Job Description

Posting Number

req21494

Department

College of Nursing

Department Website Link

Location

University of Arizona Health Sciences

Address

1305 N. Martin Ave, Tucson, AZ 85719 USA

Position Highlights

The College of Nursing invites qualified applicants to apply for the position of Academic Advisor II. As a member of the Office of Student & Academic Affairs (OSAA), this role supports undergraduate and graduate nursing students from their first day of class until they graduate from the College. An Academic Advisor serves as a front-line contact for students with developmental advising to empower students to meet their academic and career goals, maximizing student success and retention.

The Academic Advisor will develop formative relationships with students by interpreting information and providing clarification on procedures, policies, and academic requirements. They will determine whether degree requirements have been fulfilled, counsel students on options to satisfy degree requirements, refer students to appropriate student success resources and report student data. The Academic Advisor II is able to provide reliable academic advising independently and continues to enhance their advising competence.

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; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs.

Duties & Responsibilities

Advising Responsibilities:

• Assist students in evaluating academic abilities, setting goals and objectives, meeting requirements of a specific program major, and exploring experiential learning and career opportunities.
• Assist with assessing individual students' stage of development (academic and career) and help to promote their growth by determining suitable developmental tasks.
• Offer advising to students on academic warning, probation, or with eligibility concerns
• Monitor students' academic progress, determine satisfactory progress toward degree, and assist students in completion.
• Communicate with students and faculty via email, phone, and in-person to address academic issues, assess student progress, advise on life-work balance, financial matters, mental health, and participate in student-centered events.
• Assist students and faculty with recommendations on petitions, amendments to student’s advisement report, monitor academic progress, maintain student files and records, and evaluate transfer transcripts for equivalencies.
• Keeps students informed of program or UA requirements and policies for successful completion.
• Provide guidance to students seeking to change their major, entering and exiting specific disciplines.
• Collaborates on communication strategies with newly admitted students for next steps, orientation, and course enrollment requirements.
• Applies student data to enrollment, retention, progression, student success, and completion outreach.
• Respond to student inquiries and concerns in a professional, timely manner.

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Assist with maintaining undergraduate student advisement reports.
• Assist with and make adjustments to final degree check.
• Assist with analyzing, updating, and maintaining database of students.
• Ensures high quality services considering the fast-paced environment and diverse program needs.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong, professional written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking.
• Ability to support and advise students with degree completion.
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and manage competing priorities.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, service-oriented office environment – including responding to walk-in questions
• Ability to continually improve processes to enhance the student experience.
• Ability to effectively use administrative systems, databases and standardized software programs, including Microsoft Office Suite.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree.
• Previous experience serving undergraduate students in academic advising or other student-related services at the UA or similar higher education institutions.
• Experience with UAccess and UA advisor tools.

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 Minimum, Midpoint, and Maximum Fields listed below represent a full range of career compensation growth over time in this position and grade. Each unit typically sets starting pay between minimum and midpoint upon hire. 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.

Grade Range Minimum

$47356

Grade Range Midpoint

$59195

Grade Range Maximum

$71034

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

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates

Stephanie Hanson | [email protected]

Open Date

1/6/2025

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.

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.
Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at [email protected].

Job Tags

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