Academic Advisor
Core
Guide students through academic journeys from program exploration to graduation, licensure, and career planning within the McKay School of Education.
Role type
Academic Advisor for Education and Communication Disorders programs
Builds
Degree plans, licensure pathways, and field placements for future educators and speech-language professionals
Domain
Higher Education / Education & Communication Disorders
Deliverable
dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Licensed educator/counselor/speech-language clinician experience, FERPA compliance, Microsoft Office/Google Workspace proficiency, complex information interpretation, independent work, conflict resolution
Preferred skills
Master's degree, academic advising certification, Utah teacher licensing policy knowledge, ASHA guidelines knowledge, NACADA/ASHA membership
Technologies
Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, Adobe Creative Cloud
Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive advising on majors, degree planning, course sequencing, and graduation requirements; Evaluate student records and explain licensure and curriculum exceptions; Develop individualized education plans and academic improvement strategies; Coordinate student teaching, internships, and clinical field placements; Review student progress and recommend graduates for teacher licensure; Collaborate with faculty and partners to resolve student-program issues