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Academic Advisor, Associate Degree in Nursing

🇺🇸 Ogden, UT 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $44K 💻 Academic Advising 🗓️ February 12th, 2026
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Weber State University is hiring an Academic Advisor for the Associate Degree in Nursing program. The role involves advising students, coordinating admissions processes, reviewing applications, and collaborating with faculty and university entities to ensure consistent admissions practices and support for nursing students.

Highlights
  • Advise students and coordinate admissions for the Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) and PN-RN programs.
  • Review applications and implement admissions policies in consultation with the Department Chair.
  • Conduct transfer course advisement for ADN applicants and pre-admission advising for PN-RN applicants.
  • Collaborate with department faculty, staff, and university advising and admissions offices to maintain consistent admission standards.
  • Participate in recruitment, marketing activities, and serve on admissions and other committees.
  • Required skills include proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google G-Suite, and university systems.
  • Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and at least one year of full-time college employment experience in advising, enrollment services, or student services.
  • Preferred qualifications include strong communication, organization, leadership, and record-keeping skills.
  • Position offers a starting salary of $44,000 with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, retirement, tuition benefits, and paid leave.
  • A criminal background check is required as a condition of employment.

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Position Details
WSU's Commitment to Equal Opportunity
Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. 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, Associate Degree in Nursing
Requisition Number S02279P
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
Support staff member who advises students and coordinates admissions processes for the Associate Degree in Nursing Department.
  1. Collaborate with the Department Chair and Program Director(s) to create and maintain a non-discriminatory and consistent admission process for the ADN and PN-RN programs.
  2. Review applications and implement the admission policies and processes for awarding applicant points under the direction of the Department Chair.
  3. Facilitate the organization and preparation of student application materials for departmental admissions committee review.
  4. Conduct all transfer course work advisement for ADN applicants.
  5. Conduct application reviews with applicants not admitted to the program. Refers applicants to the program director for any admission concerns.
  6. Advise PN-RN applicants on preadmission requirements for the PN-RN program.
  7. Provides academic advising for current students as assigned by the Department Chair.
  8. Serve as a resource for department faculty and staff on the advising process.
  9. Coordinate ADN admission processes, criteria, and standards with college and university advising and admissions entities.
  10. Exhibit professional and supportive communication with students, staff, and faculty.
  11. Participates in ADN department and/or School of Nursing recruitment/marketing activities as needed.
  12. Maintain proficiency and compliance with university and department policies.
  13. Collaborate with the departmental and college marketing teams for the development and accuracy of marketing and promotional materials as applicable.
  14. Serve on the department admissions committee and other committees as needed.
  15. Represents the School of Nursing and attends meetings relating to student admissions and counseling called by the college or university.
  16. Collaborate with the Department Chair in the completion of annual ACEN, AACN, Board of Nursing, DCHP, and other related program survey documents and reports.
  17. Collaborate with the Department Chair regarding university academic advisement and student affairs communication pertaining to the ADN program.
  18. Represent the program in a professional manner in the college, university, and community.
  19. Participate in professional development activities as related to advising and admissions.
  20. Other duties and activities as assigned by the Department Chair.
Required Qualifications
Required:
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • One year of full-time college employment preferably in enrollment services (academic advising, registration, admissions, or financial aid), student services or the equivalent
  • Experience with various technologies, including Microsoft Office, Google G-Suite, and other university systems
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred:
  • Proficient in record keeping, information management, and complying with university and department policies.
  • Possesses excellent communication, organization, leadership skills, and aptitude in resolving conflicts and issues.
A successful candidate will be willing to
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 02/10/2026
Review Date 02/24/2026
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 $44,000 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, transcripts, 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 February 24, 2026. 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/27643
ADA Essential Job Function
ADA Essential Job Function
Physical Activity of this position Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance., Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. , Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly.
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).
Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
    • jobs.weber.edu
    • KSL
    • Chronicle of Higher Education
    • Higher Ed Jobs
    • Agency Referral
    • Personal Referral
    • Internal Job Posting
    • Advertisement/Publication
    • Other web advertisement
    • Other
  2. * Do you have or have you ever been issued a W# By Weber State University? Yes or No.

    If yes, please enter your W# (W followed by eight numbers).

    (Open Ended Question)

  3. * What is the highest level of education attained?
    • GED
    • High School Diploma
    • Associates Degree
    • Bachelors Degree
    • Masters Degree
    • PHD
  4. * Do you have at least one year's experience tutoring, advising, mentoring, academic coaching, or have at least one year of other relevant experience in an educational setting?
    • Yes
    • No
  5. * Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment status (e.g. H-1B visa status)?
    • Yes
    • No
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
  3. Transcripts
  4. List of References with Contact Info

Optional Documents



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