Academic Advisor, Associate Degree in Nursing
- Ogden, UT
- $44,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Requisition Number S02151P
Position Category Staff
Campus Location Weber State University - Ogden, UT
Hours per week 40
Months per year 12
Alternate work schedule
Pay Grade E31
Salary
FLSA Exempt
Job Summary/Basic FunctionSupport staff member who advises students and coordinates admissions processes for the Associate Degree in Nursing Department.
- Collaborate with the Department Chair and Program Director(s) to create and maintain a non-discriminatory and consistent admission process for the ADN and PN-RN programs.
- Review applications and implement the admission policies and processes for awarding applicant points under the direction of the Department Chair.
- Facilitate the organization and preparation of student application materials for departmental admissions committee review.
- Conduct all transfer course work advisement for ADN applicants.
- Conduct application reviews with applicants not admitted to the program. Refers applicants to the program director for any admission concerns.
- Advise PN-RN applicants on preadmission requirements for the PN-RN program.
- Provides academic advising for current students as assigned by the Department Chair.
- Serve as a resource for department faculty and staff on the advising process.
- Coordinate ADN admission processes, criteria, and standards with college and university advising and admissions entities.
- Exhibit professional and supportive communication with students, staff, and faculty.
- Participates in ADN department and/or School of Nursing recruitment/marketing activities as needed.
- Maintain proficiency and compliance with university and department policies.
- Collaborate with the departmental and college marketing teams for the development and accuracy of marketing and promotional materials as applicable.
- Serve on the department admissions committee and other committees as needed.
- Represents the School of Nursing and attends meetings relating to student admissions and counseling called by the college or university.
- Collaborate with the Department Chair in the completion of annual ACEN, AACN, Board of Nursing, DCHP, and other related program survey documents and reports.
- Collaborate with the Department Chair regarding university academic advisement and student affairs communication pertaining to the ADN program.
- Represent the program in a professional manner in the college, university, and community.
- Participate in professional development activities as related to advising and admissions.
- Other duties and activities as assigned by the Department Chair.
- Bachelor's degree
- One year of full-time college employment preferably in enrollment services (academic advising, registration, admissions, or financial aid), student services or the equivalent
- Experience with various technologies, including Microsoft Office, Google G-Suite, and other university systems
- Proficient in record keeping, information management, and complying with university and department policies.
- Possesses excellent communication, organization, leadership skills, and aptitude in resolving conflicts and issues.
Background Check? Yes
Benefits SummaryWSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.Posting Detail InformationJob Open Date 08/19/2025
Review Date 09/02/2025
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Notes to ApplicantIf you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU, we would love to hear from you. The annual salary for this position starts at $44,000 and may go up from there depending on candidate qualifications. The position comes with a generous .To apply, please complete the online application and attach a cover letter, current resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references.For qualification determination, your application and/or resume must address the required and preferred qualifications and must contain average number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be considered incomplete.Screening of applications will begin September 2, 2025. Position will remain open until filled.Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.
Quick Link for Direct Access to PostingADA Essential Job FunctionADA Essential Job FunctionPhysical Activity of this position Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance., Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
Physical Requirements of this position Light work. Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Use of arm and/or leg controls exerting forces greater than that for sedentary work.
Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision. Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading.
The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position. None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).