"Academic Advisor II"

Academic Advisor II

Company: The University of Arizona

Job Location: Tucson, 85724

Category: Academic Advising

Type: Full-Time

Posting Number: req24529

Department: Eller Undergraduate Programs

Location: Main Campus

Address: Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The Eller Undergraduate Programs Office seeks a skilled professional with strong communication, problem-solving, and leadership abilities to join the team as an Academic Advisor II. This role supports students in the Eller College through academic advising and program coordination focused on recruitment, retention, and degree completion. They are responsible for taking the initiative in proactively assisting students in evaluating academic abilities, setting goals and objectives, meeting requirements of Eller majors across BSBA, BA, and BS degrees, and exploring experiential learning and career opportunities which align with their major. Academic Advisors II also have programming responsibilities which require the ability to plan and implement programs or processes, while working collaboratively with students, staff, faculty, and department leadership. They will be expected to participate in professional development activities, apply best practices, demonstrate industry knowledge, and work collaboratively with campus partners.

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 ranked among the top undergraduate business programs by the U.S. News & World Report, and is known for specialties in management information systems, entrepreneurship, and innovative partnerships. The Eller College of Management supports more than 8,000 undergraduate and 900 graduate students on the University of Arizona's 393-acre campus in Tucson, a satellite campus in downtown Phoenix, 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

The Academic Advisor II will:

• Advise Eller students on academic requirements and procedures, including students in the Integrated Business Engineering program in partnership with the College of Engineering.
• Participate in orientation programs to ensure incoming students receive necessary and relevant information for their program.
• Evaluate course petitions and amendments to a student's program of study, monitor academic progress, maintain student files and records, and evaluate transfer transcripts for course equivalencies.
• Collaborate with campus partners to develop, deliver and assess student success initiatives, and communicate outcomes to department and college leadership.
• Lead workshops and presentations that promote recruitment, retention, and graduation efforts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The preceding is performed with a concern for and expectation of the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Solid understanding and use of academic advising principles, theories and practices.
• Ability to support students navigating cross-college programs, including understanding curriculum integration and dual expectations.
• Proven ability to build rapport with students, staff, and faculty through strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Creative problem-solving and initiative in a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in using spreadsheets, databases, and related software to inform advising strategies and support continuous program development.
• Familiarity with eSMS, UAccess Student, and Microsoft tools.

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.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Academic advising experience in Business, Economics, and/or Engineering disciplines.
• Experience developing recruitment or student success programs.

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

Rate of Pay: $47,356 - $59,195

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

Grade: 6

Compensation Guidance

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.

The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.

Career Stream and Level: PC2

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

Contact Information for Candidates: HR-Eller@arizona.edu

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Resume and Cover Letter

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