Academic Advisor

University Of Idaho; Moscow (ID); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Idaho is seeking an Academic Advisor within the Academic Advising unit of the SEM Division in Moscow to support students’ progress toward degree completion and to connect them with campus resources.

The advisor builds professional relationships, provides information on university policies, and helps students select courses and participate in high‑impact opportunities, while collaborating with campus partners to ensure access to services.

Qualifications

• Experience providing academic advising in a higher education setting.
• Ability to communicate university policies clearly to students, parents, faculty and campus partners.
• Strong organizational skills to manage competing priorities and projects.
• Capacity to work independently and take initiative on new and existing initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Delivering student-centered customer service.
• Presenting information clearly and concisely to individuals, small and large groups.
• Compiling and analyzing information for leadership/administrative decisions.
• Interpreting and applying standards and regulations.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organization

Independence

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Division/College Vice Provost for Strategic Enrollment Management

Department

Academic Advising

Location

Moscow

Position Overview

The University of Idaho Strategic Enrollment Management Division ( SEM ) assists students academically and financially to pursue their educational goals. We believe that learning never stops. University of Idaho can help learners continue their education face to face, online, while in high school, as a next step from secondary school, or for professionals who wish to continue to advance their education. SEM departments include: Admissions Processing, Admissions Recruitment, Academic Advising, Academic Support Programs, Career Services, Enrollment Management, International Programs Office, Military Programs, Registrar, and Student Financial Aid Services.

The University Advising Services ( UAS ) unit is part of University of Idaho’s Strategic Enrollment Management ( SEM ) Division. UAS seeks to elevate the standard for excellence in academic advising by working collaboratively with students and the university community to engage in advising practices that are rooted in teaching, connection, accessibility, and mutual respect in order to cultivate citizens engaged in their education and beyond. Our mission is to assist in the exploration and discovery of academic resources; educate students about university policies and procedures; promote engagement in high-impact opportunities, university life, and the community; and empower students to take ownership of their individual goals, decisions, and achievements.

The Academic Advisor provides support and education to elevate students’ learning experience at the University of Idaho. The Academic Advisor fosters student success by building positive and professional student relationships and by implementing proactive strategies that help students fulfill their educational goals. The Academic Advisor will have content expertise in one or more college(s)/program(s) and will help students select courses and engage in opportunities consistent with their developing goals and interests. This position will also support students’ timely progress toward degree completion. Additional duties include, but are not limited to, providing information and clarification regarding university academic policies, creating rapport, and building academic advising relationships, and referring students to appropriate campus resources.

This position is expected to work collaboratively with university partners to ensure students have access to all campus support and enrichment opportunities.

• Delivering student-centered customer service
• Presenting information clearly and concisely to individuals, small and large groups
• Compiling and analyzing information for leadership/administrative decisions
• Interpreting and applying standards and regulations

Required Education

• Bachelor’s Degree

Required Other

• Must be eligible for membership in related professional organizations
• Ability to travel
• Ability to work non-standard business hours

Additional Preferred

Education

• Degree or professional experience in a related discipline
• Master’s Degree

Demonstrated experience

• Providing academic advising in a higher education setting
• Working successfully with students and colleagues
• Establishing and maintaining quality professional relationships
• Analyzing information to identify and define problems/alternatives and developing recommendations

Knowledge of

• University of Idaho academic rules and regulations for undergraduate level advising
• Student development theory and advising best practices

Ability to

• Communicate effectively, both in writing and orally, complex ideas in a manner that adapts to student needs and to articulate program requirements to students, parents, faculty, and campus partners
• Display strong organizational skills in to successfully manage competing prioritizes
• Work independently and take initiative with new and existing projects
• Motivate, encourage, and support students to recognize their potential and meet challenges

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• None

Degree Requirement

Degree Requirement Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire

Posting Information

• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Employee Category: Exempt
• Pay Range: $49,816 or higher depending on education and experience
• Type of Appointment: Fiscal Year
• FTE: 1
• Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
• Funding: This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding.
• A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy.
• A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. No
• Posting Date: 07/21/2026
• Open Until Filled: Yes

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• List of References
• Letter of Qualification

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

Supplemental Questions

• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • Academic Careers
  • Association of Public and Land Grant Universities (APLU)
  • Chronicle
  • Facebook
  • HigherEd/Academic Impressions
  • Higher Ed Jobs
  • Idaho Department of Labor/Job Service including Job Central or Idaho Works (Idahoworks.gov)
  • Indeed.com
  • Inside Higher Ed
  • LinkedIn
  • Newspaper
  • Other Venue
  • Professional Listservs (Ex: NACUBO, AAAE, ISMC, etc.)
  • University of Idaho Website
  • University of Idaho Daily Register
  • University of Idaho Employee
  • Word of Mouth
  • Militaryjob.com
  • DSPSjobs.com
  • Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
• * Were you referred to this employment opportunity by a current University of Idaho employee? If so, please provide their name and department.

  (Open Ended Question)