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Weber State University

Academic Advisor, Associate Degree in Nursing

🇺🇸 Ogden, UT

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $44K

💻 Academic Advising

🗓️ August 29th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Weber State University is hiring an Academic Advisor, Associate Degree in Nursing. This role advises students, coordinates admissions processes for the Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) and PN-RN programs, reviews applications, and collaborates with department leadership to maintain admission standards and support academic and marketing activities.

Highlights
  • Advise students and coordinate admissions for ADN and PN-RN nursing programs.
  • Review applications and implement admission policies in collaboration with Department Chair.
  • Conduct transfer coursework advisement and application reviews with non-admitted applicants.
  • Provide academic advising for current students as assigned.
  • Serve as resource on advising processes for faculty and staff.
  • Participate in ADN department recruitment and marketing activities.
  • Collaborate on development of marketing materials and ensure compliance with university policies.
  • Serve on department admissions and other committees; attend related meetings at the college/university level.
  • Required qualifications: Bachelor’s degree, one year of full-time college employment preferably in enrollment services or student services, experience with Microsoft Office, Google G-Suite, and university systems.
  • Annual salary starting at $44,000 with a generous benefits package including medical, dental, retirement, tuition benefits, and paid time off.

Academic Advisor, Associate Degree in Nursing Full Description

Academic Advisor, Associate Degree in Nursing
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 Title  | Academic Advisor, Associate Degree in Nursing
Requisition Number  | S02151P
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.

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. Review applications and implement the admission policies and processes for awarding applicant points under the direction of the Department Chair. Facilitate the organization and preparation of student application materials for departmental admissions committee review. Conduct all transfer course work advisement for ADN applicants. Conduct application reviews with applicants not admitted to the program. Refers applicants to the program director for any admission concerns. Advise PN-RN applicants on preadmission requirements for the PN-RN program. Provides academic advising for current students as assigned by the Department Chair. Serve as a resource for department faculty and staff on the advising process. Coordinate ADN admission processes, criteria, and standards with college and university advising and admissions entities. Exhibit professional and supportive communication with students, staff, and faculty. Participates in ADN department and/or School of Nursing recruitment/marketing activities as needed. Maintain proficiency and compliance with university and department policies. Collaborate with the departmental and college marketing teams for the development and accuracy of marketing and promotional materials as applicable. Serve on the department admissions committee and other committees as needed. Represents the School of Nursing and attends meetings relating to student admissions and counseling called by the college or university. Collaborate with the Department Chair in the completion of annual ACEN, AACN, Board of Nursing, DCHP, and other related program survey documents and reports. Collaborate with the Department Chair regarding university academic advisement and student affairs communication pertaining to the ADN program. Represent the program in a professional manner in the college, university, and community. Participate in professional development activities as related to advising and admissions. 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  | 08/19/2025
Review Date  | 09/02/2025
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, 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 September 2, 2025. 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/26213

 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.
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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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
  3. List of References with Contact Info
Optional Documents
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