Academic Advisor for College of Humanities and Social Science

Work as an advisor for students interested in pursuing undergraduate degrees in the College of Humanities & Social Sciences, as well as fulfilling general education requirements. This position will be supervised by the Dean of the College and the Director of College Advisement and will interface closely with the Advisement Office on degree requirements, student success, academic planning, etc. Information about the College of Humanities & Social Sciences departments, its programs, degrees, etc., can be found online at https://colleges.utahtech.edu/humanities/.

• Advise students for undergraduate College of Humanities & Social Sciences programs.
• Work with College of Humanities & Social Sciences and the University Advising Center to assist students with applications for graduation, process financial aid audits, conduct and prepare degree audit contracts in preparation for graduation.
• Manage a caseload of College of Humanities & Social Sciences students in multiple programs and advise them on General Education, undergraduate and post-graduate opportunities. Interact with students with academic standing issues and assist them with resources, etc.
• Maintain regular office hours and attend faculty and advisement meetings.
• Represent advisement in Utah Tech University (UT) promotional and freshman events, including freshman orientation, first-year experience courses, and presentations in local high schools.
• Refer students to other agencies for assistance, such as Financial Aid, Disability Resource Center, TRiO Program, Health & Wellness Center, Community Outreach programs, etc.
• Participate in retention initiatives and campaigns under direction of the University Advising Center.
• Attend professional development opportunities for advisement and serve on various university committees.
• Assist with the commencement and convocation programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required; master’s degree preferred.
• Two years of advising or related experience required; higher education advisement experience preferred.
• 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 relation skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with University stakeholders. 
• Familiarity with college admissions guidelines, standards, and procedures, and higher education admissions counseling in general. 
• Familiarity with requirements for programs within the College of Humanities and Social Sciences preferred.
• Background must show ability to positively relate to multi-cultural students, first-generation students, non-traditional students, and students in transition. 

POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Full-time professional staff (overtime-exempt) position. Annual salary of $44,000 for bachelor’s degree qualified applicant, and $47,000 for master’s degree qualified applicant. Desired start date of April/May 2025. Excellent benefits package included that begins on start date; includes medical, dental, vision, employee assistance and wellness programs, life insurance, disability, retirement, 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 March 17, 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, inclusive, 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, inclusive, 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, 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