Academic Advising Professional III (UPDATED)

Position Highlights

Note: The contact person listed in this recruitment has been updated.

The A Center is recruiting for an Academic Advising Professional III.

This position reports to the Senior Associate Director of The A Center, a unit within the Office of the Provost, Undergraduate Education. The Academic Advising Professional III (Advisor, Senior I) provides academic advising and programming assistance in areas such as major exploration, academic probation, and student retention. Academic Advising Professional III will support the recruitment, retention and engagement of students in The A Center. This position will serve as the front-line contact for undergraduate students for developmental academic advising to drive engagement and empower students to achieve their academic and career goals. This position plays a vital role in maximizing undergraduate student retention. Builds formative relationships with students by interpreting information and providing clarification on procedures and academic requirements of specific programs or majors. Academic advisors have authority to approve students' academic degree programs, including evaluating transfer credit and making exceptions to the program requirements under the auspices of their respective faculty.

The A Center supports undecided/undeclared students, as well as Pre-Profession (Pre-Health and Pre-Law) student services. In addition, this position will assist in hosting and participating in special events such as the annual Meet Your Major, Pre-Health, and Pre-Law Expos.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide developmental advising, support for major exploration advising, and programs to meet the specific needs of the following student populations: first-year and continuing undergraduate students who are undecided (No Major Selected), students seeking alternative majors; students who have been academically excluded from competitive majors; and/or students who are on academic warning/probation or who have been academically ineligible from the University.
• Advisor will provide 25 business hours of 30-minute in-person appointment availability weekly.
• Proficiency with University of Arizona Student Information System (UAccess).
• Possesses a full range and depth of professional knowledge and experience which allows them to work independently.
• Utilizes University advisor tools with excellent proficiency.
• Organizes the transfer of Required Program Change (RPC) students with respective colleges, working with Assistant Director to facilitate.
• Provides programming initiatives for current RPC students within The A Center.
• Markets Major Exploration Program in fall semester to first-year students, including visiting TLS 100 classes, providing messaging, and monitoring student enrollment.
• Manages spring Major Exploration Programming for first-year students, working with Senior Associate Director and Administrative Services Manager to facilitate non-course programs.
• Facilitate related workshops and presentations.
• Serve on various university committees.
• Other duties as assigned