Posting Number

req14995

Department

A Center

Department Website Link

Location

Main Campus

Address

Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

This position reports to the Senior Associate Director of The A Center, a unit within the Office of the Provost, Undergraduate Education. The Academic Advisor II provides academic advising and programming assistance in areas such as major exploration, academic probation services, and student retention. This individual will provide instruction for success and major exploration courses. The Academic Advisor II 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. 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-Health professions and Pre-Law student services. In addition, this position assists in hosting and participating in special events such as the annual Meet Your Major, Pre-Health and Pre-Law Expos.

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

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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), pre-majors, 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.
• Provide supplemental program planning and support for The A Center.
• Represents unit on university committees to initiate change and to resolve issues related to academic issues as a subject expert.
• Works with A Center Peer Mentor program – a group of student volunteers who help the department with retention initiatives.
• Works with Assistant Director on Success Path, a program designed to help students get back to academic eligible.
• Teach courses and facilitate related workshops and presentations.
• Collaborates with senior advisors on SERP 197P major exploration course.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated effective communication with diverse student populations.
• Demonstrated excellent communication and presentation skills and proactive, open, and responsive interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with university personnel: faculty, college deans, administrators, and staff, as well as representatives from business and from the community.
• Skill in working with diverse student populations.
  
• Knowledge of student development theory.
  
• Knowledge of advising practices and principles.
  
• Ability to effectively prioritize and perform duties autonomously.
  
• Ability to work evening and weekends, as needed.
  
• Ability to work closely and effectively with multiple departments, organizations, and individuals in a complex environment.
  
• Proficiency with University of Arizona Student Information System (UAccess).
  
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, (PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and Excel).

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

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

$45,000 - $50,000

Compensation Type

salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Grade

6

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

Target Hire Date

6/9/2023

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates

Eduardo Hernandez
eduardoh@arizona.edu

Open Date

5/9/2023

Open Until Filled

Yes

Documents Needed to Apply

Resume and Cover Letter

Special Instructions to Applicant

Diversity Statement

At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.