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Academic Advisor

Requisition ID: 2024-8531

of Openings: 1

Location: US-UT-Logan Category: Student Programs and Services Position Type: Benefited Full-Time Job Classification: Exempt College: Jon M Huntsman School of Business Department: Dean-Jon M Huntsman School of Bus Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits

Overview The Dean's office in the Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University currently has a full time opening for an Academic Advisor.

The chosen candidate will advise in matters such as pre-registration, general education, major and minor requirements, and articulation of transfer credit. The position will also help build a total Huntsman School experience, including the development of a culture of student ownership of their education, engagement through inside-the-classroom and outside-the-classroom opportunities, and the transition to meaningful careers. Selected candidate will work closely with the assigned academic department and the Dean's office.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in the process of developing an academic program.
• Maintain and update student files.
• Provide students with correct up-to-date academic information about university graduation requirements.
• Recommended students for a variety of awards and scholarships.
• Track students' academic progress and inform them of their status.
• Assist potential students in admission process for the School of Business.
• Work closely with the assigned department to recruit and retain high quality students.
• Participate in assessment activities.
• Become familiar with tools that assist students in deciding on a major, for example, DegreeWorks and Career Service options.
• Assist students in the development of their educational goals, including the selection of a major, meeting graduation requirements, study abroad opportunities and exploring the possibility of graduate school.
• Help students to understand the expected standards of achievement and likelihood of success in areas of study as well as providing them information about alternatives, limitations, and possible consequences of academic decisions.
• Refer students to and maintain familiarity with available campus resources to meet individual needs.
• Assist in other areas as needed.

Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in a business or related field is required.
• Demonstrated ability to be sensitive to and understand the needs of the student population.
• Effective oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Understanding of development educational processes.
• Ability to work on one's own with minimal supervision.
• Excellent computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office.
• Understanding of, or ability to learn University IT systems including, DegreeWorks, SSB, INB, and Paperport.
• Ability to work in a team setting.
• Ability to maintain high degree of confidentiality, sensitivity and discretion.

• Problem solving: Analyzes information and evaluates results to select the best solution and solve.

• Service Orientation/Costumer service skills: Actively looking... For full info follow application link.

USU recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the university's academic mission of learning, discovery, and engagement. USU is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any of its programs and activities based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity/expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status pro tected by University policy or local, state, or federal law (https://equity.usu.edu/non-discrimination).