Academic Advisor for College of Business

Works as an advisor for students interested in pursuing undergraduate degrees in Business-related fields (Accounting, Finance, Business Management, etc.) as well as fulfilling general education requirements. Assist students in both pre-requisites as well as major, minor and/or degree of study requirements. This position will be supervised by the Dean of the College and the Director of College Advisement and will interface closely with the Advisement Office. Information about the college, its departments, programs, degrees, etc. can be found online athttps://colleges.utahtech.edu/business/.

• Advise students for undergraduate Business-related programs in the College of Business. This includes general education, program, and graduation requirements; advise students with business pre-requisite coursework planning, as well as degree attainment planning.
• Track and work with students who have declared an undergraduate Business major/minor and/or who have a pre-professional business objective. Meet with students for advisement, registration, and graduation planning and paperwork completion.
• Attend faculty and advisement meetings, as well as assist with advisement, recruitment, and orientation sessions.
• Assist with the commencement program and participate in retention initiatives under the direction of the College of Business.
• Refer students to other agencies for assistance, such as Financial Aid, Accessibility and Disability Center, TRiO Program, Booth Wellness Center, Community Outreach programs, etc.
• Attend professional development opportunities for advisement and the college; serve on various university committees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required; Master's degree preferred.
• Two years of advising or related experience required; higher education advisement experience preferred.
• Proficient computer skills; willingness to learn new systems.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work well with faculty, staff, and students.
• Strong writing and oral communication skills.
• Ability to exercise critical human relations skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with university stakeholders.
• Familiarity with college admissions guidelines, standards, and procedures, and higher education admissions counseling in general.
• Familiarity with UT Business program requirements preferred.
• Background must show ability to positively relate to multi-cultural students, first generation students, non-traditional students, and students in transition.

POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Full-time overtime-exempt staff position. Annual salary of $44,500 for Bachelor's degree-qualified candidate and $47,750 for Master's degree-qualified candidates. depending on qualifications and experience. Desired start date of April/May 2026. Excellent benefits package included that begins on start date; includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, employee assistance and wellness programs, retirement plan contributions, and undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents, as well as paid holidays in addition to sick and vacation leave accruals. See https://humanresources.utahtech.edu/employee-benefits/ under "Benefits Summary" for more details.

ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Application review begins March 5, 2026. Submit application materials (including resume contents and contact information for three professional references) and upload a cover letter electronically.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: Utah Tech University is an open, comprehensive, polytechnic institution, committed to exceptional student learning and success that has adopted an instructional approach of "active learning. active life." and a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered. Established in 1911 as a community college and in 2013 as a state university, our University is located in picturesque southwestern Utah, approximately 120 miles northeast of Las Vegas. The area is renowned for its red rocks, desert climate, over 300 days of sunshine annually, and featuring easy access to world-class outdoor recreational opportunities. Click here to learn more about the University.

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