Academic Advisor I

Details Open Date:
04/15/2026

Requisition Number:
PRN44759B

Job Title:
Academic Advisor I

Working Title:
Academic Advisor I

Career Progression Track:
D

Track Level:

FLSA Code:
Professional

Patient Sensitive Job Code?:
No

Standard Hours per Week:
40

Full Time or Part Time?:
Full Time

Shift:
Day

Work Schedule Summary:
Monday-Friday 8.00 AM 5.00 PM

VP Area:
Academic Affairs

Department:
00019 - Undergraduate Studies

Location:
Campus

City:
Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment:
External Posting

Pay Rate Range:
$48,000/yr. - $51,000/yr.

Close Date:
07/15/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time):

Job Summary:
With direct supervision, this position provides undergraduate academic advising to a diverse population of students regarding 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.

This position will assist the University in promoting a climate of respect and equity that cultivates and sustains transformative practices by forging spaces of possibility where people feel safe, valued, welcomed, and respects all students in their quest for individual success through degree programs, certificates, majors, etc.

Responsibilities:

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. Actively engages in campus-based professional development communities, including but not limited to UAAC or other relevant campus-based organizations that advances direct skills in academic advising.
4. Uses enterprise-level data analytics and student record technology platforms to monitor student progress and guide proactive student interventions.
5. Maintains students academic files that include a record of the advising activity that takes place during each visit.
6. Develops and presents education programs designed to supplement or enhance academic preparedness.
7. Collects and disseminates information to students, faculty and departments about changes in major requirements or University policies and adjusts advising strategies as appropriate.
8. Coordinates and/or participates in the advising-related portion of new/transfer student and parent orientation sessions.
9. Serves on University committees.
10. Participates in local and national professional associations.
11. May participate in search committees for new hires in department, including both staff and faculty roles.
12. Participates in programming communities for students within their area.

This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degree or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).

Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills

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

Preferences:

• Bachelors degree or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).
• Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills
• Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Disclaimer: This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Type:
Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary:

Additional Information:
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (URS). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at ... for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at ... or ... or University Human Resource Management at ... if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veterans status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX ( OEO ). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinators office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah NonDiscrimination page .

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As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members , a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.