Temporary Academic Advisor

Brigham Young University – Hawaii; Hawaii; On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Brigham Young University – Hawaii seeks an educational advisor to guide students toward their academic goals, explain programs, and support their transition to college life.

You will help plan schedules, use MAP tools, review transfers, and refer students to campus resources as needed, while advocating for student success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Master's degree preferred or required depending on role.
• Experience advising students is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Guide students on programs, policies, and education requirements.
• Assist with Major Academic Plan (MAP) and progression tracking.
• Evaluate transfer credits and coordinate with departments.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for providing educational guidance and assistance for students by understanding their educational goals while recognizing their strengths. Help students examine programs offered, plan schedules, and provide follow-up when necessary. Serve as an advocate for the student in helping to overcome issues, extending encouragement in adjusting to the demands of college life, and providing referrals to other University departments as appropriate.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide students with information regarding major programs available, University policies, general education requirements, major requirements, course pre-requisites, and policies which may also involve orientation activities and workshops, worksheets, and program guides.
• Assist students in completing their Major Academic Plan (MAP) and provide counseling regarding sequencing and scheduling choices and graduation requirements. Assist students in the use of the campus mapping tool (MAPPER), and periodically check student progress to ensure student is following the plan. Track student’s progress toward graduation by approving graduation applications, completing major evaluations for department review, assisting Registrar’s Office in double-checking General Education requirements.
• Evaluate student’s credits from other school to determine what courses transfer and submit substitution, waiver, equivalency, and General Education proposals to proper department for review and approval.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelors (Required)
Masters

Work Experience

Two years relevant experience

Approximate starting hourly rate:

$24.00 - $30.00. The wage offered could be above or below range based on education and experience as it relates to the job description.

As an educational institution affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, BYU-Hawaii prefers to hire qualified members of the Church in good standing, as authorized under 41 C.F.R. § 60-1.5(a)(6). To be eligible for employment, applicantswho are members of the Church must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend and receive a clearance from the Church’s Ecclesiastical Clearance Office. Job applicants must be able to meet these conditions to advance through the hiring process successfully. An expired temple recommend will prevent consideration for hire.