.

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

Preferences

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN41931B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm. May require limited shifts after hours to support department and college events. Hybrid schedule , including one day of remote work, is available.
Department: 00051 - College of Engineering-Dean
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $54,000 to $57,000
Close Date: 7/15/2025
Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/182657