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Duties & Responsibilities

The Academic Advisor I serves as a key advising resource and liaison for UA Gilbert and Phoenix, while also providing assistance in multiple student services roles, including admissions and student recruitment for BSN-IH and MEPN. Working under the direction of the Senior Academic Advisor, the Academic Advisor I guides prospective and current UA College of Nursing students on their progress toward meeting degree requirements and drives engagement to empower students to achieve their academic and career goals.

We are looking for a dynamic individual who:

• Demonstrates flexibility in helping to implement and improve student support processes and activities. 
• Is committed to student development through advising, student advocacy, and student engagement activities
• Can effectively communicate with prospective students, current students, faculty and staff.
• Is service-team- and quality improvement-oriented and willing to be cross-trained with other team members.
• Demonstrates an ability to work with a diverse variety of people including social identities, academic histories, and personal interests in healthcare.
• Assesses individual students' stage of development (academic and career) and promotes their growth by determining suitable developmental tasks.
• Evaluates use of transfer credit and determines whether or not degree and admissions requirements have been met.
• Supports students in establishing realistic and attainable academic and career goals.
• Assists pre-licensure students in determining educational plans, choosing courses, and exploring majors, minors, and career options.
• Identifies educational and career options appropriate for each student and assists student with evaluating each option, including possible outcomes and their implications.
• Counsels students onoptions to satisfy degree requirements.
• Monitors students' academic progress, determines satisfactory progress toward degree, and assists students in completion.
• Identifies current and potential needs or problem areas (e.g., study skills, tutoring).
• Advises students with academic difficulty on development of an academic action plan, and refers students to appropriate campus resources for assistance as needed.
• Using University systems (UAccess, Trellis, etc.) the advisor will maintain student files, records and advisors notes.
• Maintains knowledgeof regulations and policies that impact students' educational options.
• Supports the recruitment & retention of pre-licensure students through multi-faceted support activities in addition to advising.
• Works with community college advisors in an effort to facilitate the transfer of students.
• Serves as a member of a cross-departmental location-based team to offer best-in-class distance student services and collaborates to support services and operations at the Gilbert location.
• Provides evidence and data-based input on admission, advising, recruitment and retention activities, academic programs, and course offerings as a member of the advising team.

Minimum Qualifications

• Up to 1 year of relevant work experience required.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience required. Bachelor's degree required.

Preferred Qualifications*Master’s degree in a higher education preferred. *1-2 years of experience in student support (advising, student engagement, admissions, etc.). *Experience in a health sciences higher education environment. *Bachelor's degree plus experience in student support (advising, student engagement, admissions, etc.). *Ability to interpret learning experience needs of students, including online learners. *Ability to use administrative systems and standardized software programs including Microsoft Office Suite. *Ability to learn new software and systems. *Strong written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking. *Ability to interact in a courteous and professional manner with diverse constituencies. *Focused attention to detail and a high standard of excellence. *Ability to exercise sound judgment and problem-solve in complex situations. *High levels of initiative, dependability, flexibility and motivation. *Ability to establish, maintain and sustain positive, professional working relationships internally and cross-functionally. *Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, service-oriented office environment. *Ability to multi-task during critical time periods. FLSAExempt Full Time/Part TimeFull TimeNumber of Hours Worked per Week40 Job FTE1.0Work CalendarFiscalJob CategoryStudent ServicesBenefits EligibleYes - Full Benefits Rate of Pay$33,487 - $55,813Compensation Typesalary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE) Grade5 Career Stream and LevelPC1Job FamilyAcademic Advising Job FunctionStudent Services Type of criminal background check required:Fingerprint criminal background check (security sensitive due to title or department) Number of Vacancies1 Target Hire Date Expected End Date Contact Information for CandidatesStephanie Thiltges - 520-626-3808sju@email.arizona.edu Open Date10/13/2020Open Until FilledYesDocuments Needed to ApplyCurriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover LetterSpecial Instructions to Applicant Diversity StatementAt 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 an 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.