Academic Advisor I

The John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics provides quality education for career-oriented students. Degree programs may be found in the WSU catalog. The Academic Advisor provides a vital link for entering freshmen,declared majors,transfer,and returning students at the undergraduate level within the Goddard School.This position provides academic advising services,maintains student records,and delivers accurate information and advice to students about all majors,minors,course options,study abroad,and transfer credit within the Goddard School of Business & Economics (GBSE).Responsibilities of an Academic Advisor I include but are not limited to:Advising students about General Education,and University graduation requirements which include utilizing student placement scores and academic records regarding appropriate coursesServing as an initial point of contact for students interested in GSBE programsAdvising current and prospective students on academic program planning for one or more majors and/or minors in GSBE. This advisement mostly occurs via in-person or virtual through individual appointments or drop-in hours but could include but not be limited to: group advising,email,presentations,etc.Evaluating records of students seeking admission into GSBE programs which includes administering BSAD 2899 & ECON 2899Understanding and following all processes and procedures within GSBE & the Goddard School Advising Center.Making presentations to students,staff,and faculty regarding GSBE curriculum,processes,and procedures.Maintaining skills and knowledge needed to complete their responsibilities successfully which include but not limited to: active membership in National Academic Advising Association (NACADA),Utah Advising Associations (UAA),UAAC (University Academic Advisory Council),trainings available from Weber State University (WSU) and/or GSBE,other professional development opportunities as deemed appropriate by department,etc.Participate in recruitment efforts at both a University and GSBE level which include but are not limited to: Weber Welcome,Purple Carpet,Lunch with Leaders,outreach to newly admitted students,etc.Participate in retention efforts which include but are not limited to: Starfish (flags,Semester to Semester,etc),Bounce Back program,outreach to students that have withdrawn,etc.Administrative duties such as but not limited to: up-dating Grad Maps,Planning Guide Flyers,and catalog copy on a yearly basis,processing exceptions in CatTracks,processing student program of study changes,creation of Financial Aid Plans,transfer of credit appeals,assist with articulation agreements as requested,etc.Serving on University-wide and GSBE committees as appropriate (e.g. UAAC,GSBE Faculty-Staff-Advising Collaboration,GSBE Curriculum,Retention,NSO,etc.)