The College of Engineering Advising Center (COE) is seeking to hire an Academic Advisor to assist students in the development of academic plans and class schedules as well as assess academic level, attend to student academic inquiries, assist in the resolution of individual academic problems, and advise on academic program changes. The advisor also prepares students’ graduation applications for the Dean’s approval and assists students in semester-by-semester planning in preparation for declaring a major.  The Academic Advisor reports to the Associate Dean. The advisor may also supervise student employees.

Advising (90%)

• Provide advising services in person, by phone, or by email.
• Provide accurate information related to curriculum, graduation requirements and university policies and procedures.
• Maintain and update student files and track student progress toward stated major, graduation and other educational goals utilizing electronic systems.
• Utilizing software such as DegreeWorks, Argos, Banner and Microsoft Office Suite for student advising.
• Provide information and strategies to utilize available campus resources and services.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Assist students in making responsible and informed decisions impacting academic progress.
• Encourage and guide students as they define and develop realistic goals.
• Help students to understand the expected standards of achievement and likelihood of success in areas of study as well as provide them information about alternatives, limitations and possible consequences of academic decisions.
• Identify academically at-risk students and connect those students with appropriate resources to facilitate student success.
• Maintain records and documentation of advising interactions.
• Learn and stay current on the academic policies and rules of the departments in the college of engineering and the courses required outside of the College of Engineering
• Assist in other advising areas as needed.

Operational Duties (10%)

• Attend and participate in all training meetings and conferences for advisors and student service personnel as scheduled.
• Assist in administrative tasks such as helping to host COE activities, (Orientation, graduation, etc.).

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Broad knowledge of USU’s academic programs, general education requirements, graduation requirements and student services.
• Positive experience advising students at a university or in student services.
• Understanding and experience with engineering or science curricula and careers.
• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Experience with data analytics.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Verbal and written communication skills; effective public speaking skills including ability to communicate with individuals as well as groups.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment with multiple demands and changing needs.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Ability to work with students one on one or in group advising settings.
• Ability to learn and stay current of complex program requirements, policies and procedures.
• Ability to work with diverse student backgrounds.
• Knowledge of and proficiency in a variety of current and emerging technology platforms.

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 College of Engineering at Utah State University is a regional leader in teaching and research. We are home to the world-famous Utah Water Research Laboratory and the National Science Foundation-funded ASPIRE Engineering Research Center for sustainable electrified transportation. Each year, our college welcomes an average of 2,600 undergraduate and 375 graduate students from around the globe. The college offers six ABET-accredited undergraduate degrees and nine graduate degree programs. In 2023, the college generated $40 million in research expenditures. Our award-winning faculty regularly secure competitive funding, and our students excel at national design and scholarships challenges. For more information, please visit: https://engineering.usu.edu/.

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university. 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.

USU enrolls 28,900 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. 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.

Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies’ long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by conference championships in multiple sports, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement.

Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported. 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. 

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu. 

*updated 01/2025

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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:

Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner, discrimination@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266

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

Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://equity.usu.edu/, or contact:

U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 800-421-3481, OCR@ed.gov

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