Academic Advising Professional II, School of Mind, Brain & Behavior

University of Arizona•Tucson, AZ

41d•Onsite

About The Position

The School of Mind, Brain, and Behavior seeks candidates who are passionate about supporting student success for the position of Academic Advising Professional II. This on-campus, in-person position serves roughly 300-350 undergraduates in Neuroscience and Cognitive Science spanning both MAIN and ONLN campuses. The Academic Advisor plays a vital role in maximizing undergraduate student retention and persistence by building formative relationships with students to encourage engagement with opportunities to develop personally and professionally. 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! 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.

Requirements

Knowledge of academic policies.
An ability to employ effective advising techniques, such as active listening, empathy, and motivational interviewing.
Familiarity with college curriculum and course sequencing.
Basic knowledge of student development theory.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Competence and awareness/sensitivity in working with varied student populations.
Strong problem solving skills.
Willingness to collaborate with team members with various perspectives and experiences.
Strong communication skills both oral and written.
Commitment to continuous learning to stay updated on academic trends, policy changes, and evolving advising practices.
Passion for fostering a supportive and welcoming academic environment.
Bachelor's degree required.
Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Responsibilities

Collaborates with the NSCS team to develop, modify, and present academic and program information to new first-year and transfer students and their guests at New Student Orientation. Assists students in course planning to meet academic requirements and/or career preparation.
Applies transfer credits from other academic institutions for applicability to degree programs based on established articulation rules and precedent.
Interprets and advises students on University, College, and Departmental policies and procedures.
Identifies or evaluates options for students who must petition for an exception to a course or program requirement. Makes approved adjustments to student's program of study.
Monitors academic progress of students using appropriate dashboards and reports; identifies current and potential needs or problem areas (e.g., study skills, tutoring), conducts student outreach, and refers students to appropriate campus resources for further assistance as needed.
Assesses students' stage of development (academic, career, and personal) to promote academic growth by determining suitable developmental tasks and engagement opportunities. Helps students explore pertinent internships, club involvement, volunteer work, and undergraduate research opportunities.
Assists students in establishing realistic and attainable academic and career goalsÍ¾ refers students to additional career counseling services as needed.
Maintains student files, records, and databaseÍ¾ documents all pertinent student information in Trellis (Advising Notes); processes program/plan changes in UAccess.
Provides systematic input to faculty-led undergraduate committees such as Executive Committee, Curriculum, Scholarships, Assessment, and Student Awards.
May assist with the development and offering of seminars, workshops, and other activities/events for student onboarding, building community, academic recovery, student engagement, and/or student retention as time allows.
Maintains materials for students to more easily navigate their degree paths, such as four-year plans and course checklists.
May assist with manual enrollment into department courses, including research, preceptorship, and internships for university credit.
Processes degree checks/audits for students planning to graduate.