Utah State University
Biology Academic Advisor (Academic Advisor or Academic Advisor Senior)
🇺🇸 Logan, UT
🕑 Full-Time
💰 TBD
💻 Academic Advising
🗓️ October 8th, 2025
FERPA
Edtech.com's Summary
Utah State University is hiring a Biology Academic Advisor (Academic Advisor or Academic Advisor Senior). The role involves advising students in the Biology programs within the College of Arts and Sciences, helping them develop academic plans for success, timely graduation, and career readiness while collaborating with the Biology Department and utilizing academic advising tools.
Highlights
- Advise Biology students on program of study, academic progress, and graduation requirements.
- Use academic advising systems such as DegreeWorks, Banner, and Aggie Handshake.
- Assist students in career and graduate school exploration and connect them with campus resources.
- Recommend students for awards and scholarships and maintain accurate student records.
- Academic Advisor requires a bachelor's degree; Academic Advisor Senior requires a bachelor's degree plus two years relevant experience.
- Preferred background in life sciences, education, or counseling with knowledge of developmental advising.
- Demonstrate leadership in advising practices and coordinate services (Senior level).
- Commitment to student retention, academic success, and confidentiality under FERPA.
- Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience with a comprehensive benefits package.
- Work closely with the College of Arts and Sciences and the Biology Department.
Biology Academic Advisor (Academic Advisor or Academic Advisor Senior) Full Description
Overview:
The Academic Advisor or Academic Advisor Senior will advise for the Biology programs within the College of Arts and Sciences. The position will help build a total ArtSci experience, including the development of a culture of empowering student success, engagement through inside and outside-the-classroom opportunities, and the transition to meaningful careers. The selected candidate will work closely with the Biology Department and its programs.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
Academic Advisor
- Assist students with creating and managing a program of study that maximizes their 1) potential for success while in school, 2) timely graduation, and 3) opportunities to reach academic and career goals after graduation.
- Provide students with correct up-to-date academic information about university graduation requirements.
- Track students' academic progress and inform them of their status.
- Work closely with the assigned department to recruit and retain high quality students.
- Participate in assessment activities.
- Develop expertise in academic advising tools such as: DegreeWorks, Banner, etc.
- Assist students in the exploration of their educational goals, including possible areas of study, class selection, connecting students to curricular and extracurricular opportunities, and exploring career and graduate school opportunities.
- Help students to understand the expected standards of achievement and likelihood of success in areas of study, as well as providing them information about alternatives, limitations, and possible consequences of academic decisions.
- Maintain familiarity with available campus resources and effectively connect students to campus resources when appropriate.
- Recommend students for a variety of awards and scholarships.
- Maintain and update student files to effectively track student progress.
- Assist in other areas as needed.
Academic Advisor Senior
- Assist students with creating and managing a program of study that maximizes their 1) potential for success while in school, 2) timely graduation, and 3) opportunities to reach academic and career goals after graduation.
- Provide students with correct up-to-date academic information about university graduation requirements.
- Track students' academic progress and inform them of their status.
- Work closely with the assigned department to recruit and retain high quality students.
- Participate in assessment activities.
- Develop expertise in academic advising tools such as: DegreeWorks, Banner, etc.
- Assist students in the exploration of their educational goals, including possible areas of study, class selection, connecting students to curricular and extracurricular opportunities, and exploring career and graduate school opportunities.
- Help students to understand the expected standards of achievement and likelihood of success in areas of study, as well as providing them information about alternatives, limitations, and possible consequences of academic decisions.
- Maintain familiarity with available campus resources and effectively connect students to campus resources when appropriate.
- Recommend students for a variety of awards and scholarships.
- Maintain and update student files to effectively track student progress.
- Assist in other areas as needed.
- Demonstrate leadership in advising through the research and sharing of best practices.
- Help to coordinate advising services within your scope of advising.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
The position will be filled at either an Academic Advisor or Academic Advisor Senior level based upon qualifications and assigned duties:
- For Academic Advisor - Bachelor's degree is required.
- For Academic Advisor Senior - Bachelor's degree plus two years of relevant experience is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Educational background in the life sciences or experience or educational background in education or counseling. Understanding of developmental academic advising processes.
- Experience with the software programs DegreeWorks, Banner, and/or Aggie Handshake.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of student development and the ability to serve and assist the students in developing effective academic plans and career and life goals in order to promote student retention and academic success.
- Knowledge of student advising and graduation requirements for academic degrees, and the ability to anticipate department and/or student needs.
- Ability to creatively and independently problem-solve by prioritizing and multitasking while under pressure.
- Ability to serve individuals with diverse personalities through the use of effective oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
- Ability to understand and form a commitment to USU's mission, strategic initiatives, and communities of engaged learners.
- Knowledge of university course schedules and degree requirements.
- Knowledge of student advisement methods and techniques (monitoring students' classes, scheduling, academic progress, and registration).
- Ability to keep student information confidential and abide by FERPA laws.
- Ability to always maintain professionalism even in high stress situations.
- Understanding of, or ability to learn University IT systems including DegreeWorks, Banner, Aggie Handshake, and other academic and office productivity software.
- Ability to work on one's own with minimal supervision.
Required Documents:
Along with the online application, please attach:
1. Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”
2. Cover Letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application
3. Names and contact information of at least three references under the candidate profile
**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**
Advertised Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus a comprehensive benefits package. 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.
College/Department Highlights:
https://artsci.usu.edu/
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 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 09/2025
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
Along with the online application, please attach:
1. Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”
2. Cover Letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application
3. Names and contact information of at least three references under the candidate profile
**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**
Advertised Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus a comprehensive benefits package. 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.
College/Department Highlights:
https://artsci.usu.edu/
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 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 09/2025
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
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