Academic Advisor ESL (Part Time)

Academic Advisor ESL (Part Time)

Salary

$22.39 Hourly

Location

Various SLCC locations, UT

Job Type

Part-Time Staff

Job Number

202500861

Division

Student Affairs

Department

Academic Advising

Opening Date

06/09/2026

Closing Date

6/22/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

All employees are expected to maintain a permanent residence within the State of Utah as a condition of employment. New employees must provide a valid Utah residential address within 30 days of their start date.

Job Summary

The purpose of Academic Advising is to help students identify their educational and career goals, advise students about their pathway of study, and work with students to create academic plans that lead to successful completion. Academic Advisors are members of an integrated College team providing individual academic, career and related support to an assigned group of college students as they progress through their programs. Pathway advisors provide support and guidance to their caseload to ensure students have the best opportunity to achieve their educational goals.

This position will support and advise at the University Transfer Center and Academic Advising Student Center.

This is a part-time, in person position, 20 hours a week. Work hours for this position are expected to be Monday through Friday between the hours of 8am and 6:30 pm with adjusted working hours as needed. The position will be located primarily at the South City campus with travel to other campus locations as needed.

This position receives a regular review of objectives.

Academic Advisors do the following:

• Assist students in identifying career and educational paths related to their pathway or program of study.
• Deliver one-on-one comprehensive and group advisement support services to an assigned group of students through degree completion and a range of academic counseling and support strategies.
• Teach students about college degree requirements and how to understand and follow graduation maps, interpret a degree evaluation/audit, and develop a responsible approach to academic planning.
• Refer students co-curricular options to enhance their college experience such as Student Life and Leadership organizations, study abroad, service learning, research, and internships that align with academic and career goals.
• Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts.
• Understand the eligibility process for athletes, international students, and other specialized student populations.
• Ability to clearly communicate both verbally and in writing is essential.
• Frequent travel may be necessary.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities & Knowledge Skills & Abilities

Developmental Advising

• Advise and assist students in becoming aware of their values, interest, abilities, and clarifying their academic and career goals.
• Actively teach students about the SLCC website, student portal, and self-advising tools with the purpose of developing their self-sufficiency in college transactions.
• Utilize advising technologies such as Banner and Starfish.
• Respond to early alerts raised by instructors, determining eligibility and satisfactory progress towards completion, identifying current and potential needs and problem areas such as, study skills and tutoring, and helping students access college resources including navigating the student portal.
• Advise and assist students in understanding the requirements for SLCC Degree, diploma, certificate and completion programs.
• Teach students to develop academic timelines, explore course work, sequence and select courses and develop class schedules.
• Advise students in understanding transfer programs to four-year institutions and planning efficient transfer.
• Assist with retention efforts for students in assigned programs at SLCC.
• Develop academic plans with students to improve their academic standing when they have been identified as having academic difficulty and provide coaching support on an ongoing basis.
• Make referrals to campus and community resources.

Career Advising

• Advise and assist students in becoming aware of their values, interests, abilities, and clarifying their academic and career goals.
• Assist students to utilize career assessments, career services, and other resources to explore careers and develop plans.
• Assess student strengths and weaknesses in academic, career, and personal development by identifying factors that enhance or prevent academic progress, examine alternatives based on changing goals, academic progress or personal situation, and interpret non-cognitive assessment results to guide student to establish realistic academic and career goals including transfer or employment strategy and developing an individualized academic plan.

Evaluation and Assessment

• Assist with creating and evaluating assessment instruments to measure specific department programs and procedures in order to inform decisions that affect student learning and success.
• Review and utilize available data about students' academic and educational needs, performance, aspirations, and problems.

Minimum qualifications

Bachelor's degree required.

Zero (0) to two (2) years, full-time, paid direct work experience required.

Fluent Bilingual Skills in Spanish speaking/reading/writing are required

Part-time related work experience may be substituted for full-time work experience on a prorated basis. Please read the Special Instructions section for resume requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in higher education.

Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Experience using computer software to track work activity and productivity.

SLCC Information

Salt Lake Community College is Utah's largest open-access college in the state. We proudly educate 45,000+ students pursuing degrees in 100+ programs across 8 areas of study, and Utah's fastest growing industries and four-year baccalaureate programs consistently welcome SLCC graduates. Every SLCC employee has a hand in transforming students' lives to strengthen its surrounding communities. SLCC employees work at 8 locations across the valley and capital city of Salt Lake with easy access to the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, world-class outdoor recreation, sporting events, museums, history, and arts and entertainment.

Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each community member and welcomes new perspectives. A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation occurs when we can collaborate freely. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution, SLCC leads the state with the highest enrollment of students from the Latinx/a/o community. SLCC is committed to serving students and being a model for inclusive and transformative education.

Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is fully committed to policies of equal employment and nondiscrimination. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, religion, protected veteran status, expression of political or personal beliefs outside of the workplace, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). In addition to URS, SLCC offers several other retirement account options.

This position is subject to a successful completion of a criminal background check.

This position is not eligible for benefits.

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Do you have a bachelors degree?

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Do you have zero (0) to two (2) years of full-time, paid, direct work experience?

• Yes
• No

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Are you fluent in Spanish, including speaking, reading, and writing?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Salt Lake Community College (UT)

Address 4600 South Redwood Road

Salt Lake City, Utah, 84123