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Academic Advising Professional I (Electrical and Computer Engineering)

Company:
The University of Arizona
Job Location:
Tucson, 85724
Category:
Academic Advising
Type:
Full-Time

Posting Number: req21238

Department: Electrical and Computer Engr

Location: Main Campus

Address: 1230 E. Speedway Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85721-0104 USA

Position Highlights

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is seeking an Academic Advisor who will play a pivotal role in student success and development in the Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) undergraduate program.

This position encompasses a broad spectrum of responsibilities including academic advising and registration assistance, data analysis, ABET accreditation, program assessment, and support of the undergraduate program in CSE. The academic advisor will guide students through successfully completing their degree program and career development. The incumbent will assist with course planning and departmental events.

The Computer Science and Engineering Academic Advisor serves as the front-line contact for undergraduate students for developmental academic advising to drive engagement and empower students to achieve their academic and career goals and plays a vital role in maximizing undergraduate student retention. The incumbent builds formative relationships with students by interpreting information and providing clarification on procedures and academic requirements of specific programs or majors.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

Advising:

  • Assist students in evaluating academic abilities, setting goals and
    objectives, meeting requirements of a specific program major, and exploring
    experiential learning and career opportunities.
  • Assist with assessing
    individual students' stage of development (academic and career) and help to
    promote their growth by determining suitable developmental tasks.
  • Provide
    guidance to students seeking to change their major, entering and exiting
    specific disciplines.
  • Offer advising to students on academic warning, probation, or with
    eligibility concerns.
  • Monitor
    students' academic progress, determine satisfactory progress toward degree, and
    assist students in completion.
  • Assist
    students with mid-semester course modifications, ensuring they are aware of
    academic implications.
  • Communicate with students and faculty via email, phone, and in-person to
    address academic issues, assess student progress, advise on life-work balance,
    financial matters, and mental health, and participate in student-centered
    events.
  • Assist
    senior academic advisors and faculty with recommendations on petitions and
    amendments to student's program of study, monitor academic progress, maintain
    student files and records, and evaluate transfer transcripts for equivalencies.

Administration:

  • Assist with maintaining undergraduate student
    advisement reports across various campuses for Computer Science and Engineering
    students.
  • Assist
    with and make adjustments to final degree check.
  • Assist with analyzing,
    updating, and maintaining database of students.
  • Work with senior advisor to provide statistical data and reports to the Computer Science and Engineering faculty and the ECE Department Head.
  • Monitor
    student files and initiate advanced standing for students.

Collaboration
& Meetings:

  • Support a variety of programs
    aimed at student recruitment, retention, major selection, student involvement,
    and general community building activities with students.
  • Maintain
    ABET materials, assessment materials, and alumni lists.
  • Prepare advising and marketing materials, develop and facilitate
    presentations using various multimedia, coordinate large and small
    informational sessions, and evaluate programs.
  • May assist with
    CSE undergraduate courses each semester and oversee new undergraduate course
    additions/modifications through the UA course management system.
  • Provide support programming responsibilities for existing or new
    initiatives which require the ability to plan, develop, market, and evaluate
    programs while working collaboratively with students, staff, and faculty.
  • Assist
    with summer orientation for freshman and transfer students.
  • Additional duties may be assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word,
    Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
  • Ability to problem solve and make
    decisions.
  • Demonstrated effective verbal and written
    communication, excellent grammar, composition, and proofreading.
  • Ability to work in a team-based environment.
  • Excellent organizational skills, ability to
    multi-task, meet deadlines, and manage competing priorities.
  • Ability to communicate with a diverse student
    and faculty population.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's
    degree required.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous experience serving undergraduate students in academic advising or other student-related services at the UA or similar higher education institutions.
  • Experience with UAccess and UA advisor tools.
  • Experience with University policies and procedures related to academic progression, and with general education requirements.
  • Experience coordinating special programs related to career placement, internships, and college honor programs.

FLSA: To Be Determined

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40

Job FTE: 1.0

Work Calendar: Fiscal

Job Category: Student Services

Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay: $42,282 - $52,851 ($20.33 - $25.41)

Compensation Type: To Be Determined

Grade

5

Compensation Guidance

The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range Minimum, Midpoint, and Maximum Fields listed below represent a full range of career compensation growth over time in this position and grade. Each unit typically sets starting pay between minimum and midpoint upon hire. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.

Grade Range Minimum

$42282

Grade Range Midpoint

$52851

Grade Range Maximum

$63423

Career Stream and Level

PC1

Job Family

Academic Advising

Job Function

Student Services

Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies: 1

Contact Information for Candidates

Rozanne Canizales

rozannec@arizona.edu

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Resume and Cover Letter

Special Instructions to Applicant

Application: The online application should be completed in its entirety. Blank or missed information may be considered an incomplete submission.

Cover Letter: Should clearly indicate how your skills and professional employment experience meet the Minimum and the Preferred qualifications (if applicable).

Diversity Statement

At 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 a 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.

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University's campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.
Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.

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