Honors Administrative Assistant/Advisor

Southern Utah University; Cedar City (UT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Southern Utah University in Cedar City is seeking an Honors Administrative Assistant / Advisor to support the Honors Program Director, advise students, and help recruit and retain honors students through meaningful relationship-building and proactive communication with the campus and community.

The role requires understanding of the Honors Program operations, student records audits, budgeting support, and collaboration with campus partners. Some evenings or weekends for events may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree at least 2 years of experience in a professional office and/or customer service.
• Knowledge of a variety of software programs (Microsoft Word, Google Suite, Adobe, Canva, and Mailerlite, etc.)
• Demonstrate ability to build rapport and develop relationships.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Understanding of Honors Program policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Advise and assist students in the planning of their honors academic education (these activities include: Assisting with creating degree-specific honors academic plans, meeting with Freshmen-Junior honors students before registration, communicating honors course updates to students, and communicating with other academic advisors in relation to honors requirements and updates).
• Update, maintain, and have a detailed understanding of honors student records through conducting regular audits for honors students' progress toward graduation.
• Assist the Director with various office tasks (these activities may include informing the Director of purchasing needs, updating the weekly newsletter, creating and distributing surveys, generating and distributing announcements and advertisements, and producing program reports) Assist the Director with the management of the Honors Office budget as it pertains to the various financial accounts the office oversees With assistance from the Director, manage the student office workers and attend regular meetings with the office staff.
• Assist with data collection and reports for the honors program Attend and provide support at honors program functions (may include some evenings and weekends).
• Oversee the Honors program email account, responding to students, parents, faculty, and staff in a timely and professional manner.
• Meet with prospective Honors students and their parents.
• Carry out other office and clerical duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Oral and written communication

Relationship building

Office software literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Google Suite

Adobe

Canva

Mailerlite

Job description

• Salary: $15.00 - $16.00 Hourly
• Location: Cedar City, UT
• Job Type: Part- Time Hourly
• Job Number: 202600101
• Division: Provost's Office
• Closing: Continuous
• FLSA: Exempt

Position Summary

The Honors Administrative Assistant / Advisor provides administrative assistance to the Honors Program Director and serves as an advisor to Honors students. The job requires a solid understanding of the Honors Program's operations and the Honors student population. This position serves a valuable role in recruitment and retention, and by developing meaningful relationships with students and aids in their desire for completion. Also serves as the main point of contact for the Honors Program, creates program communications through various channels, and may represent the program on campus, to prospective students, and the larger community.

Date of first consideration: 07/10/2026.

Essential Functions

• Advise and assist students in the planning of their honors academic education (these activities include: Assisting with creating degree-specific honors academic plans, meeting with Freshmen-Junior honors students before registration, communicating honors course updates to students, and communicating with other academic advisors in relation to honors requirements and updates).
• Update, maintain, and have a detailed understanding of honors student records through conducting regular audits for honors students' progress toward graduation.
• Assist the Director with various office tasks (these activities may include informing the Director of purchasing needs, updating the weekly newsletter, creating and distributing surveys, generating and distributing announcements and advertisements, and producing program reports) Assist the Director with the management of the Honors Office budget as it pertains to the various financial accounts the office oversees With assistance from the Director, manage the student office workers and attend regular meetings with the office staff.
• Assist with data collection and reports for the honors program Attend and provide support at honors program functions (may include some evenings and weekends).
• Oversee the Honors program email account, responding to students, parents, faculty, and staff in a timely and professional manner.
• Meet with prospective Honors students and their parents.
• Carry out other office and clerical duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree at least 2 years of experience working in a professional office and/or customer service.
• Knowledge of a variety of software programs (Microsoft Word, Google Suite, Adobe, Canva, and Mailerlite, etc.)
• Demonstrate ability to build rapport and develop relationships.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Understanding of Honors Program policies and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent customer service, organizational, and time-management skills Knowledge of professional and organizational communication, higher education, student affairs, business management, graphic design, and/or program planning/evaluation preferred

Supplemental Information

Due to recent changes in H1B visa fees, Southern Utah University is no longer able to sponsor international faculty and staff that require an H1B visa and are currently living outside of the United States.

Southern Utah University does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex (including sex discrimination and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, disability status, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, military status, veteran status or other bases protected by applicable law in employment, treatment, admissions, access to educational programs and activities or other University benefits or services. For more information or contact information, please visit https://www.suu.edu/nondiscrimination/.

In accordance with Utah State Code 53A-3-410, appointment to this position is contingent upon the successful passing of a background check.