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Arizona State University is hiring an Academic Success Advisor. The advisor will provide individual and group academic support to undergraduate students at the West Valley campus, using holistic advising strategies and various technology tools to help students make timely progress toward degree completion and to increase persistence, retention, and graduation rates.

Highlights

Provide individual and group academic advising to support student success.
Participate in New Student Orientation and onboarding events.
Use technology tools such as degree progress systems, customer relationship management, and analytics to monitor academic progress and program effectiveness.
Build rapport and collaborate with students, faculty, and staff to address academic concerns and guide academic options.
Communicate effectively in person, email, and phone to maintain professional relationships.
Preferred qualifications include a bachelor’s degree, direct undergraduate advising experience, and knowledge of evidence-based advising strategies.
Experience with Salesforce, Peoplesoft, Microsoft Office, and internet research tools is preferred.
Work in an office setting with occasional physical activity like bending and lifting up to 25 pounds.
Salary range is $50,000 to $54,000 per year, depending on experience.
Positon requires passing background and fingerprint checks; driving is not required.

Academic Success Advisor Full Description

Job Profile:Academic Advisor 1

Job Family:Academic Advising

Time Type:Full time

Max Pay - Depends on experience:$54,000.00 USD Annual

Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

Minimum Qualifications:
Associate's degree and one (1) year of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Job Description:

The New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences at ASU is seeking a motivated individual to join our advising team at the West Valley Campus. Utilizing holistic academic advising and support strategies, this position will support undergraduate students in making timely progress toward a degree. They will work as part of a team to increase persistence, retention and graduation rates. This position is located at ASU's West Valley campus with the opportunity for hybrid work as the business need allows.

Location:

Arizona State University, West Valley campus

13591 N. 47th Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85051

Salary Range:

$50,000 - $54,000 per year; DOE

Essential Duties:

Provides individual and group academic advising and/or interacts with students in support of academic success.
Participates in New Student Orientation and any events or efforts associated with onboarding.
Build rapport and connect with students proactively and quickly.
Works closely and collaboratively with students, faculty, and staff to support academic success.
Monitors student academic progress and program effectiveness using a variety of technology-based tools (such as degree progress, customer relationship management, and analytics software/tools), and the application of retention-focused strategies, and relevant advising/student development/engagement theories.
Maintains an openness to new and developing tools utilized across the university to aid in student success and excellent service.
Able to learn and use multiple systems at the same time (such as student record databases, customer relationship management systems, degree progress tools, appointment systems, analytics software/tools).
Utilizes collegial, interpersonal skills to communicate effectively in person, via email , and by phone; establishes and maintains effective professional working relationships.
Proactively monitors student academic performance; addresses, responds to, and works to resolve student concerns, questions, or issues accurately and with empathy; collaborates closely with students to identify all academic options including, but not limited to: degrees, tutoring, counseling, career services, success coaches, extracurricular activities, study abroad program(s), research, and internships; supports and provides counsel to students in selection of options best suited to the student's goals, interests, and skills.
Acts as a college/department/school representative to current and prospective students, faculty, staff, and external groups on issues related to academic success; attends and/or presents at orientation or recruiting events/activities/workshops.
Possesses a clear understanding of the larger picture of the college and/or departmental processes and expectations around the utilization of various tools and how they impact the student experience.
Recognizes and resolves complex issues and/or escalates to leadership with potential solutions and appropriate judgment
Other duties as assigned

Desired Qualifications:

Evidence of a bachelors degree from a regionally accredited college or university preferred; master's degree in counseling, higher education, or closely related field
Direct academic advising experience with undergraduate student populations Demonstrated knowledge of principles, practices, procedures, and methods of evidence-based, academic advising strategies
Demonstrated knowledge of ASU's academic structure, programs, colleges, departments, and organizations
Experience in interpreting student needs and determining when to liaise with other university resources Experience in designing presentation materials and evidence of effective oral presentations in group settings
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and use emotional intelligence
Evidence of professional maturity, discretion, and judgment Experience in applying the principles, techniques, and methods of teamwork, compromise, and collaboration to produce desired outcomes
Experience in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with peers, faculty, students, administration, and other interested parties
Experience in rapidly adapting and effectively utilizing new technology, practices, policies, and methods
Demonstrated ability to think critically and independently, while operating effectively in an organizational hierarchy
Experience with use of internet-based research tools and Microsoft Office computer applications
Experience with Salesforce, Peoplesoft, and other student tracking tools preferred

Working Environment:

Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding, and manipulating a computer mouse; required to stand for varying lengths of time and to walk moderate distances to perform work.
Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 25 pounds.
Regular activities require the ability to quickly change priorities, which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts.

Department Statement:

Bringing together the best of both an intimate-college experience with its close personal relationships and a top-tier research university with its cutting-edge research faculty ASU is New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences located at the beautiful West Valley campus is nationally unique. Working across old disciplinary boundaries, our faculty produce innovative research, not just report on it. We take our students with us on this fascinating journey, which provides extraordinary opportunities for growth and exciting ways to shape your future.

Driving Requirement:Driving is not required for this position.

Location:Campus: West

Funding:No Federal Funding

Instructions to Apply:

Current Employees and Students should apply directly within Workdayusing the Jobs Hub. Use this link and log in using SSO:

https://www.myworkday.com/asu/d/inst/1$9925/9925$14961.htmld

To be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments:

Cover letter
Resume/CV

Note: Multiple documents can be submitted into the attachment box. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position. Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position. NOTE: GA and Intern positions are counted as .5 for job experience (ie. 1 year equals 6 months experience equivalency). Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

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ASU Statement:

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions inclusive excellence, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

ASU is a tobacco-free university. For details visit https://wellness.asu.edu/explore-wellness/body/alcohol-and-drugs/tobacco

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

Notice of Availability of the ASU Annual Security and Fire Safety Report:

In compliance with federal law, ASU prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and resources. ASU's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.asu.edu/police/PDFs/ASU-Clery-Report.pdf. You may request a hard copy of the report by contacting the ASU Police Department at 480-965-3456.

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Employment Verification Statement:

ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

Background Check Statement:

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

Fingerprint Check Statement:This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.

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