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The selected candidate will work closely with the Biology Department and its programs.\nResponsibilities\nAssist students with creating and managing a program of study that maximizes their 1) potential for success while in school, 2) timely graduation, and 3) opportunities to reach academic and career goals after graduation.\nProvide students with correct up-to-date academic information about university graduation requirements.\nTrack students' academic progress and inform them of their status.\nWork closely with the assigned department to recruit and retain high quality students.\nParticipate in assessment activities.\nDevelop expertise in academic advising tools such as: DegreeWorks, Banner, etc.\nAssist students in the exploration of their educational goals, including possible areas of study, class selection, connecting students to curricular and extracurricular opportunities, and exploring career and graduate school opportunities.\nHelp students to understand the expected standards of achievement and likelihood of success in areas of study, as well as providing them information about alternatives, limitations, and possible consequences of academic decisions.\nMaintain familiarity with available campus resources and effectively connect students to campus resources when appropriate.\nRecommend students for a variety of awards and scholarships.\nMaintain and update student files to effectively track student progress.\nAssist in other areas as needed.\nQualifications\nMinimum Qualifications:\nBachelor's degree\nUp to 1 year of relebant work experience.\nExcellent computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nEducational background in the life sciences or experience or educational background in education or counseling.\nUnderstanding of developmental academic advising processes.\nExperience with the software programs DegreeWorks, Banner, and/or Aggie Handshake.\nKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:\nKnowledge of student development and the ability to serve and assist the students in developing effective academic plans and career and life goals in order to promote student retention and academic success.\nKnowledge of student advising and graduation requirements for academic degrees, and the ability to anticipate department and/or student needs.\nAbility to creatively and independently problem-solve by prioritizing and multitasking while under pressure.\nAbility to serve individuals with diverse personalities through the use of effective oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.\nAbility to work in a collaborative team environment.\nAbility to understand and form a commitment to USU's mission, strategic initiatives, and communities of engaged learners.\nKnowledge of university course schedules and degree requirements.\nKnowledge of student advisement methods and techniques (monitoring students' classes, scheduling, academic progress, and registration).\nAbility to keep student information confidential and abide by FERPA laws.\nAbility to always maintain professionalism even in high stress situations.\nUnderstanding of, or ability to learn University IT systems including DegreeWorks, Banner, Aggie Handshake, and other academic and office productivity software.\nAbility to work on one's own with minimal supervision.\nRequired Documents\nAlong with the online application, please attach:\nResume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”\n\nCover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application\n\nNames and contact information of at least three references to be typed at the beginning of the application\n\n**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**\nAdvertised Salary\n$47,500, plus excellent benefitsADA\nEmployees 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.\nCollege/Department Highlights\nhttps://artsci.usu.edu/\nUniversity Highlights\nFounded 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 and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.\nUSU enrolls over 29,800 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 educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. For over 100 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns, serving every county in the state.\nCompeting at the NCAA Division I level in 16 sports, USU is a proud member of the Pac-12 Conference, officially joining on July 1, 2026. The Aggies capped a historic final season in the Mountain West by capturing nine combined regular-season and tournament titles in 2025-26, with five teams advancing to postseason play. This tradition of excellence extends to the classroom, where 232 student-athletes earned academic honors, and to the community, where USU ranked second nationally in Division I service hours, with nine teams placing in the top 10 for community service.\nUtah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported and where diversity of thought and culture are cultivated. 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.\nThe university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. 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