BYU
Academic Advisor
Provo, UT · Contract
Sponsorship not specified$59k-$76kDetected 1 day ago
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About the role
- Why Work at BYU As the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young University (BYU) strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world.
- This, along with our remarkable culture of belonging, weekly devotionals, and endless opportunities for learning and growth-all situated within a beautiful and historic campus-make it hard to imagine a more inspiring place to work.
- Brigham Young University strongly prefers to hire faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Responsibilities
- Develop collaborative relationships with college, departments/schools, faculty, and staff contacts to facilitate open communication regarding curriculum, admissions to majors, events participation, registration, unique student cases, and other needs.
- Maintain a sense of team unity in maximizing routine interactions and in contributing to seasonal/occasional needs (ie: support college events, participate in hiring/training needs, accept delegated assignments, attend recurring meetings, etc.)
Requirements
- Master's degree OR Advisement certification (or equivalent graduate coursework) and 1-4 years in advisement-related experience
- Knowledge and competence in academic student services
- Ability to guard student privacy according to federal law (FERPA)
- Ability to discern when to act independently vs when to reach out to proven resources
- Familiarity with the BYU environment, website, policies and procedures, etc.
- Ability to enforce academic policies with clarity and without confrontation or defensiveness
- Computer experience and proficiency in basic office computer programs and equipment
- Refer to the Job Posting for any additional required documents.
Compensation
- $59,000.00 to $75,500.00 annually
Benefits
- Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans)
- Tuition benefits for employees and eligible family members
- Excellent medical/dental benefits
- Short/long-term disability benefits
- Paid parental and maternity leave
- Wellness Program
Company info
- Why Work at BYU
- As the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young University (BYU) strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world.
- At BYU, we are devoted to our faith and to our students.
This listing is sourced directly from BYU's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.