Details **Open Date** 03/10/2025 **Requisition Number** PRN41387B **Job Title** Academic Advising Coordinator **Working Title** Credit for Prior Learning Liaison **Job Grade** E **FLSA Code** Professional **Patient Sensitive Job Code?** No **Standard Hours per Week** 40 **Full Time or Part Time?** Full Time **Shift** Day **Work Schedule Summary** Mon – Fri 8am – 5pm or as arranged **VP Area** Academic Affairs **Department** 02367 - Campus Advising Solutions **Location** Campus **City** Salt Lake City, UT **Type of Recruitment** External Posting **Pay Rate Range** $60,000.00 - $62,000.00 **Close Date** 06/10/2025 **Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)** 03/24/2025 **Job Summary** Campuswide Advising Solutions at the University of Utah supports students at critical moments when they are deciding to apply, commit, or continue to enroll when they’ve experienced past or current academic difficulties. We ensure students receive consistent, coordinated, and accurate information through managing campuswide advising programs and developing student-centered resources. The Early Engagement in Advising Program provides high quality advising to ensure newly admitted, prospective, and early college students feel encouraged by the thought of what college can be, motivated to begin exploring majors early, and empowered to make informed decisions. The Credit for Prior Learning ( CPL ) Liaison is a key role within the Early Engagement in Advising Team, responsible for managing the campuswide CPL program and supporting campuswide advisors understanding of credits for prior learning. This individual will work to ensure consistent access to CPL opportunities for all students, enabling them to receive credit for college-level competencies, skills, and abilities acquired through work, professional training, military service, and other nontraditional learning experiences. We are seeking a dynamic student-centered professional who values access to quality advising, thinks creatively about tailored, holistic support for students, and uses a data-informed approach to drive timely and effective interventions to ensure that every student has an exception educational experience. In addition to programming and coordination, this individual will be responsible for advising a small caseload of students, providing advising for prospective/newly admitted/returning students and students who are not engaging in their studies to their fullest potential and/or students have experienced past or current academic difficulties. They will work with students who are on academic warning, probation, suspension, and dismissal to assess current barriers to success and collaboratively develop concrete goals ideally resulting in a return to good academic standing, declaration of a major when needed, and attainment of individual goals. They will be fully trained in all areas of Academic Standing advising, including the specific intersection of major exploration and academic setbacks. Staff in Campus Advising Solutions have hybrid schedules, with the option of working 2 days virtually each week. Learn more about our office at www.advising.utah.edu. Questions about the positions should be directed to Ashley Glenn at**aglenn@advising.utah.edu**. **Responsibilities** Student Advising and Support o Advise students on CPL regulations, processes, and appropriateness based on their individual circumstances and experiences o Collaborate with Academic Advisors and faculty to ensure compliance with departmental and accreditation standards when awarding CPL o Assist with advising undergraduate students from various backgrounds in areas including academic standards, course registration and scheduling, policies and procedures, early college advising, and prospective/newly admitted/returning student advising, when available o Facilitate students’ academic progress by evaluating their needs and developing appropriate educational plans. Makes referrals for students who need assistance with learning differences, specialized tutoring, extended or intensive assistance with career decisions or similar needs Program Administration o Administer a consistent and equitable CPL program, ensuring accessibility through clear communication of policies, processes, and resources (e.g., forms, website, and outreach materials) o Serve as the primary point of contact for CPL inquiries from students, faculty, and staff, providing expert guidance and support o Manage content updates to the Prior Earned Credits webpage o Stay informed on accreditation requirements, state regulations, and CPL best practices o Evaluate current processes and recommend strategies to enhance accessibility, equity, and efficiency of the CPL program Collaboration with Departments o Partner with departments and colleges to evaluate and determine CPL eligibility and assessments o Facilitate communication between stakeholders to streamline processes and ensure CPL decisions align with institutional and accreditation requirements and transcription with the Office of the Registrar o Collaborate with Campuswide Advisor Training and Development Team to develop trainings and materials on advising for prior earned credits Data Collection and Reporting o Develop and implement a data collection plan to monitor CPL participation, credits awarded, application success rates, and assessment methods o Use data insights to evaluate the program’s effectiveness and recommend improvements Support Early Engagement in Advising Programming o Represent campuswide advising when speaking to students/supporters about college preparedness and access, prior earned credits, major exploration, and general advising topics. o Present “Navigating Your Degree” content to all incoming students, which includes explaining required academic information like degree planning, general education and baccalaureate degree requirements, class scheduling, academic advising o Support prior earned credit process and first semester course planning for undecided students during Utah Bound Orientation o Support event planning and staffing for the Major and Mini Expo in order to promote academic offerings to prospective and continuing students at the U o Other duties as assigned which may include advising special populations, class presentations, assessment, internal and external committees. This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job. **Minimum Qualifications** + Bachelor’s degree or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). + 4 years of direct academic advising experience. + Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description. **Preferences** * Experienced in advising defined as higher education and college-preparation positions that are student-facing and incorporate a developmental approach “where one informs, suggests, counsels, coaches, mentors, teaches” Kuhn, T. (2008). * Experience with presenting and preparing communications * Demonstrated commitment to the holistic support of all students, especially low-income, transfer, and low-preparedness undergraduate students **Type** Benefited Staff **Special Instructions Summary** **Please include, in your cover letter, your views on the importance of expanding opportunities for students to demonstrate college-level learning** **Additional Information** The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules. This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients. All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. 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