What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academic Advisor position at Weber State University?
Position Details
WSU's Commitment to Diversity
Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive environment by welcoming all individuals, including culturally diverse staff, faculty, and student body. WSU values every individual by embracing all identities through the promotion of belonging, creativity, and uniqueness. We strive to create environments which are welcoming, inclusive, and equitable for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).
Position Information
Position Title
Academic Advisor
Requisition Number
S01701P
Position Category
Staff
Campus Location
Weber State University - Ogden, UT
Hours per week
40
Months per year
12
Alternate work schedule
Pay Grade
E31
Salary
FLSA
Exempt
Job Summary/Basic Function
NOTE: This position will be filled as an Academic Advisor I or II depending on candidate qualifications.
The purpose of this position is to provide academic advisement in the College of Engineering, Applied Science & Technology. An academic advisor also works with faculty, staff, and administration to further the mission of the college. This job involves advising and counseling students regarding both their college and future careers, assisting them with the admissions process, monitoring their progress to increase retention rates through the completion of a program, which would prepare students for employment and graduation.
This position involves assisting with New Student Orientations (both in the college and university-wide), attending meetings of the university advisors’ council, participating in transfer days or other recruiting/advising events, and engaging in other professional development opportunities. Standard hours of operation are daytime Monday through Friday at multiple campuses with periodic evening and weekend work.
This position involves assisting with graduate student enrollment as needed.
This position involves providing face-to-face advisement at least one day per week at the Davis Campus.
The purpose of this position is to provide academic advisement in the College of Engineering, Applied Science & Technology. An academic advisor also works with faculty, staff, and administration to further the mission of the college. This job involves advising and counseling students regarding both their college and future careers, assisting them with the admissions process, monitoring their progress to increase retention rates through the completion of a program, which would prepare students for employment and graduation.
This position involves assisting with New Student Orientations (both in the college and university-wide), attending meetings of the university advisors’ council, participating in transfer days or other recruiting/advising events, and engaging in other professional development opportunities. Standard hours of operation are daytime Monday through Friday at multiple campuses with periodic evening and weekend work.
This position involves assisting with graduate student enrollment as needed.
This position involves providing face-to-face advisement at least one day per week at the Davis Campus.
Required Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree
- One-year full-time employment experience preferably in enrollment services (academic advisement, registrations, admissions, or financial aid), student services, or the equivalent in higher education and/or the K-12 system.
- Basic computer skills including familiarity with things such as Microsoft Office, Google Docs, and Zoom.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred:
- Proficiency with Spanish, both written and spoken
- Familiarity with or the ability to become a skilled user of Banner, Starfish, word processing, spreadsheet, presentations, and other technological tools upon which WSU relies.
- Knowledge or experience with STEM-related programs/activities related to the programs in the College of Engineering, Applied Science & Technology
- Ability to interact and connect well with a wide variety of students and circumstances
- Ability to analyze course prerequisites, certification, and/or graduation requirements
A successful candidate will have the following:
Background Check?
Yes
Benefits Summary
WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date
03/01/2024
Review Date
03/15/2024
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Notes to Applicant
If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU, we would love to hear from you. The annual salary for this position starts at $43,500 and may go up from there depending on candidate qualifications. The position comes with a generous benefits package.
To apply, please complete the online application and attach a cover letter, current resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references.
For qualification determination, your application and/or resume must address the required and preferred qualifications and must contain average number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be considered incomplete.
Screening of applications will begin March 15, 2024. Position will remain open until filled.
Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.
To apply, please complete the online application and attach a cover letter, current resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references.
For qualification determination, your application and/or resume must address the required and preferred qualifications and must contain average number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be considered incomplete.
Screening of applications will begin March 15, 2024. Position will remain open until filled.
Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/22060
ADA Essential Job Function
ADA Essential Job Function
Physical Activity of this position
Moving about to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another., Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance.
Physical Requirements of this position
Light work. Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Use of arm and/or leg controls exerting forces greater than that for sedentary work.
Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision.
Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading.
The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position.
None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).
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