Academic Advisor I

Academic Advisor I Requisition ID: 2026-10830 # of Openings: 1 Location: US-UT-Logan Category: Student Programs and Services Position Type: Benefited Full-Time Job Classification: Exempt College: College of Arts and Sciences Department: ArtSci Advising Advertised Salary: $47,500 Overview The Academic Advisor I serves as a frontline contact for current and prospective students, providing comprehensive academic advising support for the Music Department programs within the College of Arts and Sciences. The role partners with students to develop individualized academic plans, interpret curriculum and policy requirements, and connect academic decisions to personal, educational, and career goals. Additional responsibilities include advising on program changes and connecting students to appropriate campus resources. The Advisor serves as a knowledgeable resource and advocate, utilizing professional judgement, institutional systems, and campus partnerships to guide students through informed decision-making while ensuring compliance with university policies and confidentiality standards. Responsibilities Student Advising and Support * Deliver academic advising services through one-on-one advising sessions to guide students on academic requirements, degree progress, course selection, and degree planning using Degree Works. * Advise students on academic decision-making, including course selection, program changes, academic standing, and * Hprogression, ensuring decisions are informed and aligned with institutional requirements. * Guide students in setting, evaluating, and refining academic and career-related goals that are realistic, achievable, and aligned with their interests and abilities. * Educate students on available campus resources and services and recommend strategies for effective utilization to support academic success and retention. * Intervene with students experiencing academic difficulty and advise on improvement plan options. * Explain the purpose of higher education and connect academic choices to long-term personal, professional, and career goals. * Promote student engagement and success by discussing the importance of building learning communities, professional networks, and support system with peers, professors, and mentors. * Support orientation, recruitment, and student success programs by participating in workshops, open houses, and campus tours highlighting academic programs, etc. as needed. Administrative and Data Responsibilities * Review and monitor student records in Banner and Degree Works, track degree progress and flag concerns. Initiate referrals for at-risk students to appropriate university and external resources, following up as needed to support student outcomes. * Maintain accurate and current degree audits and curriculum updates; support orientation and information sessions as assigned. * Document all advising interactions and outreach in the advising system (Achieve/CRM) promptly and accurately. * Uphold confidentiality requirements per FERPA and institutional policies when handling student records and information. Campus Collaboration * Communicate with faculty and staff regarding student issues,... For full info follow application link. USU recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the university's academic mission of learning, discovery, and engagement. USU is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any of its programs and activities based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation or gend er identity/expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy or local, state, or federal law (https://equity.usu.edu/non-discrimination).