Brigham Young University·Provo, Utah
Provide comprehensive academic advising and educational planning for undergraduate and graduate nursing students to ensure progression toward graduation. Support nursing admissions, student retention, and the development of advising resources in collaboration with faculty.
Why Work at BYU As the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young University (BYU) strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world.
At BYU, we are devoted to our faith and to our students.
We take an active role in the University's Mission: "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life.” Our unique mission, deeply rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, provides countless ways to serve and make an impact.
This, along with our remarkable culture of belonging, weekly devotionals, and endless opportunities for learning and growth—all situated within a beautiful and historic campus—make it hard to imagine a more inspiring place to work.
Brigham Young University strongly prefers to hire faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Nursing Academic Advisor The College of Nursing Academic Advisor provides comprehensive academic advising and student success support for undergraduate and graduate nursing students and prospective nursing students as directed by the Nursing Advisement Center Supervisor.
The Advisor assists students in planning their academic programs, understanding admission and licensure requirements, progressing toward graduation, and accessing university resources that promote academic and personal success.
What you’ll do in this position: Provide Academic Advising and Educational Planning for College Provide individualized academic advising for prospective, pre-nursing, and nursing students for undergraduates and graduate programs..
Assist students with degree planning, course selection, registration, graduation planning, and academic policies.
Advise students regarding General Education, Religion, and Nursing curriculum requirements.
Promote Student Success and Retention Meet with students experiencing academic, personal, or program-related challenges.
Develop individualized success plans, academic improvement plans, and monitor student progress.
Connect students with university resources including Academic Support, Counseling and Psychological Services, Accessibility Center, Financial Aid, and other campus services.
Support Nursing Admissions, Registration, Scholarships, and Student Progression Advise prospective applicants regarding admission requirements and application competitiveness.
Assist students with application preparation and admission-related questions.
Coordinate Advising Programs and Student Communications Support the Nursing Advisement Supervisor in projects related to the students and the advisement center as assigned.
Help develop and maintain advising resources, instructional materials, and student communications.
Professionalism and College/University Involvement Collaborate with faculty and staff to support student success and retention when needed.
Participate in required university, regional, and state advising trainings, conferences, and professional development opportunities.
Maintain professional knowledge through advising training and professional development.
Contribute to continuous improvement of advising services and student experience.
What qualifies you for this role: Required A firm commitment to the mission of BYU.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
One year of professional experience in academic advising, higher education, student services, counseling, enrollment services, or a closely related field.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with diverse student populations.
Ability to exercise sound judgment while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
Knowledge of or ability to learn FERPA and university academic policies.
Strong organizational, planning, and time-management skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Ability to interpret academic policies and explain complex information clearly.
Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and campus partners.
Ability to learn and effectively use student information systems and advising technologies.
All Staff positions require a resume. Refer to the Job Posting for any additional required documents. Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend. Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Brigham Young University (BYU) is widely recognized not just for its world-class education, but for its deep commitment to inspired religious values. Gathered together in a Christ-centered atmosphere, BYU employees are a vital part of a community of belonging, where we value the experiences, perspectives, and talents of each individual. If you share in our devotion to faith and to excellence, we have a place for you here at BYU!
Requires a bachelor's degree and at least one year of professional experience in academic advising or student services. Candidates must have a firm commitment to the mission of BYU and strong communication and organizational skills.
Market context
Nursing academic advisor roles in Utah are often tied to nursing program enrollment, student retention, and advising support for licensure-focused pathways. Competition can be strong because employers typically look for a bachelor’s degree, at least one year of advising or student services experience, and clear alignment with the institution’s mission, along with strong communication and organization. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to show student support experience and mission fit.
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