Academic Advisor

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. We take an active role in the University's Mission: "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life.” 

Our unique mission, deeply rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, provides countless ways to serve and make an impact. 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.

Academic Advisor

The College of Fine Arts and Communications Advisement Center provides professional, compassionate, and inclusive service to all individuals as we advise and empower students. We aspire to lead in changemaking interactions to enhance the learning experiences of our creative, talented, dedicated, and vibrant student population.

This is a temporary position that is expected to last up to 3 years

What you’ll do in this position:

• Provide compassionate and empowering academic advisement according to professional theory, methods, and delivery in communicating with students in one-on-one interactions.
• 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.)
• Facilitate and celebrate student success starting with New Student Orientation through graduation.
• Engage in professional development activities to retain currency and relevancy in advising practices.

What qualifies you for this role:

Required:

• A firm commitment to the mission of BYU
• Master’s degree OR Advisement certification (or equivalent graduate coursework) and 1-4 years in advisement-related experience
• Excellent skills in communication (verbal, written, interpersonal and listening), decision-making, and problem-solving
• 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
• Ability to interact well with a wide variety of students and circumstances (ie: distressed students, challenging situations, stressful seasons, etc.)
• Strict sense of accuracy, organization efficiency, and timeliness
• Computer experience and proficiency in basic office computer programs and equipment
• Commitment to professional development

What we offer in return:

In addition to our competitive pay structure, this position comes with fantastic benefits, including:

• 401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans)

• Excellent work-life balance: 13 paid holidays + 22 days paid vacation + 12 sick days, accrued annually
• Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
• Tuition benefits for employees and eligible family members
• Access to athletic facilities
• Excellent medical/dental benefits
• Short/long-term disability benefits
• Paid parental and maternity leave
• Wellness Program
• Free on-campus parking
• Free UTA passes for employees, spouses, and qualified dependents
• Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU

Pay Grade: 51

Typical Starting Pay: $59,000.00 to $75,500.00 annually

**If the job has a post-end date, the last day to apply is the day before. If the job doesn’t have a post-end date, the job could close at any time on any day**

Required Documents:

All Staff positions require a resume.

Refer to the Job Posting for any additional required documents.

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Brigham Young University (BYU) is widely recognized not just for its world-class education, but for its deep commitment to inspired religious values. Gathered together in a Christ-centered atmosphere, BYU employees are a vital part of a community of belonging, where we value the experiences, perspectives, and talents of each individual. If you share in our devotion to faith and to excellence, we have a place for you here at BYU!