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Arizona State University

Honors Academic Success Advisor

🇺🇸 Tempe, AZ

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $46K

💻 Academic Advising

🗓️ October 21st, 2025

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Arizona State University is hiring an Honors Academic Success Advisor. This role involves providing individual and group advising to honors students, guiding them through the honors curriculum and thesis process, and promoting academic, research, internship, and leadership opportunities to support student success and retention.

Highlights
  • Provide individualized and group advising to honors students to support retention and graduation.
  • Guide students through the honors thesis process with workshops and resources.
  • Maintain accurate student records and monitor academic progress using PeopleSoft, DARS, and Salesforce.
  • Participate in college committees and university events like New Student Orientation and Convocation.
  • Required proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), PeopleSoft, and data analysis tools.
  • Minimum qualifications include an Associate's degree and one year of relevant experience; Bachelor's degree desired; Master's degree preferred.
  • Experience with high-achieving or honors students preferred.
  • Work environment involves in-person duties at ASU's Tempe campus with occasional travel and event participation.
  • Salary is $46,200 annually, depending on experience.
  • Supports a diverse student body at Barrett, The Honors College, serving over 7,000 students across ASU campuses.

Honors Academic Success Advisor Full Description

Job Profile:Academic Advisor 1
Job Family:Academic Advising
Time Type:Full time
Max Pay - Depends on experience:$46,200.00 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:
Barrett, The Honors College at ASU's Tempe campus, is seeking an Honors Academic Success Advisor to join our collaborative advising team. We are looking for individuals who are committed to supporting high-achieving students and thriving in a fast-paced, student-centered environment.

At Barrett, we take pride in offering personalized guidance that supports each student's unique academic interests and goals. The ideal candidate will share this philosophy and be dedicated to helping students succeed on their academic journey. 

Honors Academic Success Advisors play a key role in supporting initiatives that inspire students to embrace challenges and seize unique academic, research, internship, global leadership, and experiential learning opportunities of impact on ASU and its surrounding communities. 

Essential Duties:
  • Provide individual and group advising to a large cohort of honors students, supporting retention and graduation by guiding them through the honors curriculum and encouraging participation in meaningful honors community experiences.
  • Guide students through the honors thesis process, offering individual advising, thesis workshops, and online resources.
  • Respond proactively to student inquiries and requests for assistance, escalating urgent issues to advising leadership as needed.
  • Share co-curricular opportunities and resources that align with students' personal interests and goals, including honors-specific programs and university-wide initiatives.
  • Maintain accurate student records and monitor progress using systems such as PeopleSoft, DARS, and Salesforce.
  • Become proficient in various technological tools and systems, including student record databases, degree progress reports, and appointment scheduling systems.
  • Stay informed about key university and department resources, sharing this knowledge with new team members and colleagues.
  • Participate in college committees and support university events, including New Student Orientation, Fall Welcome, Family Weekend, Homecoming, the Celebrating Honors Thesis Symposium, and Convocation.
  • Assist with advising and student services projects and initiatives as needed.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Desired Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree desired; evidence of or plans to pursue a Master's degree preferred.
  • Experience working with honors, high-achieving, or gifted students in an academic or student services field; experience with honors college or program is preferred.
  • Proven ability to deliver personalized, high-quality service and support to students in one-on-one interactions.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to gather information, resolve issues with leadership guidance, and proactively expand knowledge.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage effectively with students, colleagues, and external partners.
  • Knowledge of university curriculum requirements and student development theory, with the ability to apply this knowledge to support student success.
  • Experience working collaboratively within a team and with external partners to provide comprehensive student support.
  • Self-motivated and able to thrive in a structured team environment, with experience assisting in a variety of programs and projects.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), PeopleSoft, and data analysis tools.

Working Environment:
  • In-person position located at the Tempe campus, with occasional travel to other Barrett Honors College locations.
  • May include participation in after-hours or weekend events with notice.
  • Frequent computer use; involves sitting, standing, walking, and occasional lifting (up to 25 lbs).
  • Fast-paced, with shifting priorities and student-facing duties requiring discretion and sensitivity.


Salary: $46,200 per year
Applications must include cover letter and resume to be considered.

Department Statement:
Barrett, The Honors College: Established in 1988, Barrett, The Honors College at Arizona State University is a selective four-year residential college offering innovative honors courses, study abroad, research opportunities, and merit scholarships to high-achieving and highly-engaged undergraduates at all four ASU campuses. Barrett has more than 7,000 students at the Tempe, Downtown, Polytechnic and West campuses of ASU. Barrett students benefit from the vast resources and numerous opportunities at ASU, one of the nation's largest and most innovative universities, located in the fifth-largest metropolitan area in the United States. 

Barrett Honors College has received many accolades, including being called "the gold standard" among honors college in the nation by the New York Times and "Best Honors College" in the United States by Reader's Digest. USA Today named ASU one of the 100 Best Value Colleges and cited Barrett as "outstanding." The 2021 Fiske Guide to Colleges cites Barrett Honors College as one reason why Arizona State University is among the top 10 "Best Buy" public schools in the United States. Specifically, the guide spotlights the "ambitious honors projects" at Barrett Honors College.  For more information, please visit our website at: http://barretthonors.asu.edu/home/

Employees of Barrett have the opportunity to help further the mission of serving high achieving students.  We have a spirit of going above and beyond.  If you are looking for a position that is student centric along with a desire to make a difference, we would encourage you to join our team.  

ASU offers a total compensation package that includes valuable employee benefits, healthcare, retirement, tuition reduction program (eligible ASU Employee, their dependents and spouse), financial security, discounts, family resources and more. Explore ASU's benefits options and degree program offerings.

Estimate the value of your total compensation: https://cfo.asu.edu/compensation-estimator.
The ASU Community has demonstrated it can adapt and respond quickly to change — even during a pandemic — from different learning modes to remote work to ensure students and university employees can thrive.  Though we may deliver support services virtually, in-person or both, we consider the primary worksite an ASU campus or location and we prioritize in-person presence in our community to fulfill our charter.  We also understand flexible work arrangements can offer benefits for employers and employees such as retention, sustainability and work-life balance.  Where ASU policy and the nature of the work permits, we support opportunities for remote work, flex time, or similar arrangements.   
 
Applicant must be eligible to work in the United States; ASU/Barrett, The Honors College will not be a sponsor for this position. For additional information please see:
https://www.uscis.gov/i-9

Driving Requirement:Driving is not required for this position.
Location:Campus: Tempe
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$13965.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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