Academic Advisor I

Position Highlights

The Eller College of Management's Undergraduate Programs Office is seeking a professional with effective communication and strong team skills to join the team as an Academic Advisor I. Academic Advisors in the Eller College of Management's Undergraduate Programs Office serve Eller students through academic advising, programming, teaching, and career/global exploration. They are responsible for assisting students in evaluating academic abilities, setting goals and objectives, meeting requirements of Eller majors in the foundational and professional programs, and exploring experiential learning and career opportunities. Academic Advisors also have programming responsibilities which require the ability to plan, develop, market, and evaluate programs. They may also be responsible for leading workshops, teaching success courses, and advising organizations. They will be expected to participate in professional development activities. Eller Academic Advisors support students in the Main, Online, and Global campuses.

The Eller College of Management at the University of Arizona is a leading business school, ranked among the top undergraduate business programs by the U.S. News & World Report, and is known for our specialties in management information systems, entrepreneurship, and social innovation. The Eller College of Management supports more than 8,000 undergraduate and 1,300 graduate students on the University of Arizona's 393-acre campus in Tucson, a satellite campus in downtown Phoenix, global microcampuses, 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

• Advise Eller students on academic requirements and procedures associated with the foundational and professional phases of the Eller programs across the Main, Online, and Global campuses. Assist undergraduate students in determining educational plans, choosing courses, finding course equivalencies, and exploring majors, minors, and career options.
• Participate in orientation programs to ensure incoming students receive necessary and relevant information for their program.
• Assist with evaluating course petitions and amendments to student's program of study, monitor academic progress, maintain student files and records, and evaluate transfer credit for domestic and international students to determine whether or not degree requirements have been met.
• Assist undergraduate students in determining educational plans, choosing courses, finding course equivalencies, and exploring majors, minors, and career options.
• Uses established communication tools and systems to support proactive outreach and timely academic advising communication with Eller students.
• Participate in workshops, advise organizations, and/or teach courses which promote engagement, retention, and degree completion.
• Support student learning opportunities related to their student population and provide guidance on academic, career, and global opportunities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Proficient communication skills - both verbal and written.
• The ability to handle a variety of tasks, prioritize projects, and solve problems.
• A demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks with attention to detail, a motivated/enthusiastic work style, and the ability to work in a rapidly changing environment.

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 or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience required.
• 1 year of relevant work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous academic advising, or other experience in higher education or students services
• Work experience in a related field

Salary and Benefits

Rate of Pay: $42,282 - $52,851

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

Grade: 5

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FLSA: Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40

Job FTE: 1.0

Work Calendar: Fiscal

Job Category: Student Services

Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits

Career Stream and Level: PC1

Job Family: Academic Advising

Job Function: Student Services

Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies: 1