Student Success & Graduation Advisor

Utah State University; Blanding (UT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Utah State University is seeking an Academic Advisor at USU Blanding to guide students—prospective, current, and former—through academic planning, scheduling, and graduation processes as part of NASNTI II Grant. The role involves assessing academic needs, answering inquiries, and coordinating with DegreeWorks for degree progress.

The position emphasizes strong communication, organizational skills, and proactive student support to ensure timely graduation and successful program changes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities with a diverse student population.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Advise prospective, current, and former students on academic plans and class schedules.
• Assist in graduation applications and degree planning using DegreeWorks or semester planning.
• Maintain advising records and utilize campus information systems.
• Support students with academic problems and program changes.
• Contribute to campus advisory committees and outreach events.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Job description

Utah State University is seeking an Academic Advisor at USU Blanding to guide students—prospective, current, and former—through academic planning, scheduling, and graduation processes as part of NASNTI II Grant. The role involves assessing academic needs, answering inquiries, and coordinating with DegreeWorks for degree progress.

The position emphasizes strong communication, organizational skills, and proactive student support to ensure timely graduation and successful program changes.