Academic Advisor II, College of Science (Multiple Positions)

The University of Arizona•Tucson, AZ

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The University of Arizona's College of Science invites applications for the role of Academic Advisor II. This position is crucial for enhancing undergraduate student retention and persistence by fostering formative relationships with students and encouraging their engagement with personal and professional development opportunities. The role is designed for professionals eager to join a Strategic Advising Team and benefit from comprehensive cross-training to develop expertise across various major families, including Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, and Mathematical & Computational Sciences. These student-centered advisors will provide high-quality, collaborative advising across departments, ensuring consistency with college-wide standards and departmental expectations. As part of a college-wide advising community, they will help guarantee students receive accurate, timely, and coordinated support, regardless of their major, while supporting the College's adaptability to growth and evolving student needs. The position reports centrally to the College but maintains strong ties to the departments it serves. The College of Science attracts students with diverse interests, from environmental science to medicine and technology, united by curiosity and a drive for discovery. Students learn from internationally recognized faculty engaged in groundbreaking research and innovative teaching. Through hands-on research and mentorship, students develop solutions to complex global challenges in a collaborative academic setting. The college's mission prioritizes research excellence, interdisciplinary learning, community outreach, and preparing future scientists across core disciplines. This position may be eligible for a hybrid work assignment, subject to supervisor consultation. The College of Science is also recruiting for an Academic Advisor I position (Req #26732); applicants should review the minimum qualifications for both roles. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required.
Three years of relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Demonstrated commitment to student success and the mission of higher education.
Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to build meaningful relationships.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities, collaborate effectively, and learn across multiple scientific disciplines.
Strong organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.
Demonstrated ability to foster an engaging and welcoming experience for every student.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in higher education.
Experience advising or working with undergraduate students.

Responsibilities

Presents academic and program information to new first-year and transfer students and their guests at New Student Orientation and processes students for readmission.
Guides students through academic planning, degree requirements, and university policies.
Applies transfer credits from other academic institutions to student’s degree programs (based on established articulation rules and precedents).
Builds meaningful relationships through proactive advising and individualized student support.
Supports orientation, retention, and graduation initiatives.
Identifies or evaluates options for students who must petition for an exception to a course or program requirement; makes approved adjustments to students’ programs of study.
Monitors academic progress of students utilizing existing dashboards and reports; identifies current and potential needs or problem areas (e.g., study skills, tutoring) and connects students with campus resources that promote academic success and well-being.
Assesses students’ stage of development (academic, career, and personal) to promote academic growth by recommending suitable developmental tasks and engagement opportunities.
Helps students identify pertinent internships, club involvement opportunities, and volunteer opportunities.
Provides input to the department on student achievements for award considerations or on student barriers encountered during advising sessions.
In collaboration with leadership, may assist with leading seminars, workshops, and other activities/events for student onboarding, building community, academic recovery, student engagement, graduation, and/or student retention as time allows.
With leadership, may update materials to help students more easily navigate their degree paths, such as four-year plans and course checklists.
Assists with manual enrollment into department courses, including research, preceptorships, and internships for university credit.
Processes degree audit worksheets for students planning to graduate.
May have College signatory authority on degree audit worksheets.
May assist with the planning and implementation of college and department events.