Academic Advisor I

WSU Applicant Job Site; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Tuition benefits

Paid holidays & leave

Job summary

Weber State University is seeking an Academic Advisor I who will provide academic advisement to students in the Lindquist College of Arts & Humanities, guiding admissions, financial aid options, program requirements (including General Education), and university policies. The advisor helps students plan their academic and career paths.

The successful candidate will assist in recruitment and orientation events, collaborate with the World Languages and Cultures Department and the Arts & Humanities

Qualifications

• One year full-time college employment experience, preferably in enrollment services (academic advisement, registration, admissions or financial aid).
• Proficiency with word processing, email, Internet, and spreadsheets.

Skills

Enrollment experience

Computer proficiency

Spanish fluency

Tools

Google Suite

Adobe

Job description

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

Position Title Academic Advisor I

Requisition Number

Requisition Number S02184P

Position Category

Position Category Staff

Campus Location

Campus Location Weber State University - Ogden, UT

Hours per week 40

Months per year

Months per year 12

Pay Grade

Pay Grade E31

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Job Summary/Basic Function

Individual will provide academic advisement to students majoring within the Lindquist College of Arts & Humanities. Academic advising includes assisting students with admissions processes, providing information on financial aid options, advising on academic program requirements (including General Education requirements), university, college and departmental policies and procedures, and academic career planning.

The Academic Advisor will help students resolve challenges regarding enrollment, retention, persistence to graduation and refer students to other WSU support services to help them achieve their academic and career goals. This individual will assist in various student recruitment and orientation events at the university, college and departmental level (e.g. Purple Carpet Events, Major Fest, Block Party, etc.), and is expected to work closely with the World Languages and Cultures Department, the Arts & Humanities Career Counselor and to assist other members of the advising team and dean’s office staff as assigned. The Advisor is expected to participate in the University Academic Advising Council ( UAAC ) and may be asked to serve on various university, college and departmental committees. Advisor may be asked to contact students flagged in the Starfish early alert system by phone or email in coordination with the Advising Coordinator during Starfish retention initiatives. Occasional evening or weekend hours may be required.

Required Qualifications

Required:

• One year full-time college employment experience, preferably in enrollment services (academic advisement, registration, admissions or financial aid), student services or the equivalent.
• Proficiency with computer applications including word processing, email, Internet, and spreadsheets.
• Spanish fluency

Preferred Qualifications

Seeking applicants with the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Experience with career and/or internship advising
• Strong verbal and written communication, listening, record keeping, and information management
• Familiarity with technological tools such as Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Calendar) and Adobe.

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.

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 09/30/2025

Review Date

Review Date 10/14/2025

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

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.

Physical Activity of this position

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.

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.

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.

Conditions the worker will be subject to

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)

• * Are you bilingual (English and Spanish)?
  • Yes
  • No

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of References with Contact Info

Optional Documents