Academic Advisor

BKD; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 66,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentor

Benefits package

Room to grow

Job summary

BKD is seeking an Academic Advisor in Tempe, AZ, offering a salary range of $66,000 to $93,000 per year with room to grow. The role emphasizes turning vague mandates into measurable work, owning post-meeting follow-through, and mapping cross-team handoffs to ensure nothing falls through the cracks.

You will coach newer teammates, streamline accountability, and stay current through ongoing training, with a flexible schedule and benefits package.

Qualifications

• Understanding of self-motivation and stress management in real-world settings.
• Willingness to commute to Tempe, AZ or work flexibly as needed.
• Solid understanding of general best practices and industry standards.
• Practical command of Stress Management, with bonus points for Teamwork

Responsibilities

• Turn a vague temporary mandate into work BKD can measure.
• Own the follow-through after the general meeting ends.
• Map the handoffs between AZ teams so nothing falls in the cracks.
• Coach newer mid-level teammates through their first messy general project.
• Trim Accountability processes that have quietly outlived their purpose.
• Keep skills current through ongoing training and self-directed learning.
• Read between the lines of what Tempe customers actually need.
• Sense when a Tempe relationship needs a call, not an email

Skills

Self-Motivation

Stress Management

Teamwork

Commute to Tempe

Job description

Looking to advance your career in general? BKD has an Academic Advisor role with room to grow. At BKD, a temporary Academic Advisor earns $66,000 - $93,000, owns meaningful projects, and grows with a team that ships fast.

Key Responsibilities

• Turn a vague temporary mandate into work BKD can measure
• Own the follow-through after the general meeting ends
• Map the handoffs between AZ teams so nothing falls in the cracks
• Coach newer mid-level teammates through their first messy general project
• Trim Accountability processes that have quietly outlived their purpose
• Keep skills current through ongoing training and self-directed learning
• Read between the lines of what Tempe customers actually need
• Sense when a Tempe relationship needs a call, not an email

What You'll Bring

• Working understanding of both Self-Motivation and Stress Management in real-world settings
• Willingness to commute to Tempe, AZ or work flexibly as needed
• Solid understanding of general best practices and industry standards
• Practical command of Stress Management, with bonus points for Teamwork

Most of BKD still fits in one Tempe building, and that unhurried closeness is exactly why its general work stays sharp. Ownership runs deep here: you'll own outcomes, not just tasks, from your first week as an Academic Advisor.

For your 3 of Written Communication, expect $66,000 - $93,000, a mentor, a benefits package, and the room to grow on a flexible schedule.