Academic Advisor (part-time 28 hours/week)

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Our unique mission, deeply rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, provides countless ways to serve and make an impact. This, along with our remarkable culture of belonging, weekly devotionals, and endless opportunities for learning and growth—all situated within a beautiful and historic campus—make it hard to imagine a more inspiring place to work. 

Brigham Young University strongly prefers to hire faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Academic Advisor (part-time 28 hours/week)

The part-time Academic Advisor provides accurate, timely, and personalized academic advising to admitted accounting students. This role empowers students to make informed academic decisions, achieve academic success, and progress efficiently toward on-time degree completion. The advisor demonstrates strong alignment with the BYU Marriott School of Business Mission, Vision, and Values, as well as the BYU AIMS, and integrates these principles into daily advising practices.

What you’ll do in this position:

• Advise admitted accounting students in regard to course requirements and graduation planning.
• Provide advice to accounting students regarding degree requirements
• Meet with and advise students who are admitted into the BYU Marriott School of Accountancy
• Counsel students regarding the development of educational plans consistent with their life and career goals
• Advise on admission and academic requirements, class scheduling, transfer courses, academic and extracurricular opportunities
• Enforce university and college policies and curriculum
• Maintain a sense of team unity in maximizing routine interactions and in contributing to seasonal/occasional needs (i.e.: support college events, participate in hiring/training needs, accept delegated assignments, attend recurring meetings, etc.)
• Engage in professional development activities to retain currency and relevancy in advising practices

What qualifies you for this role:

Required

• A firm commitment to the mission of BYU
• Bachelor’s degree
• Excellent skills in communication (verbal, written, interpersonal and listening), decision-making, and problem-solving
• Ability to contribute to a unified team effort
• Level of knowledge and competence in academic student services
• Pleasant, courteous, and professional presence in an office setting
• Familiarity with the BYU environment, website, policies and procedures, etc.
• Ability to enforce academic policies with clarity and without confrontation or defensiveness
• Ability to interact well with a wide variety of students and circumstances (i.e.: distressed students, challenging situations, stressful seasons, etc.)
• Strict sense of accuracy, organization efficiency, and timeliness
• Computer experience and proficiency in basic office computer programs and equipment
• Commitment to professional development

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree and 4 years in advisement-related experience OR Master’s degree OR Advisement certification (or equivalent graduate coursework) and 0-4 years in advisement-related experience
• Excellent skills in communication (verbal, written, interpersonal and listening), decision-making, and problem-solving
• Ability to contribute to a unified team effort
• Level of knowledge and competence in academic student services
• Pleasant, courteous, and professional presence in an office setting
• Familiarity with the BYU environment, website, policies and procedures, etc.
• Ability to enforce academic policies with clarity and without confrontation or defensiveness
• Ability to interact well with a wide variety of students and circumstances (i.e.: distressed students, challenging situations, stressful seasons, etc.)
• Strict sense of accuracy, organization efficiency, and timeliness
• Computer experience and proficiency in basic office computer programs and equipment
• Commitment to professional development
• Experience with databases

What we offer in return:

This position comes with fantastic benefits, including:

• 401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans)
• Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
• May be eligible for tuition benefits after two years
• Access to the library
• Free on-campus parking
• Free UTA passes for employees, spouses, and qualified dependents
• Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU

Pay Grade: 51

Typical Starting Pay: $28.25 to $36.25 an hour

Required Documents:

All Staff positions require a resume.

Refer to the Job Posting for any additional required documents.

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Brigham Young University (BYU) is widely recognized not just for its world-class education, but for its deep commitment to inspired religious values. Gathered together in a Christ-centered atmosphere, BYU employees are a vital part of a community of belonging, where we value the experiences, perspectives, and talents of each individual. If you share in our devotion to faith and to excellence, we have a place for you here at BYU!