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Position Description
The David Eccles School of Business at the University of Utah is currently hiring for an undergraduate academic advisor position. Advises a diverse population of students in regards to their academic planning and progress by utilizing professional advising and guidance skills. Interprets and explains university academic policy and procedure to assist students in making decisions concerning personal educational goals leading to graduation.
Duties
Responsibilities:
- Meets with students to provide information and guidance on academic-related issues, such as graduation requirements and exceptions, major exploration, course planning and registration, transfer credit evaluation/substitution or advanced degree requirements.
- Facilitates students’ academic progress by evaluating their needs and developing appropriate educational plans. Makes referrals for students who need assistance with overcoming learning obstacles, specialized tutoring, extended or intensive assistance with career decisions or similar needs.
- Develops and presents education programs designed to supplement or enhance academic preparedness.
- Collects and disseminates information to students, faculty and departments about changes in major requirements or University policies and adjusts advising strategies as appropriate.
- Coordinates and/or participates in the advising-related portion of new/transfer student and parent orientation sessions.
- Maintains students’ academic files that include a record of the advising activity that takes place during each visit.
- Serves on University committees and makes recommendations that affect curriculum requirements, advising processes and program development and published materials.
- Coordinates data compilation, statistical reports and correspondence, depending upon the area of assignment.
- May plan and participate in continuing education for advising staff.
- May supervise lower level advising staff and/or student employees and participate in hiring, training and evaluating those employees.
Application Process
Apply here: https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/95312
Please submit a resume, cover letter, and list of references.
Institution Information
The University of Utah is a public research university located in Salt Lake City, Utah and is home to 30,000 students. The David Eccles School of Business hosts nine undergraduate majors and multiple master's programs and Ph.D. offerings and has an undergraduate population of about 5,000.
Additional Information
Apply here: https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/95312
The Eccles School Undergraduate Advising Services (UAS) office advises for all nine undergraduate business majors. The team of advisors who work within the UAS office are committed to student success, advocacy, and retention.
Contact Information
Erica Rojas - Director of Undergraduate Advising Services Erica.Rojas@Eccles.Utah.edu 801-581-7853
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Qualifications:
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Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related area or equivalency required. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills required. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience in an advising, counseling or teaching environment is preferred.
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