University of Idaho
Academic Advisor
🇺🇸 Moscow, ID
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $50K
💻 Academic Advising
🗓️ August 5th, 2025
NACADA
Edtech.com's Summary
University of Idaho is hiring an Academic Advisor. The Academic Advisor supports and educates students to enhance their learning experience by building professional relationships, helping with course selection, providing information on academic policies, and collaborating with university partners to facilitate access to campus resources and opportunities.
Highlights
- Support student success by building positive advising relationships and implementing proactive strategies.
- Provide expertise in one or more colleges or programs to assist students in course selection and engagement.
- Educate students about university academic policies and procedures.
- Collaborate with university partners to ensure student access to campus support and enrichment opportunities.
- Required Bachelor's Degree and eligibility for NACADA membership.
- Experience in student-centered customer service, presenting information, interpreting standards, and analyzing data.
- Ability to work nonstandard hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and travel as needed.
- Preferred: Master’s Degree or related experience, academic advising experience, knowledge of university academic rules and student development theory.
- Pay range starting at $49,816 or higher depending on education and experience.
- Position within the Vice Provost for Strategic Enrollment Management division, Academic Advising department.
Academic Advisor Full Description
Academic Advisor
Internal Posting? |
Posting Number | SP004970P
Position Title | Academic Advisor
Division/College | Vice Provost for Strategic Enrollment Management
Department | Academic Advising
Location | Moscow
Posting Context Statement
Position Overview | The University of Idaho Strategic Enrollment Management Division (SEM) assists students academically and financially to pursue their educational goals. We believe that learning never stops. University of Idaho can help learners continue their education face to face, online, while in high school, as a next step from secondary school, or for professionals who wish to continue to advance their education. SEM departments include: Admissions Processing, Admissions Recruitment, Academic Advising, Academic Support Programs, Career Services, Enrollment Management, International Programs Office, Military Programs, Registrar, and Student Financial Aid Services.
The University Advising Services (UAS) unit is part of University of Idaho’s Strategic Enrollment Management (SEM) Division. UAS is committed to enhancing the quality of academic advising by partnering with students and the university to implement advising practices grounded in teaching, communication, and access—supporting students in making informed decisions throughout their academic journey and beyond. Our mission is to assist in the exploration and discovery of academic resources; educate students about university policies and procedures; promote engagement in high-impact opportunities, university life and the community; and empower students to take ownership of their individual goals, decisions and achievements.
The Academic Advisor provides support and education to elevate students’ learning experience at the University of Idaho. The Academic Advisor strives for student success by building positive and professional student relationships and by implementing proactive strategies that help students fulfill their educational goals. The Academic Advisor will have content expertise in one or more college(s)/program(s) and will help students select courses and engage in opportunities consistent with their developing goals and interests. This position will also support students’ timely progress toward degree completion. Additional duties include, but are not limited to, providing information and clarification regarding university academic policies, creating rapport and building academic advising relationships, and referring students to appropriate campus resources.
This position is expected to work collaboratively with university partners to ensure students have access to all campus support and enrichment opportunities.
Unit URL | Strategic Enrollment Management (SEM) Departments | University of Idaho
Vandal Success Center – Current Students | University of Idaho (uidaho.edu)
Posting Number | SP004970P
Position Title | Academic Advisor
Division/College | Vice Provost for Strategic Enrollment Management
Department | Academic Advising
Location | Moscow
Posting Context Statement
Position Overview | The University of Idaho Strategic Enrollment Management Division (SEM) assists students academically and financially to pursue their educational goals. We believe that learning never stops. University of Idaho can help learners continue their education face to face, online, while in high school, as a next step from secondary school, or for professionals who wish to continue to advance their education. SEM departments include: Admissions Processing, Admissions Recruitment, Academic Advising, Academic Support Programs, Career Services, Enrollment Management, International Programs Office, Military Programs, Registrar, and Student Financial Aid Services.
The University Advising Services (UAS) unit is part of University of Idaho’s Strategic Enrollment Management (SEM) Division. UAS is committed to enhancing the quality of academic advising by partnering with students and the university to implement advising practices grounded in teaching, communication, and access—supporting students in making informed decisions throughout their academic journey and beyond. Our mission is to assist in the exploration and discovery of academic resources; educate students about university policies and procedures; promote engagement in high-impact opportunities, university life and the community; and empower students to take ownership of their individual goals, decisions and achievements.
The Academic Advisor provides support and education to elevate students’ learning experience at the University of Idaho. The Academic Advisor strives for student success by building positive and professional student relationships and by implementing proactive strategies that help students fulfill their educational goals. The Academic Advisor will have content expertise in one or more college(s)/program(s) and will help students select courses and engage in opportunities consistent with their developing goals and interests. This position will also support students’ timely progress toward degree completion. Additional duties include, but are not limited to, providing information and clarification regarding university academic policies, creating rapport and building academic advising relationships, and referring students to appropriate campus resources.
This position is expected to work collaboratively with university partners to ensure students have access to all campus support and enrichment opportunities.
Unit URL | Strategic Enrollment Management (SEM) Departments | University of Idaho
Vandal Success Center – Current Students | University of Idaho (uidaho.edu)
Position Qualifications
Required Experience | Delivering student-centered customer service Presenting information clearly and concisely to individuals, small and large groups Compiling and analyzing information for leadership/administrative decisions Interpreting and applying standards and regulations
Required Education | Bachelor’s Degree
Required Other | Must be eligible for membership in NACADAAbility to travel Ability to work nonstandard hours which may include evenings, weekends and holidays
Additional Preferred | Education: Degree or professional experience in a related discipline Master’s Degree
Demonstrated experience:Providing academic advising in a higher education setting Establishing and maintaining quality professional relationships Analyzing information to identify and define problems/alternatives and developing recommendations
Knowledge of:University of Idaho academic rules and regulations for undergraduate level advising Student development theory and advising best practices
Ability to:Communicate effectively, both in writing and orally, complex ideas in a manner that adapts to student needs and to articulate program requirements to a variety of audiences, including students, parents, faculty, and campus partners Display organizational skills in to successfully manage competing prioritizes Work independently and take initiative with new and existing projects Motivate, encourage and support students to recognize their potential and meet challenges
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions | None
Degree Requirement | Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire
Required Education | Bachelor’s Degree
Required Other | Must be eligible for membership in NACADAAbility to travel Ability to work nonstandard hours which may include evenings, weekends and holidays
Additional Preferred | Education: Degree or professional experience in a related discipline Master’s Degree
Demonstrated experience:Providing academic advising in a higher education setting Establishing and maintaining quality professional relationships Analyzing information to identify and define problems/alternatives and developing recommendations
Knowledge of:University of Idaho academic rules and regulations for undergraduate level advising Student development theory and advising best practices
Ability to:Communicate effectively, both in writing and orally, complex ideas in a manner that adapts to student needs and to articulate program requirements to a variety of audiences, including students, parents, faculty, and campus partners Display organizational skills in to successfully manage competing prioritizes Work independently and take initiative with new and existing projects Motivate, encourage and support students to recognize their potential and meet challenges
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions | None
Degree Requirement | Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire
Posting Information
FLSA Status | Exempt
Employee Category | Exempt
Pay Range | $49,816 or higher depending on education and experience
Type of Appointment | Fiscal Year
FTE | 1
Full Time/Part Time | Full Time
Funding |
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. | No
Posting Date | 08/04/2025
Closing Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants | This position is posted as open until filled, however, applications submitted on or before August 18, 2025 will receive priority consideration.
Position will remain open until a suitable pool of candidates is identified.
Applicants:
Please use your letter of qualification to explain in detail how your work experience, skills, and abilities meet both the required and preferred qualifications as listed in the position description. Your letter of qualification will be used to demonstrate your communication and writing skills to determine your ranking among the other applicants for this position.
For resources about how to write a letter of qualification, please visit the HR website here: Applicant Resources – Careers | University of Idaho (uidaho.edu)
If you would like to view a full copy of the job description, please reach out to eschirmer@uidaho.edu
Applicant Resources | https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement | Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
EEO Statement | The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Employee Category | Exempt
Pay Range | $49,816 or higher depending on education and experience
Type of Appointment | Fiscal Year
FTE | 1
Full Time/Part Time | Full Time
Funding |
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. | No
Posting Date | 08/04/2025
Closing Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants | This position is posted as open until filled, however, applications submitted on or before August 18, 2025 will receive priority consideration.
Position will remain open until a suitable pool of candidates is identified.
Applicants:
Please use your letter of qualification to explain in detail how your work experience, skills, and abilities meet both the required and preferred qualifications as listed in the position description. Your letter of qualification will be used to demonstrate your communication and writing skills to determine your ranking among the other applicants for this position.
For resources about how to write a letter of qualification, please visit the HR website here: Applicant Resources – Careers | University of Idaho (uidaho.edu)
If you would like to view a full copy of the job description, please reach out to eschirmer@uidaho.edu
Applicant Resources | https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement | Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
EEO Statement | The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume/CV
- List of References
- Letter of Qualification
Optional Documents
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- Academic Careers
- Association of Public and Land Grant Universities (APLU)
- Chronicle
- Disabled in Higher Ed
- HigherEd/Academic Impressions
- Higher Ed Jobs
- Idaho Department of Labor/Job Service including Job Central or Idaho Works (Idahoworks.gov)
- Indeed.com
- Inside Higher Ed
- Newspaper
- Other Venue
- Professional Listservs (Ex: NACUBO, AAAE, ISMC, etc.)
- University of Idaho Website
- University of Idaho Daily Register
- University of Idaho Employee
- Veterans in Higher Ed
- Word of Mouth
- * Were you referred to this employment opportunity by a current University of Idaho employee? If so, please provide their name and department.
(Open Ended Question)
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