Academic Advisor

Utah State University

Salt Lake City, UT

ID: 7240526
Posted: April 29, 2024
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

Responsibilities
Provides advising services in person, virtually, by email, or by phone
Provides accurate information related to curriculum, graduation requirements, and university policies and procedures
Creates semester-by-semester graduation plan in DegreeWorks and monitors students' progress toward the CS major
Provides information and strategies to utilize available campus resources and services
Assists students in making responsible and informed decisions impacting academic progress
Encourages and guides students as they define and develop realistic goals.
Reviews and approves completion of requirements for graduation in Computer Science
Initiates Computer Science program probation and dismissal correspondence with affected students
Makes appropriate referrals to other university and non-university resources
Maintains detailed records and documentation of advising interactions
Maintains confidentiality
Assists with College of Science on- and off-campus recruitment events
Engages in ongoing professional training and development
Assists in the maintenance of undergraduate and advising sections of the CS departmental website
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in a related field
Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing
Preferred Qualifications:
Advising-related work experience
Experience with USU Banner systems
Ability to work under pressure and in high-stress situations while maintaining professionalism
Ability to work both independently and in a team setting with a commitment to creating a collaborative environment
Excellent computer skills
Ability to serve diverse individuals through effective interpersonal and communication skills using various communication media
Proven experience in data collection, report generation, and data management
Required Documents
Along with the online application, please attach:

Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV"
Name and contact information for 3 professional references to be entered into Candidate Profile
Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application