Exploratory Advisor

Requisition Number: S02154P

Position Category: Staff

Hours Per Week: 40

Months Per Year: 12

Pay Grade: E31

FLSA: Exempt

Job Summary/Basic Function:

The Exploratory Advisor position is integral to serving the needs of constituents requesting assistance from the Office of General Studies & Exploratory Advising. The primary function of this position is to provide academic advisement to students exploring majors at Weber State University. The advisor will provide academic advisement to students focusing on major and career exploration. Duties and responsibilities include the following:

• Assist students with academic career planning, including developmental and informational advisement
• Help students understand academic areas of interest, program requirements, and pathway options leading to the universitys seven colleges
• Utilize grad maps to assist in degree planning
• Help students understand policies and procedures
• Refer students to other WSU support services that can also help them achieve their academic goals
• Help students resolve challenges regarding enrollment, retention, and persistence to graduation
• Present advising information to groups of students on and off campus

Required Qualifications:

Required: Bachelors degree. One year of full-time college employment experience in academic advisement, registration, admissions, financial aid, student services, enrollment services, or equivalent in higher education and/or the K-12 system.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred: Strong verbal communication, written communication, listening, record keeping, and information management skills. Ability to become a skilled user of Banner and other technological tools. Strong customer-service skills.

Benefits Summary:

WSU 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.

Job Open Date: 08/25/2025

Review Date: 09/08/2025

Open Until Filled: Yes

Notes to Applicant:

If 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 benefits package. To apply, please complete the online application and attach a cover letter, current resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references. Screening of applications will begin September 8, 2025. Position will remain open until filled. Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.