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Utah State University is hiring an Academic Advisor - Roosevelt. This role involves advising prospective, current, and former students on academic planning, class schedules, and graduation requirements, as well as supporting the Education College Opportunity program in collaboration with the Ute Indian Tribe.

Highlights

Provide advising services in person, by phone, or email, including academic planning and graduation application processing through DegreeWorks.
Assist students in understanding university policies, curriculum, and strategies for academic success and resource utilization.
Support recruitment, retention efforts, and participate in committees and community initiatives within the Uintah Basin student services team.
Coordinate and support tuition-free course offerings with the Ute Indian Tribe, maintaining onsite presence at the Ute Tribe Education Center.
Bachelor’s degree required.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, public speaking ability, and capacity to work collaboratively in team environments.
Proficiency in current and emerging technology platforms relevant to advising and program requirements.
Salary range: $43,000 to $51,000 annually.
Engage with diverse student backgrounds and deliver advising in both one-on-one and group settings.
Maintain confidentiality and accurate documentation of advising interactions.

Academic Advisor - Roosevelt Full Description

Overview:

Incumbents in the Academic Advisor position advise prospective, current, and former students. Incumbents advise and assist students in the development of academic plans and class schedules. Additionally, incumbents assess academic level, attend to student academic inquiries, assist in the resolution of individual academic problems, and advise on academic program changes. Incumbents also prepare students’ graduation applications for Dean approval in Degree Works and assist students with semester-by-semester planning in preparation for declaring a major; plays a pivotal role as a member of the student services team, taking part in various initiatives, serving on committees, and participating in recruitment and retention efforts, as well as other Uintah Basin-led activities; provides coordination and support for the Education College Opportunity (EdCO) program in partnership with the Ute Indian Tribe, including facilitating tuition- and fee-free course offerings at the Ute Tribe Education Center and maintaining a consistent on-site presence to support students. Collaborates with Tribal education leadership to align course offerings and related outreach activities with community interests, strengthening long-standing relationships and supporting broader educational and cultural initiatives.

Responsibilities:

Provides advising services in person, by phone, or by email.
Provides accurate information related to curriculum, graduation requirements, and university policies and procedures.
Creates semester-by-semester graduation plan in DegreeWorks and monitors students’ progress toward their declared major.
Provides information and strategies to utilize available campus resources and services.
Maintains confidentiality.
Assists students in making responsible and informed decisions impacting academic progress.
Encourages and guides students as they define and develop realistic goals.
Assists students to understand the purpose of higher education and the impact on life goals.
Discusses the benefits of building a learning community, network, and support system among peers, professors, and mentors.
Makes appropriate referrals to other University and non-university resources.
Maintains records and documentation of advising interactions.
Performs miscellaneous job-related duties while accepting meaningful role as a member of the Uintah Basin student services, participating and aiding in strategic goals and initiatives.

Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Verbal and written communication skills and effective public speaking skills including ability to communicate with individuals as well as groups.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple demands and changing needs.
Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
Ability to work with students in 1:1 or group advising settings.
Ability to learn and maintain current knowledge of complex program requirements, policies, and procedures.
Ability to work with different student backgrounds.
Ability to develop and/or deliver programs.
Knowledge of and proficiency in a variety of current and emerging technology platforms.
Ability to work within a team comprised of other student services members toward common goal of recruitment and retaining of students.

Required Documents:
Along with the online application, please attach:
1. Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”
2. Cover Letter to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-10”

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**
Advertised Salary: $43,000-$51,000 ADA:
Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.
University Highlights:
Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.

USU enrolls over 29,800 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. For over 100 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns, serving every county in the state.

Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies’ long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by recent Mountain West regular-season and tournament championships in women’s volleyball, three consecutive Mountain West tournament titles in women’s soccer conference championships, and a first-ever conference championship for gymnastics, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement.

Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported and where diversity of thought and culture are cultivated. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU.

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and a reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu.

*updated 12/2025
Notice of Non-discrimination:
In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.

Utah State University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination including harassment in employment including in hiring, promotion, transfer, or termination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy or any other federal, state, or local law.

Utah State University does not discriminate in its housing offerings and will treat all persons fairly and equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, familial status, disability, national origin, source of income, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Additionally, the University endeavors to provide reasonable accommodations when necessary and to ensure equal access to qualified persons with disabilities.

In all circumstances, Utah State University follows state and federal laws related to sex-segregated spaces.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non-discrimination policies:
Matthew PinnerExecutive Director Civil Rights & Title IX Officematthew.pinner@usu.edu435-797-1266 | Old Main Rm. 401D1475 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322 | Cody CarmichaelTitle IX Coordinator cody.carmichael@usu.edu435-797-1266 | Old Main Rm. 402D1475 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322
For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit crtix.usu.edu or contact:

U.S. Department of Education
Denver Regional Office
303-844-5695| OCR.Denver@ed.gov

U.S. Department of Education
Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
800-421-3481 | OCR@ed.gov

*updated 10/2025

Original Job Description

Overview:

Provides advising services in person, by phone, or by email.
Provides accurate information related to curriculum, graduation requirements, and university policies and procedures.
Creates semester-by-semester graduation plan in DegreeWorks and monitors students’ progress toward their declared major.
Provides information and strategies to utilize available campus resources and services.
Maintains confidentiality.
Assists students in making responsible and informed decisions impacting academic progress.
Encourages and guides students as they define and develop realistic goals.
Assists students to understand the purpose of higher education and the impact on life goals.
Discusses the benefits of building a learning community, network, and support system among peers, professors, and mentors.
Makes appropriate referrals to other University and non-university resources.
Maintains records and documentation of advising interactions.
Performs miscellaneous job-related duties while accepting meaningful role as a member of the Uintah Basin student services, participating and aiding in strategic goals and initiatives.

Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Verbal and written communication skills and effective public speaking skills including ability to communicate with individuals as well as groups.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple demands and changing needs.
Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
Ability to work with students in 1:1 or group advising settings.
Ability to learn and maintain current knowledge of complex program requirements, policies, and procedures.
Ability to work with different student backgrounds.
Ability to develop and/or deliver programs.
Knowledge of and proficiency in a variety of current and emerging technology platforms.
Ability to work within a team comprised of other student services members toward common goal of recruitment and retaining of students.

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