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Navigational Academic Advisor
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Position Number: 5641965
Location: Ogden, UT
Position Type: Academic Advising

The primary function of the Navigational Academic Advisor position in the WSU Student Success Center (SSC) is to provide support and outreach to prospective and current Weber State University students. This includes:

Supporting students in navigating university processes and resources, setting goals, assessing areas of need, overcoming barriers and developing effective learning strategies and habits through academic coaching and developmental advising
Supports daily operations and student support, reporting, and troubleshooting with stakeholders to ensure holistic coaching is provided using the university's chosen methodology in areas of development such as academic skills, major and career exploration, engagement, managing commitments, and well-being
Collaborates with Academic Advisors across campus and other university stakeholders to support student success
Utilizing tools such as the catalog, degree evaluations, graduation maps and transfer articulation resources to assist in academic exploration and planning
Helping students understand policies and procedures
Referring students to other WSU support services that can also help them achieve their academic goals
Presenting to groups on and off campus.
Conducting outreach to students through various university campaigns
Supporting outreach initiatives to increase retention and completion rates.
Partnering with Student Success Center team members or campus partners to design academic programming.
Supporting and encouraging participation in SSC student engagement programming
Performing other duties as assigned.

Periodic evening and weekend work may be required.