About this opportunity
Utah Valley University lists this Academic Advisor - Athletic Student Services opportunity in orem, Utah. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Salary: $21.32 - $25.08 Hourly
Location : Main Campus - Orem
Job Type: Part-Time Staff
Job Number: FY
Division: VP Administration/Strategic Rel
Department: Athletics
Opening Date: 09/29/2026
Closing Date: 10/6/ :59 PM Mountain
Required Documents Needed to Apply: Resume
Applicant Support:
Position Announcement
Make a meaningful impact on student success at Utah Valley University by helping student-athletes navigate their academic journey while achieving their personal, educational, and athletic goals. In this role, you will provide individualized academic support, develop success strategies for students who need additional guidance, and collaborate with coaches, academic advisers, and university partners to promote academic progress, retention, and eligibility.
As a key member of the Student Services team, you will work closely with prospective and current student-athletes, graduate mentors, tutors, and campus resources to create a supportive and student-centered experience. This position offers the opportunity to build strong relationships, contribute to academic improvement initiatives, and play an important role in helping students overcome challenges, develop effective learning strategies, and reach their full potential both in the classroom and beyond.
Summary of Responsibilities
Creates, coordinates, and monitors individualized academic support services plans for at-risk student-athletes to help ensure retention and eligibility. Communicates the student-athletes' progress and sends reports to athletics coaching staff, academic advisers, and the Director of Compliance detailing the academic progress of assigned students.
Collaborates with athletics academic advisers on items such as course and major selection based on student academic goals, strengths, and weaknesses.
Oversees study hall for assigned students, including oversight of graduate student mentors and coordination of tutorial sessions.
Serves as an active Student Services team member seeking to provide coordinated services for prospective student-athletes, student-athletes, coaches, and administrators, ensuring the highest levels of customer service and availability.
Serves as a member of the Academic Improvement Team to help acquire information for academic reports and create and implement academic improvement plans.
Works with the Office of Disability Services to identify students with learning needs and assists with the process of obtaining accommodations.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications Graduation from an accredited institution with a bachelor's degree plus one year of experience related to the Summary of Duties.
All employees of the Athletic Department are required to uphold and abide by all NCAA regulations and Utah Valley University institutional policies and procedures (policies available for review in the Athletics and HR Departments).
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Knowledge Knowledge of student development, creating effective student academic plans, and career and life goal-setting processes in order to promote student retention and academic success.
Knowledge of student advising and teaching laws and techniques, including content, curriculum, and graduation requirements specific to the academic major, department, or school.
Skills Proficient in the use of computers and Microsoft Office.
Familiarity or computer aptitude to learn NCAA institutional software as applied to management of student records including: JumpForward, Banner, CAi, and LSDBi.
Interpersonal, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Abilities Ability to manage and keep up-to-date student records.
Ability to communicate effectively with student-athletes, faculty, athletic administrators, and coaches.
Ability to enhance the overall athletic academic program and represent the department at conferences, community, and school events, and other functions pertaining to academics.
Ability to keep confidences.
Ability to always maintain professionalism even in high-stress situations.
Ability to anticipate department and student needs.
EEO Statement:
UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Utah Valley University's dedication to exceptional care offers quality service and benefits to employees while staying committed to meeting the needs of a diverse workforce.
Although part-time and adjunct (less than 30 hours per week) employees are ineligible for the full-time employee benefits package, the university is pleased to offer the following:Undergraduate tuition remission benefit: Part-time: waives 100 percent of tuition and general student fees for up to 3 credit hours or 1 course after 6 consecutive months of employment and a minimum of 480 hours worked (dependents do not qualify)
Adjunct: waives 100 percent of tuition and general student fees for one course per semester in which there is an active teaching assignment at the university (dependents do not qualify)
Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Access to Campus Recreation and Wellness
Exclusive cash rewards through Utah Community Credit Union's (UCCU) branch on UVU's campus when becoming a member
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Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position as outlined?• Graduation from an accredited institution with a bachelor's degree plus one year of experience related to the Summary of Duties. • All employees of the Athletic Department are required to uphold and abide by all NCAA regulations and Utah Valley University institutional policies and procedures (policies available for review in the Athletics and HR Departments). Yes
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How many years of experience do you have providing academic advising, academic coaching, or academic support services to college students? Less than 1 year
1-2 years
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7+ years
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What is your highest level of education? High School or equivalent
Associates
Bachelors
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Ph.D. (abd)
Juris Doctorate
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Do you have experience developing and monitoring individualized academic success plans for students who were academically at risk? Yes
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Do you have experience tracking student academic progress and communicating outcomes through reports, documentation, or presentations to stakeholders such as faculty, administrators, coaches, or advisers? Yes
No
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Do you have experience advising students on course selection, academic planning, educational goals, or major selection? Yes
No
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Do you have experience coordinating study hall, tutoring services, mentoring programs, or other academic support initiatives? Yes
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Have you supervised, trained, or coordinated the work of student employees, tutors, mentors, or volunteers? Yes
No
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Do you have experience collaborating with disability services, accessibility services, or similar offices to support students with accommodation needs? Yes
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Do you have experience working directly with student-athletes in a collegiate, high school, or athletic support environment? Yes
No
Required Question
Worksite address
orem, UT, 84058, US
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