Academic Advisor

Position Highlights

The Eller College of Management is seeking a dynamic Academic Advisor I to advise graduate students in the Evening and Full-Time MBA programs, from matriculation through graduation. The Eller MBA is a top program which offers flexibility in coursework and this brings considerable need for academic advising. This role will provide highly responsive advising to support individual student's academic and career goals, addressing course selection, academic performance, and successful degree completion. This is an in-person position and requires some flexibility to support evening and weekend programming, including student events and recruitment activities. The position reports to the Associate Director of Full-Time and Evening MBA Programs in Tucson.

The Eller College of Management at the University of Arizona is a leading business school in the United States. The Eller College of Management is highly ranked among undergraduate business programs by the U.S. News & World Report, and are known for our specialties in management information systems, entrepreneurship, and social innovation. The Eller College of Management supports more than 9,000 undergraduate and 1,300 graduate students on the University of Arizona's 393-acre campus in Tucson, a satellite campus in downtown Phoenix, global micro campuses, and through Arizona Online.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

Academic Advising

• Provide individualized academic advising to Evening and Full-Time MBA students, delivered in virtual meetings, phone conversations, and face-to-face appointments.
• Assist students in determining educational plan and guide academic decisions including course selections.
• Monitor academic progress, confirming satisfactory progress toward degree completion, ensuring fulfillment of degree requirements.
• Advise students who experience academic difficulty and guide toward appropriate campus resources for assistance.
• Develop rapport and establish trust with students on an individual basis in order to best serve their needs.
• Use University systems and maintain records and advisor notes.
• Maintain knowledge of regulations and policies that impact students' educational options.

Student Programming

• Contribute to the development of programs that promote student engagement and serve the student population.
• Assist students in successfully assimilating and thriving in the MBA learning environment as it contributes to academic success, retention and positive experience.
• Plan and execute student-centered events for community building and professional development.

Administrative Projects

• Facilitate presentations and workshops which support academic success.
• Support leadership by compiling data for program assessment and reporting.

Knowledge:

• Graduate advising practices and MBA requirements
• University policies, procedures, and degree granting requirements
• Campus resources for student support

Skills:

• Strong communication, written and oral, and interpersonal skills
• Academic advising and student coaching
• Project and time management
• Data analysis and progress monitoring

Abilities:

• Collect, maintain, and analyze student data
• Manage multiple priorities while evaluating priorities
• Assess student needs and connect them to support resources
• Work flexible hours, including some evenings/weekends

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1 year of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Academic advising, or other related experience in higher education or student services.
• Experience with student information and record keeping processes using UAccess, Gradpath, and Excel.

Rate of Pay:

$42,282 - $52,851

Compensation Type: salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Grade: 5

The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

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Career Stream and Level: PC1

Job Family: Academic Advising

Job Function: Student Services

Documents Needed to Apply: Resume and Cover Letter