Academic Advisor II

Utah Valley University; Orem (UT); Presencial; USD 50.000 - 59.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Utah Valley University is seeking an Academic Advisor II to guide students through degree planning, course selection, and university policies. You will use advising platforms and data tools to monitor progress and intervene as needed.

The role emphasizes collaboration in a supportive team and a focus on student success across math majors and related programs. The position requires strong interpersonal skills, a passion for helping students, and willingness to lead projects from start to finish.

Formación

• Counsel students in development of educational plans aligned with goals.
• Assist in advising academic requirements and course selection.
• Educate on success strategies and campus resources.

Responsabilidades

• Counsel students in educational planning to align with goals.
• Manage a student caseload with data-informed strategies.
• Lead implementation of new technology in advising workflows.
• Develop and deliver professional development for advising staff.

Conocimientos

Interpersonal communication

Collaboration

Verbal communication

Written communication

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Decision making

Academic planning

Counseling

Technology platforms

Educación

Bachelor's degree + 4 years related experience

Master's degree + 2 years related experience

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Student data systems

Descripción del empleo

Academic Advisor II

Salary: $49,822.00 - $58,614.00 Annually

Job Type: FT Exempt Salaried Staff

Job Number: FY2706802

Closing: 11/16/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

Location: Main Campus - Orem

Division: VP Student Affairs

Position Announcement

The College of Science Advising team at Utah Valley University ishiring an Advisor II, and we'd love to hear from you. You'll join acohesive, supportive team that collaborates closely, shares ideasfreely, and shows up for each other. In this role, you'll guidestudents through their academic paths, help them plantheirdegrees, and connect them with the resources they need to succeed.We're looking for someone with strong tech skills who enjoysfinding better ways to work and feels comfortable taking the leadon projects from start to finish. This position supports mathmajors, but you don't need a math background to do it well. Whatmatters most is a genuine interest in helping students and awillingness to learn our programs inside and out. If you wantmeaningful work with students and a team that has your back, weencourage you to apply.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Guiding/Planning: Counsel students in the development ofmeaningful educational plans compatible with their educational,career, and life goals. Advise students on academic requirements,course selection, and university policies. Demonstrate, as needed,the use of technology platforms required for degree planning andregistration. Provide guidance related to placement testing andtransfer credit. Educate students on success strategies and supportservices provided by the university. Contribute insight to thedevelopment of policies, procedures, and priorities of departmentsand the institution, particularly those related to student degreecompletion. Serve as advocate to bridge department goals andstudent success. Raise awareness of gaps in institutional resourcesand services for students.
• Caseload Management: Manage and support a student caseloadusing holistic advising approaches, proactive outreach, anddata-informed strategy. Maintain student advisement records. Withinthe framework of the student success platforms (Banner,DegreeWorks, Cadence, Civitas, etc.) audit student records forretention and graduation requirements. Assess student performanceand progression toward graduation and refer students to appropriately support services as needed. Recognize student barrier patterns toinform and recommend department decisions. Develop advancedexpertise in advising certain student populations (e.g.,exploratory, pre-professional, readmitted, adult, transfer, or aspecific discipline/major). Track progress toward key performanceindicators.
  
• Technology: Obtain advanced proficiency and lead implementationof new technology, such as predictive analytics, studentcommunication, records management, and degree progress tools.Monitor student risk trends over time, track data indicatingstudent performance and progress toward graduation, and proactivelyreach out to students in need of intervention. Provideadditional/refresher training on technology/software applicationsto colleagues as needed.
  
• Certification/Professional Development/Training: Achieveinitial UVU advisor certification within one year of employment andmaintain continued UVU advisor certification status as required.Adapt and apply current scholarship and related knowledge toadvising practice and associated work activities. Remain current ondepartment curriculum, degree related opportunities (internships,graduate school, careers, etc.), university policy, campusresources, and technology upgrades. Assist director in designingand implementing center-specific professional development/trainingprogram. Mentor Advisor Is (meet regularly with assigned mentees,share best practices, provide templates, answer questions, etc.)and model the values of the advising profession.
  
• Additional Duties: Participate in department, division, andinstitutional goals and projects. Coordinate academic issues withfaculty and staff. Review new curriculum as needed. Assist in theplanning and delivery of academic advising programs/services.Complete other duties as assigned.
  

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

• Graduation from an accredited institution with a bachelor'sdegree plus four years of related experience totaling eight yearsOR a master's degree and two years of related experience totalingeight years.

Preferred Qualifications

• College-level academic advising experience ispreferred.
  

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Knowledge

• Knowledge of and commitment to UVU's mission and strategicdirection.
  
• Knowledge of UVU's retention and completion goals.
  
• Knowledge of academic advising theory, services, activities,practices, and operations.
  
• Knowledge of student development theory and effective studentsuccess, retention, and completion strategies. Knowledge ofcurriculum, course scheduling, and graduation requirements ofspecific academic majors, departments, orschools/colleges.
  
• Knowledge of curriculum development process for specificdepartments.
  
• Knowledge of graduate programs, careers, and job markets, andresearch tools related to specific academic majors, departments, orschools/colleges.
  
• Knowledge of student confidentiality practices includingFERPA.

Skills

• Demonstrated skill in effective interpersonal communication,collaboration, and professionalism.
  
• Demonstrated skill in verbal and writtencommunication.
  
• Demonstrated skill in critical thinking, problem-solving,decision-making, and acting successfully under pressure.
  
• Demonstrated skill in assisting students to develop effectiveacademic plans in pursuit of career and life goals.
  
• Demonstrated skill in counseling students on non-academictopics such career choice, wellness resources, and co-curricularopportunities.
  
• Demonstrated skill in the use of media and technologyplatforms, including but not limited to, Microsoft Officeapplications and student data systems.
  
• Demonstrated skill in collecting, compiling, analyzing, andapplying information/data.

Abilities

• Ability to learn, implement, and train others on advising bestpractices.
• Ability to collaborate with a variety of campus partners andsuccessfully adapt to change.
  
• Ability to work evening and weekend hours asrequired.
  
• Ability to learn and utilize media and technologyplatforms.
  
• Ability to plan, coordinate, prioritize, and effectivelyexecute multiple tasks simultaneously.
  
• Ability to problem-solve by anticipating needs and developingcreative solutions either independently or within agroup.
  
• Ability to interpret UVU's core values (Exceptional Care,Exceptional Accountability, Exceptional Results) as they apply toadvising and serve as a role model to others.
  

EEO Statement

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