Academic Advisor II

University of Arizona•Tucson, AZ

31d•$47,356 - $59,195

About The Position

The Eller Undergraduate Programs Office seeks a skilled professional with strong communication, problem-solving, and leadership abilities to join the team as an Academic Advisor II. This role supports students in the Eller College through academic advising and program coordination focused on recruitment, retention, and degree completion. They are responsible for taking the initiative in proactively assisting students in evaluating academic abilities, setting goals and objectives, meeting requirements of Eller majors across BSBA, BA, and BS degrees, and exploring experiential learning and career opportunities which align with their major. Academic Advisors II also have programming responsibilities which require the ability to plan and implement programs or processes, while working collaboratively with students, staff, faculty, and department leadership. They will be expected to participate in professional development activities, apply best practices, demonstrate industry knowledge, and work collaboratively with campus partners. The Eller College of Management at the University of Arizona is a leading business school in the United States. The Eller College of Management is ranked among the top undergraduate business programs by the U.S. News & World Report, and is known for specialties in management information systems, entrepreneurship, and innovative partnerships. The Eller College of Management supports more than 8,000 undergraduate and 900 graduate students on the University of Arizona's 393-acre campus in Tucson, a satellite campus in downtown Phoenix, and through Arizona Online. 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

Bachelor's degree required.
Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Solid understanding and use of academic advising principles, theories and practices.
Ability to support students navigating cross-college programs, including understanding curriculum integration and dual expectations.
Proven ability to build rapport with students, staff, and faculty through strong verbal and written communication skills.
Creative problem-solving and initiative in a dynamic environment.
Proficiency in using spreadsheets, databases, and related software to inform advising strategies and support continuous program development.
Familiarity with eSMS, UAccess Student, and Microsoft tools.

Nice To Haves

Academic advising experience in Business, Economics, and/or Engineering disciplines.
Experience developing recruitment or student success programs.

Responsibilities

Advise Eller students on academic requirements and procedures, including students in the Integrated Business Engineering program in partnership with the College of Engineering.
Participate in orientation programs to ensure incoming students receive necessary and relevant information for their program.
Evaluate course petitions and amendments to a student's program of study, monitor academic progress, maintain student files and records, and evaluate transfer transcripts for course equivalencies.
Collaborate with campus partners to develop, deliver and assess student success initiatives, and communicate outcomes to department and college leadership.
Lead workshops and presentations that promote recruitment, retention, and graduation efforts.
Perform other duties as assigned.