What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advising Coordinator position at Weber State University?
Position Details
WSU's Commitment to Equal Opportunity
Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).
Position Information
Position Title
Advising Coordinator
Requisition Number
S01972P
Position Category
Staff
Campus Location
Weber State University - Ogden, UT
Hours per week
40
Months per year
12
Alternate work schedule
Pay Grade
E32
Salary
FLSA
Exempt
Job Summary/Basic Function
Serve as the Advising Coordinator in the Lindquist College of Arts & Humanities. This position includes serving as the College retention specialist an as the supervisor for 3 other Lindquist College of Arts. These roles include hiring, training and overseeing the other advisors and using processes such as Starfish to contact students in jeopardy of failing or leaving the institution. This position will also analyze enrollment data to provide assistance to the dean, department chairs, program directors, faculty and staff in regards to curriculum, academic policy, advising, graduation maps, and enrollment trends.
Required Qualifications
Required:
- Master’s degree (preferably in an area related to academic advisement or a discipline taught in the academic unit)
- Three years of college employment experience working with students
- One year of supervisory experience
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred:
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Excellent skills in record keeping and analysis of data
- Demonstrated ability to work with computer-related applications such as Excel or Google Sheets.
- Ability and willingness to become a skilled user of Banner upon which the University advisement community relies.
A successful candidate will be willing to
Background Check?
Yes
Benefits Summary
WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date
01/21/2025
Review Date
02/04/2025
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Notes to Applicant
If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU, we would love to hear from you. The annual salary for this position starts at $50,000 and may go up from there depending on candidate qualifications. The position comes with a generous benefits package.
To apply, please complete the online application and attach a cover letter, current resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references. Transcripts can be included as an optional document.
For qualification determination, your application and/or resume must address the required and preferred qualifications and must contain average number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be considered incomplete.
Screening of applications will begin February 4, 2025. Position will remain open until filled.
Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.
To apply, please complete the online application and attach a cover letter, current resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references. Transcripts can be included as an optional document.
For qualification determination, your application and/or resume must address the required and preferred qualifications and must contain average number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be considered incomplete.
Screening of applications will begin February 4, 2025. Position will remain open until filled.
Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/24663
ADA Essential Job Function
ADA Essential Job Function
Physical Activity of this position
Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance., Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
Physical Requirements of this position
Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or consistently to move objects, including the human body. Sitting most of the time. Walking and standing only occasionally if ever.
Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision.
Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading.
The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position.
None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).
Salary : $50,000
