The S.J. and Jessie E. Quinney College of Natural Resources seeks an Academic Advisor to guide and mentor prospective and current students in our college, with a focus on majors in the Department of Environment and Society and the Department of Watershed Sciences. We hope to fill this position with someone who can be a strong, positive, and creative student advocate and also communicate well with faculty and other stakeholders. The person in this position will advise and assist students in the development of academic plans and class schedules as well as attend to student academic inquiries, assist in the resolution of individual academic problems, and engage in proactive advising programs. The individual will be trained to provide academic advising to students and deliver advising programming to assist students in meeting their academic and career goals using the Appreciative Advising framework.

• Provides advising services in person, by phone, virtually, or by email.
• Provides accurate information related to curriculum, graduation requirements, and university policies and procedures.
• Creates semester-by-semester graduation plan in DegreeWorks and monitors students' progress toward their declared major.
• Provides information and strategies to utilize available campus resources and services.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Assists students in making responsible and informed decisions impacting academic progress.
• Encourages and guides students as they define and develop realistic goals.
• Assists students to understand the purpose of higher education and the impact on life goals.
• Discusses the benefits of building a learning community, network, and support system among peers, professors, and mentors.
• Makes appropriate referrals to other University and non-university resources.
• Maintains records and documentation of advising interactions.
• Assist with college recruitment at on- and on-campus recruitment events
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree by date of hire
• 1-3 years of experience in advising or a student services related area.

• Master's degree in advising, counseling, higher-education, or related field.
• Experience working with individuals in a mentoring capacity.
• Broad knowledge of USU academic programs, general education requirements, graduation requirements, and student services.

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV"
2. Name and contact information for 3 professional references to be entered into Candidate Profile
3. Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

The S. J. & Jessie E. Quinney College of Natural Resources is nationally and internationally recognized for its teaching, research, and extension on natural and socio-environmental ecosystems. It is a high-impact college at Utah State University with 700 students, almost $11M in research funding annually, 61 tenure-track faculty in three departments, and close partnerships with federal and state natural resource agencies.

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion, empowering people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. Utah State provides high-quality education to 27,500-plus students locations throughout the state, including at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah’s counties. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price.

Utah State is committed to cultivating a community of inclusive excellence where all perspectives, values, cultures, and identities are acknowledged, welcomed, and valued. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. 

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About the Region

U.S. News and World Report ranked Utah first for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including five national parks, 43 state parks and recreation areas, and 15 alpine ski resorts. The home of USU’s main campus, Logan, is a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. The Logan metro area claimed the top spot in the Milken Institute’s 2022 ranking for best-performing small cities in the nation. 

*updated 04/2024

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The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non-discrimination policies:

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Title IX Coordinator Cody Carmichael, titleix@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 404, 435-797-1266

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