Academic Advisor I @ Weber State University

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Weber State University is hiring an Academic Advisor I for the John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics. The role involves providing academic advising, maintaining student records, and offering accurate guidance on majors, minors, course options, study abroad, and transfer credits to undergraduate students within the school.

Highlights

Provide academic advising on general education, graduation requirements, and program planning for Goddard School majors and minors.

Serve as initial contact for students interested in GSBE programs and evaluate admission records, including administering BSAD 2899 and ECON 2899.

Make presentations on GSBE curriculum, processes, and advising procedures to students, staff, and faculty.

Maintain professional development through memberships in NACADA, UAA, UAAC, and university trainings.

Participate in recruitment events such as Weber Welcome and outreach initiatives to admitted students.

Engage in retention programs including Starfish, Bounce Back, and outreach to withdrawn students.

Perform administrative tasks like updating Grad Maps, planning guides, processing exceptions and program changes, and assisting with transfer credit appeals.

Serve on university-wide and GSBE-related committees including UAAC and curriculum and retention committees.

Required qualifications include a bachelor's degree, at least one year of full-time college employment preferably in enrollment or student services, and computer proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.

Preferred skills include strong communication and interpersonal abilities, capability to work with diverse personalities, knowledge of policies, and willingness to learn university software like SCT Banner and CatTracks.

The position offers a starting salary of $44,000 with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, retirement, tuition benefits, and paid leave.

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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 I
Requisition Number	S02376P
Position Category	Staff
Campus Location	Weber State University - Ogden, UT
Hours per week	40
Months per year	12
Alternate work schedule	This is an in-office position at the Ogden campus with some opportunities for remote work.
Pay Grade	E31
Salary
FLSA	Exempt
Job Summary/Basic Function	The John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics provides quality education for career-oriented students. Degree programs may be found in the WSU catalog. The Academic Advisor provides a vital link for entering freshmen, declared majors, transfer, and returning students at the undergraduate level within the Goddard School. This position provides academic advising services, maintains student records, and delivers accurate information and advice to students about all majors, minors, course options, study abroad, and transfer credit within the Goddard School of Business & Economics (GBSE). Responsibilities of an Academic Advisor I include but are not limited to: Advising students about General Education, and University graduation requirements which include utilizing student placement scores and academic records regarding appropriate courses Serving as an initial point of contact for students interested in GSBE programs Advising current and prospective students on academic program planning for one or more majors and/or minors in GSBE. This advisement mostly occurs via in-person or virtual through individual appointments or drop-in hours but could include but not be limited to: group advising, email, presentations, etc. Evaluating records of students seeking admission into GSBE programs which includes administering BSAD 2899 & ECON 2899 Understanding and following all processes and procedures within GSBE & the Goddard School Advising Center. Making presentations to students, staff, and faculty regarding GSBE curriculum, processes, and procedures. Maintaining skills and knowledge needed to complete their responsibilities successfully which include but not limited to: active membership in National Academic Advising Association (NACADA), Utah Advising Associations (UAA), UAAC (University Academic Advisory Council), trainings available from Weber State University (WSU) and/or GSBE, other professional development opportunities as deemed appropriate by department, etc. Participate in recruitment efforts at both a University and GSBE level which include but are not limited to: Weber Welcome, Purple Carpet, Lunch with Leaders, outreach to newly admitted students, etc. Participate in retention efforts which include but are not limited to: Starfish (flags, Semester to Semester, etc), Bounce Back program, outreach to students that have withdrawn, etc. Administrative duties such as but not limited to: up-dating Grad Maps, Planning Guide Flyers, and catalog copy on a yearly basis, processing exceptions in CatTracks, processing student program of study changes, creation of Financial Aid Plans, transfer of credit appeals, assist with articulation agreements as requested, etc. Serving on University-wide and GSBE committees as appropriate (e.g. UAAC, GSBE Faculty-Staff-Advising Collaboration, GSBE Curriculum, Retention, NSO, etc.)
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. Computer skills which include word processing, spreadsheets, and database applications.
Preferred Qualifications	Preferred: Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. The ability to work with a variety of personalities and backgrounds. The ability to work collegially with Goddard School academic departments, WSU academic advisors, and other people (WSU and external) is related to the position. The ability to be empathetic to student situations while maintaining academic integrity and adherence to accreditation requirements. The ability to retain knowledge concerning university and department policies, think critically and make appropriate judgment calls pertaining to the application and communication of university and department policies. The demonstrated ability and willingness to work with computer-related applications used in enrollment services. The ability and willingness to become a skilled user of SCT Banner, CatTracks and other technological tools upon which the University community will increasingly rely.
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	06/18/2026
Review Date	07/02/2026
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, 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 July 2, 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/28551

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., Grasping. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm. , 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., 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).

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* 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
* 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)

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

Resume
Cover Letter
List of References with Contact Info

Optional Documents

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Position Information

Position Title	Academic Advisor I
Requisition Number	S02376P
Position Category	Staff
Campus Location	Weber State University - Ogden, UT
Hours per week	40
Months per year	12
Alternate work schedule	This is an in-office position at the Ogden campus with some opportunities for remote work.
Pay Grade	E31
Salary
FLSA	Exempt
Job Summary/Basic Function	The John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics provides quality education for career-oriented students. Degree programs may be found in the WSU catalog. The Academic Advisor provides a vital link for entering freshmen, declared majors, transfer, and returning students at the undergraduate level within the Goddard School. This position provides academic advising services, maintains student records, and delivers accurate information and advice to students about all majors, minors, course options, study abroad, and transfer credit within the Goddard School of Business & Economics (GBSE). Responsibilities of an Academic Advisor I include but are not limited to: Advising students about General Education, and University graduation requirements which include utilizing student placement scores and academic records regarding appropriate courses Serving as an initial point of contact for students interested in GSBE programs Advising current and prospective students on academic program planning for one or more majors and/or minors in GSBE. This advisement mostly occurs via in-person or virtual through individual appointments or drop-in hours but could include but not be limited to: group advising, email, presentations, etc. Evaluating records of students seeking admission into GSBE programs which includes administering BSAD 2899 & ECON 2899 Understanding and following all processes and procedures within GSBE & the Goddard School Advising Center. Making presentations to students, staff, and faculty regarding GSBE curriculum, processes, and procedures. Maintaining skills and knowledge needed to complete their responsibilities successfully which include but not limited to: active membership in National Academic Advising Association (NACADA), Utah Advising Associations (UAA), UAAC (University Academic Advisory Council), trainings available from Weber State University (WSU) and/or GSBE, other professional development opportunities as deemed appropriate by department, etc. Participate in recruitment efforts at both a University and GSBE level which include but are not limited to: Weber Welcome, Purple Carpet, Lunch with Leaders, outreach to newly admitted students, etc. Participate in retention efforts which include but are not limited to: Starfish (flags, Semester to Semester, etc), Bounce Back program, outreach to students that have withdrawn, etc. Administrative duties such as but not limited to: up-dating Grad Maps, Planning Guide Flyers, and catalog copy on a yearly basis, processing exceptions in CatTracks, processing student program of study changes, creation of Financial Aid Plans, transfer of credit appeals, assist with articulation agreements as requested, etc. Serving on University-wide and GSBE committees as appropriate (e.g. UAAC, GSBE Faculty-Staff-Advising Collaboration, GSBE Curriculum, Retention, NSO, etc.)
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. Computer skills which include word processing, spreadsheets, and database applications.
Preferred Qualifications	Preferred: Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. The ability to work with a variety of personalities and backgrounds. The ability to work collegially with Goddard School academic departments, WSU academic advisors, and other people (WSU and external) is related to the position. The ability to be empathetic to student situations while maintaining academic integrity and adherence to accreditation requirements. The ability to retain knowledge concerning university and department policies, think critically and make appropriate judgment calls pertaining to the application and communication of university and department policies. The demonstrated ability and willingness to work with computer-related applications used in enrollment services. The ability and willingness to become a skilled user of SCT Banner, CatTracks and other technological tools upon which the University community will increasingly rely.
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	06/18/2026
Review Date	07/02/2026
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, 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 July 2, 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/28551

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., Grasping. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm. , 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., 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).

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* 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
* 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)

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

Resume
Cover Letter
List of References with Contact Info

Optional Documents

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