Lead Advisor

The Student Success Hub provides a collaborative structure for advisors to support students across multiple programs, a commitment to ongoing professional development, and a supportive leadership team dedicated to professional advising and student success. This Academic Advisor II position will be cross-trained across programs to facilitate students’ access to high quality advising experiences while also allowing for variety and expanded opportunities for the advisor.

With minimal supervision, this position uses professional advising and guidance skills to assess diverse needs of students and provide appropriate advice related to academic planning and progress leading to degree completion. Contributes to the design, implementation, and evaluation of advising programs that contribute to the academic advising mission of the academic unit. Serves as a team leader and may supervise student staff in the absence of or at the request of direct supervisor, but the primary function is advising.

This position serves as a liaison to the relevant academic departments to ensure communication around curriculum and to provide a feedback loop between students, advisors, and faculty.

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, etc.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated skills in communication, time management, and problem solving. The Student Success Hub seeks and values team members who are curious, resilient, proactive, and committed to student success.

Questions about the position should be directed to Karleton Munn, search committee chair, at

[email protected]
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, and 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 other needs.
Collects and disseminates information to students, faculty and departments about changes in major requirements or University policies and adjusts advising strategies as appropriate.
Actively engages 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, record keeping systems, and advising related technologies.
Maintains students’ academic files that include a record of the advising activity that takes place during each visit. Actively engages with EAB.
Develops and presents education programs designed to supplement or enhance academic preparedness.
Coordinates and/or participates in the advising-related portion of new/transfer student and parent orientation sessions.
May serve on University committees and make recommendations that affect curriculum requirements, advising processes, program development, and published materials.
May represent department or area at campus-wide meetings and initiatives.
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 on relevant academic departmental committees.
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
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.
Attends monthly staff meetings and trainings related to advising.
Supports the Student Success Hub in appropriate outreach events and activities as assigned.
Provides other advising-related activities as needed and assigned.
The position is distinguished from entry-level advising positions in that incumbents have responsibilities for program development, may deal with more complex advising-related issues, and serve as a liaison to the relevant academic department. Incumbents also possess a broad range of professional knowledge and experience, which allows them to work more independently with less supervision.

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.
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

Preference will be given to individuals with education, experience, and or interest in the following areas: Political Science; Financial Planning; Gender Studies, Ethnic Studies, and/or Disability Studies; Psychology; Sociology; and Criminology
Type

Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary

Priority review begins 3/21/24
Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
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Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Do you have a related Bachelor's degree or equivalency? (2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education)

Yes
No

* How many years of academic advising experience do you have?

Less than 2 years
2-4 years
4 years or more

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume
Cover Letter
Optional Documents

Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call 801.581.2169 after submission
Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 – Member Copy 4) – Veteran Only – Call 801.581.2169

Open Date

03/14/2024
Requisition Number

PRN37965B
Job Title

Academic Advisor II
Working Title

Lead Advisor
Job Grade

D
FLSA Code

Professional
Patient Sensitive Job Code?

No
Standard Hours per Week

40
Full Time or Part Time?

Full Time
Shift

Day
Work Schedule Summary

Mon- Fri, 8am-5pm or as arranged. Some travel and weekend or evening activities may be required. Some remote work possible.
VP Area

Academic Affairs
Department

02318 - STUDENT SUCCESS HUB
Location

Campus
City

Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment

External Posting
Pay Rate Range

$50,000 - $52,000
Close Date
Open Until Filled

Yes
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