University of Utah Hiring for Sr. Academic Advisor Job at Salt Lake City, UT Full Time

Advises students in the Division of Public Health (DPH) graduate programs, which may include MPH, MSPH, MSTAT: Biostatistics, and PhD students. In addition to academic advising duties, will coordinate social media, student communication, admissions, and student events for the DPH and, at times, the Division of Occupational and Environmental Health (OEH). The Senior Academic
Advisor reports and takes direction from the Program Manager.

Advises a diverse population of students in regards to their academic planning and progress by utilizing professional advising and guidance skills. Interprets and explains university academic policy and procedure to assist students in making decisions concerning personal educational goals leading to graduation.

1. Meets with students to provide information and guidance on academic-related issues, such as graduation requirements and exceptions, major exploration, course planning and registration, transfer credit evaluation/substitution or advanced degree requirements.
2. Facilitates students’ academic progress by evaluating their needs and developing appropriate educational plans. Makes referrals for students who need assistance with overcoming learning obstacles, specialized tutoring, extended or intensive assistance with career decisions or similar needs.
3. Develops and presents education programs designed to supplement or enhance academic preparedness.
4. Collects and disseminates information to students, faculty and departments about changes in major requirements or University policies and adjusts advising strategies as appropriate.
5. Coordinates and/or participates in the advising-related portion of new/transfer student and parent orientation sessions.
6. Maintains students’ academic files that include a record of the advising activity that takes place during each visit.
7. Serves on University committees and makes recommendations that affect curriculum requirements, advising processes and program development and published materials.
8. Coordinates data compilation, statistical reports and correspondence, depending upon the area of assignment.
9. May plan and participate in continuing education for advising staff.
10. May supervise lower-level advising staff and/or student employees and participate in hiring, training and evaluating those employees. May oversee the preparation of funding proposals, reports and training materials related to special programs.
11. Main point of contact for all recruiting and marketing efforts within DPH and OEH.
12. Responsible for admissions, which includes annual updates in university and third-party systems.
13. Main point of contact for all event planning for DPH and OEH education programs.

Nearly Continuously: Office environment.

Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.

Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.

Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

Bachelor’s degree in a related area plus three years experience in teaching and/or advisement; or a related Master’s Degree and one year experience in teaching and/or advisement; or any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved.
Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills required.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

One year event planning and social media or communication experience.