Academic Advising Professional I

Academic Advising Professional I The University of Arizona in Tucson, AZ Type: Full-Time Posted: 04/06/2024 Application Due: Open Until Filled Category: Academic Advising Military Posting Number: req19184 Department: Fine Arts Administration Location: Main Campus Address: Tucson, AZ USA Position Highlights The College of Fine Arts (CFA) seeks an organized, motivated, student-driven individual for the position of Academic Advisor I based in person on the University of Arizona Main Campus.
The new advisor will initially be assigned to advise School of Music students, but may later include populations in programs in other areas across the College, as assigned by the Associate Director of Advising for the College of Fine Arts.
The Academic Advisor serves as the front-line contact for undergraduate students to ensure degree completion and empower students to achieve their goals.
The Academic Advisor builds formative relationships with students by providing clarification on procedures and academic requirements of specific programs or majors.
The position will report to the College of Fine Arts Associate Director - Academic Advising, with day-to-day direction from the School of Music Undergraduate Program Director.
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.
For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.
Duties & Responsibilities Duties & Responsibilities: Assess individual student's stage of development and advise them to establish realistic and attainable educational and career goals.
Advise students on education plans, selecting courses, and career options; Prepare advising materials.
Evaluate use of transfer credit for possible equivalencies for degree programs.
Monitor student's academic progress toward degree and assist student completion.
Review and complete degree audits.
Update and maintain database of student majors; Maintain student files, records, and advisor notes on Trellis.
Assist with New Student and Transfer Orientations.
Assist the Associate Director - Academic Advising and School of Music Undergraduate Program Director in identifying retention and completion obstacles within the school and college.
Participate in the Coordinating Advisors College and Music School meetings and activities to ensure the best possible experience for CFA students while attending the University of Arizona.
Refer students to appropriate departmental offices, faculty and support services to help with academic, personal and career counseling, and academic skills development.
Assists Undergraduate Program Manager with School's Curriculum Committee to identify curriculum issues.
Attend meetings as directed to stay abreast of policy and procedures in the College and across campus.
Consult with Associate Director of Academic Advising on more difficult or unusual cases.
Participate in college-wide milestone events such as CFA Awards Convocation, Commencement, and other student events.
Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: - Knowledge of student development theory, outreach practices, and student success services.
* Excellent interpersonal communication, relationship building, and student service skills.
* Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
* Knowledge of FERPA and ethical principles in working with student data.
* Demonstrated enthusiastic and creative use of information technology systems to provide solutions to the academic community.
* General knowledge of student information systems and student centers.
* Skill in working independently and as part of a team.
* Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree required.
1 year of relevant work experience required.
Preferred Qualifications Previous experience in higher education.
Experience working with undergraduate students.
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: $42,282 - $52,851 Compensation Type: salary at 1.
0 full-time equivalency (FTE) Grade 5 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 $42282 Grade Range Midpoint $52851 Grade Range Maximum $63423 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 Contact Information for Candidates Melanie Marsh Melaniejmarsh@arizona.
edu Program Assistant Open Until Filled: Yes Documents Needed to Apply: Resume and Cover Letter 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 cleryact@arizona.
edu.
The University of Arizona is a committed Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution.
Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Related Searches: Academic Advising Military-Friendly