Academic Advisor for College of Health Sciences

Advise students interested in pursuing Health Science degrees in the College of Health Sciences, including the College’s Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs, as well as trained to help with other academic programs in the College of Health Sciences as needed. Assist students in both pre-requisites as well as major, minor and/or degree of study requirements. This position will be supervised by the Dean of the College and the Director of College Advisement and will interface closely with Community Engagement (oversight of CTE grant) and the Advisement office. Additional information about the college can be found online at https://colleges.utahtech.edu/health and information about CTE programs can be found online at https://academics.utahtech.edu/cte/.

• Advise students for certificate and degree programs in the College of Health Sciences, including the College’s CTE programs. Advise students with health science pre-requisite coursework planning, as well as degree attainment planning, once admitted to a health science program.
• Work with College of Health Sciences, Career and Technical Education and the Academic Advisement Center to assist students with applications for graduation, process financial aid audits, conduct and prepare degree audit contracts in preparation for graduation.
• Track and work with students who have declared a Career and Technical major within the Health Sciences or other applicable programs under the CTE grant. Assist students with application for acceptance into CTE program. Assist in scoring applications and interviewing committee members when requested.
• Maintain regular office hours and attend Program Advisory Committee and advisement meetings.
• Represent advisement in University promotional and freshman events, including freshman orientation and presentations in local high schools.
• Refer students to other agencies for assistance, such as Financial Aid & Scholarships, Disability Resource Center, TRiO Programs, Booth Wellness Center, Community Outreach programs, etc.
• Attend professional development opportunities for advisement and the college; serve on various university committees.
• Assist with the commencement program at the University.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required; Master's degree also preferred.
• Two years of advising or related experience required; higher education advisement experience preferred.
• Familiarity with college admissions guidelines, standards, and procedures, CTE guidelines and mission, and higher education admissions counseling in general.
• Proficient computer skills; willingness to learn new systems.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work well with faculty, staff, and students.
• Strong writing and oral communication skills; ability to exercise critical human relations skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with university stakeholders.
• Background must show ability to positively relate to multicultural students, first generation students, non-traditional students, and students in transition.

POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Full-time overtime-exempt staff position. Annual salary of $44,000 for Bachelor’s degree-qualified candidate and $47,000 for Master’s degree-qualified candidates. Desired start date of April 2025. Excellent benefits package included that begins on start date; includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, employee assistance and wellness programs, retirement plan contributions, and undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents, as well as paid holidays in addition to sick and vacation leave accruals. See https://humanresources.utahtech.edu/employee-benefits/ under "Benefits Summary" for more details.

ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES:Application review begins February 24, 2025. Submit application materials (including resume contents and contact information for three professional references) and upload cover letter electronically. If, because of a disability, you need special services or facilities in order to apply for this opening, please call the Human Resources Office at (435) 652-7520.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: Utah Tech University is an open, comprehensive, polytechnic institution, committed to exceptional student learning and success that has adopted an instructional approach of "active learning. active life" and a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered. Established in 1911 as a community college and in 2013 as a state university, our University is located in picturesque southwestern Utah, approximately 120 miles north of Las Vegas. The area is renowned for its red rocks, desert climate, over 300 days of sunshine annually, and featuring easy access to world-class outdoor recreational opportunities. Click here to learn more about the University.

Utah Tech University is a fast-growing Utah public institution of higher education, with more than 13,000 students. We offer over 250 programs, including doctoral, masters, bachelors, associates, certificates, endorsements, minors, and/or emphases. We seek to recruit and retain diverse and ambitious faculty and staff who bring new ideas, possess values and career aspirations aligned with the mission and vision, and are inspired to build a premier open, comprehensive, polytechnic university. Utah Tech University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer; the President and employees of the University are fully committed to Affirmative Action within its employment programs and activities. Utah Tech 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, pregnancy, 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 the University’s non-discrimination policies:

• Director of Equity Compliance / Title IX Coordinator: Hazel Sainsbury - titleix@utahtech.edu, HCC 579, 435-652-7747.
• Deputy Title IX Coordinator: LaShun McGhee -titleix@utahtech.edu, 435-652-7731.

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visithttps://titleix.utahtech.edu/or contact:

• U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights,ocr@ed.gov, 800-421-3481.
• U.S. Department of Education, Denver Regional Office,ocr.denver@ed.gov, 303-844-5695.

The University provides key institutional information regarding Academics, Campus Safety, Student Services, Employment Laws, and other requirements per the Higher Education Act and other consumer information requirements to prospective students, students, UT employees, and prospective employees online at https://utahtech.edu/right-to-know/ and https://police.utahtech.edu/clery-act/. 

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification.

Salary : $44,000 - $47,000