Academic Advisor

Pima Community College; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Pima Community College is seeking an Academic Advisor to guide students in setting goals and identifying services to support degree progress, online and in-person. This role serves as a liaison among deans, faculty, and staff to align programs with student pathways.

Responsibilities include developing academic plans, conducting orientations, supporting advising events, and referring students to resources while ensuring compliance with college policies and state laws.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education or related field.
• 1–3 years of related experience.
• Valid Arizona driver license.
• Equivalent combination of certification, education and experience acceptable.
• Preferred: 3–5 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides high-level academic advice to help students transfer and choose courses.
• Develops individualized academic plans and tracks progress for at-risk students.
• Organizes new student orientations, group advisory sessions, and events with internal/external partners.
• Coordinates with division deans, faculty and staff to align programs with student pathways.
• Meets with students to plan schedules and address concerns, processing course requests and approvals.
• Analyzes confidential student information and recommends actions based on findings.
• Explains college policies and procedures, including relevant laws and regulations to ensure compliance.

Skills

Advising practices

Customer service

Program promotion

Instructional methods

Data analysis

Communication skills

Organization & coordination

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Job description

We’re excited you are considering a position with us. We welcome and celebrate the expansive experiences and contributions that all members of our campus community bring to the table, whether shaped by career history, academic study, or community engagement.

We’re committed to a fair and transparent hiring process. For more information about working at Pima Community College, visit the Pima Careers page .

All employees are expected to live and work within the state of Arizona as a condition of employment. All selected candidates are subject to a successful completion of a background check.

The data we collect during the application process is used to evaluate your qualifications for the role you’re applying for. All data is handled with strict confidentiality and in accordance with our privacy policy.

Position Summary

The Academic Advisor aids students in setting academic goals and acquiring relevant information and services. Provides high-level academic advice to guide students into making decisions consistent with interests, goals, abilities, and degree requirements both on-line and in-person; identifies at-risk students. Serves as a liaison between division deans, faculty, and area staff to develop and support the execution of strategic initiatives. Participates in outreach events to increase enrollment and awareness. Performs administrative tasks including registration, paperwork processing, and resource referral.

The work schedule for this position is flexible and may include working evenings and weekends and local travel.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensures programmatic advice and course recommendations provide student pathways for transfer and employment opportunities
• Develops individual academic plans to ensure students register for correct coursework and tracks progress to identify at-risk students for additional support
• Creates, schedules, and conducts new student orientations, group advisory sessions, and events including internal and external partnerships
• Networks with industry and educational leaders, attends advisory board meetings, and translates industry changes into updated academic practices to ensure programmatic alignment with student pathways and course recommendations
• Meets individually with current and prospective students to facilitate academic planning and scheduling and address student concerns. Compiles, develops, analyzes, and monitors course requests and approvals
• Analyzes confidential student information; identifies issues and discrepancies; and, formulates recommendations for appropriate action based on findings
• Provides technical information and interpretation of College policies, practices and procedures; best practices, trends in student development theory; and, Federal and state laws and regulations to ensure student compliance

Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor

Job Requirements/Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education or a closely related field of study and
• One to three years of related experience and
• Valid Arizona driver license

or

• An equivalent combination of certification, education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above

Preferred

• Three to five years of related experience

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of advising and counseling practices as well as college policies and procedures
• Knowledge of internal and external customer service principles and practices
• Knowledge of principles and methods for promoting programs and services
• Knowledge and application of various instructional methodologies
• Skill in analyzing data and drawing conclusions
• Skill in effective communication (both written and oral)
• Skill in organization, coordination and management
• Skill in public speaking
• Ability to develop and maintain effective and positive working relationships

If you require assistance, or a reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities, please do not hesitate to contact Pima Community College Human Resources.

Human Resources Contact Information

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• Email: [e-mail]

Pima Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals.