"Academic Advisor"

Job Description

Posting Number: SP005158P
Division/College: Vice Provost for Strategic Enrollment Management
Department: Academic Advising
Location: Moscow

Position Overview:

The University of Idaho Strategic Enrollment Management Division (SEM) assists students academically and financially to pursue their educational goals. We believe that learning never stops. University of Idaho can help learners continue their education face to face, online, while in high school, as a next step from secondary school, or for professionals who wish to continue to advance their education. SEM departments include: Admissions Processing, Admissions Recruitment, Academic Advising, Academic Support Programs, Career Services, Enrollment Management, International Programs Office, Military Programs, Registrar, and Student Financial Aid Services.

The University Advising Services (UAS) unit is part of University of Idaho’s Strategic Enrollment Management (SEM) Division. UAS is committed to enhancing the quality of academic advising by partnering with students and the university to implement advising practices grounded in teaching, communication, and access—supporting students in making informed decisions throughout their academic journey and beyond. Our mission is to assist in the exploration and discovery of academic resources; educate students about university policies and procedures; promote engagement in high-impact opportunities, university life and the community; and empower students to take ownership of their individual goals, decisions and achievements.

The Academic Advisor provides support and education to elevate students’ learning experience at the University of Idaho. The Academic Advisor strives for student success by building positive and professional student relationships and by implementing proactive strategies that help students fulfill their educational goals. The Academic Advisor will have content expertise in one or more college(s)/program(s) and will help students select courses and engage in opportunities consistent with their developing goals and interests. This position will also support students’ timely progress toward degree completion. Additional duties include, but are not limited to, providing information and clarification regarding university academic policies, creating rapport and building academic advising relationships, and referring students to appropriate campus resources.

This position is expected to work collaboratively with university partners to ensure students have access to all campus support and enrichment opportunities.

Required Experience:

• Delivering student-centered customer service
• Presenting information clearly and concisely to individuals, small and large groups
• Compiling and analyzing information for leadership/administrative decisions
• Interpreting and applying standards and regulations

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree

Required Other:

• Must be eligible for membership in professional organizations
• Ability to travel
• Ability to work nonstandard hours which may include evenings, weekends and holidays

Additional Preferred:

Education:

• Degree or professional experience in a related discipline
• Master’s Degree

Demonstrated experience:

• Providing academic advising in a higher education setting
• Establishing and maintaining quality professional relationships
• Analyzing information to identify and define problems/alternatives and developing recommendations

Knowledge of:

• University of Idaho academic rules and regulations for undergraduate level advising
• Student development theory and advising best practices

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively, both in writing and orally, complex ideas in a manner that adapts to student needs and to articulate program requirements to a variety of audiences, including students, parents, faculty, and campus partners
• Display strong organizational skills in to successfully manage competing prioritizes
• Work independently and take initiative with new and existing projects
• Motivate, encourage, and support students to recognize their potential and meet challenges

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions: None

Degree Requirement: Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire
FLSA Status: Exempt
Employee Category: Exempt
Pay Range: $49,816 or higher commensurate with experience
Type of Appointment: _of_Appointment
FTE: 1
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Funding: This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding.
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: No
Posting Date: 01/26/2026
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

This position is posted as open until filled, however, applications submitted on or before February 15, 2026 will receive priority consideration.

Position will remain open until a suitable pool of candidates is identified.

Applicants:Please use your letter of qualification to explain in detail how your work experience, skills, and abilities meet both the required and preferred qualifications as listed in the position description. Your letter of qualification will be used to demonstrate your communication and writing skills to determine your ranking among the other applicants for this position.

For resources about how to write a letter of qualification, please visit the HR website here: Applicant Resources – Careers | University of Idaho (uidaho.edu)
If you would like to view a full copy of the job description, please reach out to eschirmer@uidaho.edu