Biology Academic Advisor (Academic Advisor or Academic ...

Biology Academic Advisor (Academic Advisor or Academic Advisor Senior) Requisition ID: 2025-9568 # 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: Commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus a comprehensive benefits package. Overview The Academic Advisor or Academic Advisor Senior will advise for the Biology programs within the College of Arts and Sciences. The position will help build a total ArtSci experience, including the development of a culture of empowering student success, engagement through inside and outside-the-classroom opportunities, and the transition to meaningful careers. The selected candidate will work closely with the Biology Department and its programs. Responsibilities Academic Advisor * Assist students with creating and managing a program of study that maximizes their 1) potential for success while in school, 2) timely graduation, and 3) opportunities to reach academic and career goals after graduation. * Provide students with correct up-to-date academic information about university graduation requirements. * Track students' academic progress and inform them of their status. * Work closely with the assigned department to recruit and retain high quality students. * Participate in assessment activities. * Develop expertise in academic advising tools such as: DegreeWorks, Banner, etc. * Assist students in the exploration of their educational goals, including possible areas of study, class selection, connecting students to curricular and extracurricular opportunities, and exploring career and graduate school opportunities. * Help students to understand the expected standards of achievement and likelihood of success in areas of study, as well as providing them information about alternatives, limitations, and possible consequences of academic decisions. * Maintain familiarity with available campus resources and effectively connect students to campus resources when appropriate. * Recommend students for a variety of awards and scholarships. * Maintain and update student files to effectively track student progress. * Assist in other areas as needed. Academic Advisor Senior * Assist students with creating and managing a program of study that maximizes their 1) potential for success while in school, 2) timely graduation, and 3) opportunities to reach academic and career goals after graduation. * Provide students with correct up-to-date academic information about university graduation requirements. * Track students' academic progress and inform them of their status. * Work closely with the assigned department to recruit and retain high quality students. * Participate in assessment activities. * Develop expertise in academic advising tools such as: DegreeWorks, Banner, etc. * Assist students in the exploration of their educational goals, including possible areas of study, class selection, connecting students to curricular and extracurricular opportunities, and exploring career and graduate school opportunities. * Help students to understand the... 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 gender identity/expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy or local, state, or federal law (

Created: 2025-10-10