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Weber State University Academic Advisor I in OGDEN, Utah
The College of Science Academic Advisor provides holistic academic advisement to students in College of Science majors,minors,and pre-professional programs. Academic advising includes supporting students in understanding degree requirements; navigating university,college,and departmental policies and procedures; selecting courses and registering; and developing semester and graduation plans. The advisor helps students resolve challenges related to enrollment,retention,and persistence to graduation,and refers them to appropriate WSU services to support overall student success.This position contributes to student retention and degree completion efforts,including Starfish initiatives,and supports recruitment,orientation,and other advising events. The advisor consults with College of Science faculty advisors and relevant campus offices as needed to support student advising and success and assists other members of the College of Science advising team as assigned. The advisor is expected to participate in the University Academic Advising Council and may serve on additional committees.This position requires participation in on-campus events outside normal business hours approximately 1 2 times per month,including weekday evenings and some weekends,as well as occasional local travel to secondary schools,technical colleges,and two-year institutions for recruitment activities.