Academic Advisor

Overview

The College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences (CAAS) currently has a full time opening for an Academic Advisor. This advisor will assist students with pre-registration, general education, major and minor requirements, articulation of transfer credits, and more. This advisor will also help students foster ownership of their education, seek engagement inside and outside the classroom, and transition to meaningful careers or graduate school. This advisor will work closely with the department heads, faculty, and staff in the academic departments their programs are within, and the CAAS Student Services office.

Responsibilities

• The Academic Advisor will report to the Advising Supervisor.
• Assist students in the process of developing an academic program.
• Support students in the development of their educational goals, including the selection of a major, meeting graduation requirements, study abroad opportunities and exploring the possibility of graduate school.
• Help students to understand the expected standards of achievement and likelihood of success in areas of study as well as providing them information about alternatives, limitations, and possible consequences of academic decisions.
• Provide students with correct up-to-date academic information about university graduation requirements.
• Recommend students for a variety of awards and scholarships.
• Provide students with resources and guidance to help them prepare for careers or graduate school.
• Track students' academic progress and inform them of their status.
• Work closely with the assigned department(s) and CAAS Student Services to recruit and retain high quality students.
• Serve as a student advocate, providing excellent customer service.
• Participate in recruitment and retention events hosted by CAAS.
• Utilize tools that assist students in deciding on a major, for example, DegreeWorks and Career Design Center options.
• Refer students to and maintain familiarity with available campus resources to meet individual needs.
• Maintain and update student files.
• Assist in other areas as needed.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach :

1. Resume / CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume / CV”

2. Cover Letter to be typed / pasted at the end of your application

Advertised Salary

Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and / or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion, empowering people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. Utah State provides high-quality education to 27,500-plus students locations throughout the state, including at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah’s counties. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price.

Utah State is committed to cultivating a community of inclusive excellence where all perspectives, values, cultures, and identities are acknowledged, welcomed, and valued. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU.

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu.

About the Region

U.S. News and World Report ranked Utah first for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including five national parks, 43 state parks and recreation areas, and 15 alpine ski resorts. The home of USU’s main campus, Logan, is a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. The Logan metro area claimed the top spot in the Milken Institute’s 2022 ranking for best-performing small cities in the nation.

Notice of Non-discrimination

In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and / or USU’s non-discrimination policies :

Executive Director of the Office of Equity  Matthew Pinner, discrimination@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266

Title IX Coordinator  Cody Carmichael, titleix@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 404, 435-797-1266

Mailing address : 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit , or contact :

U.S. Department of Education,  Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 800-421-3481, OCR@ed.gov