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Utah State University is hiring an Academic Advisor - Uintah Basin. The role involves advising prospective, current, and former students on academic planning, class scheduling, and program requirements while supporting recruitment and retention initiatives as part of the student services team.

Highlights

Advise students in person, by phone, or email on curriculum, graduation requirements, and university policies.
Create and monitor semester-by-semester graduation plans in DegreeWorks.
Assist students with academic progress, program changes, and graduation application preparation.
Provide referrals to campus and external resources and maintain confidentiality of advising records.
Collaborate with other student services team members and participate in committees and initiatives.
Requires a Bachelor's degree.
Proficiency with DegreeWorks and various technology platforms.
Strong communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills needed.
Minimum salary of $38,720 plus excellent benefits.
Supports diverse student populations and promotes student success within Uintah Basin campuses.

Academic Advisor - Uintah Basin 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 DegreeWorks and assist students with semester-by-semester planning in preparation for declaring a major. Plays 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. Responsibilities:

The Academic Advisor typically reports to an Associate Dean, Department Head, Advising Manager, or Advising Supervisor. This classification may supervise student employees.

Typical Functions:

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.

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 diverse 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.

Fundamental Abilities:

Within the scope and complexity of each position’s responsibilities, each incumbent is expected to possess and demonstrate the following abilities:

Communicating: Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing.
Problem solving: Analyzes information and evaluates results to select the best solution and solve problems.
Monitoring: Measures performance of self; makes improvements and takes appropriate corrective action.
Critical Thinking: Comes to well-reasoned conclusions, solutions, and approaches to problems.
Team Building: Works to create a team-based environment. Consistently demonstrates cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors, and customers.
Active Listening: Gives full attention when others are speaking; listens to understand, asks questions as appropriate, and does not interrupt.
Service Orientation: Actively seeks opportunities to help others.
Conflict Resolution: Acts professionally when encountering customers who, at times, may be frustrated.

Core Characteristics:

As representatives of Utah State University and primary contributors to its mission, all employees are expected to demonstrate the following characteristics:

Take initiative.
Maintain confidentiality.
Be accountable.
Behave ethically.
Be honest and trustworthy.
Demonstrate a strong work ethic.
Be inquisitive.
Be detail oriented.
Be self-motivated.
Efficiently manage multiple tasks.
Be a team player.
Be committed to improving USU.

Required Documents:
Along with the online application, please attach:

Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”
Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.** Advertised Salary: Minimum $38,720, plus excellent benefits 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 28,900 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 Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah’s counties.

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 conference championships in multiple sports, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement.

Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported. 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 reasonable accommodations 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 07/2025 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. 401D1400 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322 | Cody CarmichaelTitle IX Coordinator cody.carmichael@usu.edu435-797-1266 | Old Main Rm. 402D1400 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 06/2025

Original Job Description

Overview:

The Academic Advisor typically reports to an Associate Dean, Department Head, Advising Manager, or Advising Supervisor. This classification may supervise student employees.

Typical Functions:

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.

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 diverse 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.

Fundamental Abilities:

Within the scope and complexity of each position’s responsibilities, each incumbent is expected to possess and demonstrate the following abilities:

Communicating: Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing.
Problem solving: Analyzes information and evaluates results to select the best solution and solve problems.
Monitoring: Measures performance of self; makes improvements and takes appropriate corrective action.
Critical Thinking: Comes to well-reasoned conclusions, solutions, and approaches to problems.
Team Building: Works to create a team-based environment. Consistently demonstrates cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors, and customers.
Active Listening: Gives full attention when others are speaking; listens to understand, asks questions as appropriate, and does not interrupt.
Service Orientation: Actively seeks opportunities to help others.
Conflict Resolution: Acts professionally when encountering customers who, at times, may be frustrated.

Core Characteristics:

As representatives of Utah State University and primary contributors to its mission, all employees are expected to demonstrate the following characteristics:

Take initiative.
Maintain confidentiality.
Be accountable.
Behave ethically.
Be honest and trustworthy.
Demonstrate a strong work ethic.
Be inquisitive.
Be detail oriented.
Be self-motivated.
Efficiently manage multiple tasks.
Be a team player.
Be committed to improving USU.

Required Documents:
Along with the online application, please attach:

Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”
Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.** Advertised Salary: Minimum $38,720, plus excellent benefits ADA:

*updated 07/2025 Notice of Non-discrimination:

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:

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 06/2025

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