Academic Advisor II, College of Humanities

University of Arizona; Tucson (AZ); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision plans

Life and disability insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition reduction for employee and/or/

Job summary

University of Arizona is seeking an Academic Advisor II for the College of Humanities. The role focuses on proactive undergraduate advising, degree planning, and transfer credit evaluation to support student success.

The position is hybrid with a typical Mon–Fri 8 am–5 pm schedule, occasional evenings, and travel as needed. Visa sponsorship is not available; open date 10/14/2026.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Knowledge of academic advising principles, theories, and concepts, and ability to apply them in practice.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary academic advisor for incoming, continuing, and Arizona Online students to ensure successful progress to degree completion.
• Evaluate and apply transfer credit from other institutions.
• Provide guided, multi-term degree plans for each student through the course selection process.
• Maintain and update student records efficiently and punctually.
• Promote student success by leveraging university data and advising tools.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal communication

Strong verbal and written

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Academic advising knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

UAccess

Job description

Academic Advisor II, College of Humanities

Position Highlights

The College of Humanities is seeking enthusiastic candidates for the position of Academic Advisor II. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated interest in humanistic disciplines and a commitment to student success. The College of Humanities is committed to student success with Academic Advisors uniquely positioned to proactively work with undergraduate students to identify academic interests, engagement opportunities, and career goals as they move toward the successful completion of their degrees. The Academic Advising Team in the College of Humanities works within a framework of "servingness," acknowledging, utilizing, and celebrating students' funds of knowledge. More information about the College's degree programs can be found at humanities.arizona.edu.

This is a hybrid position with generally a Monday-Friday, 8 am - 5 pm work schedule. Some nights and weekends will be required for work, and flexibility to accommodate student needs, including availability for occasional early morning or evening appointments is needed. Ability to drive for occasional work-related travel (e.g., events, conferences, and meetings) in accordance with the University Fleet Safety Policy.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Alumni Jacquelynn and Bennet Dorrance have made a gift commitment of $5.4 million to endow the deanship of the University of Arizona College of Humanities to bring the humanities to the forefront of the University of Arizona's life and mission through a continuous and fearless spirit of open inquiry. For more information about the Fearless Inquires Project, please click Jacquelynn and Bennett Dorrance.

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

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Duties & Responsibilities

Academic Advisors serve as the frontline contact for undergraduate students in providing developmental academic advising to drive engagement and empower students to achieve their academic and career goals. An advisor builds a formative relationship with students by interpreting information and providing clarification on procedures and academic requirements of specific programs or majors. Academic advisors have the authority to approve students' academic degree programs, including evaluating transfer credit and making exceptions to program requirements under the auspices of their respective faculty and/or the Director of Academic Advising and Student Services. In addition, Advisors play a vital role in maximizing undergraduate retention. This position will report to the College of Humanities Director for Advising and Student Services.

• Serve as the primary academic advisor for incoming, continuing, and Arizona Online students to ensure successful progress to the completion of their degree.
• Evaluate and apply transfer credit from other academic institutions.
• Assess students' academic preparation and promote academic growth by determining suitable developmental tasks to assist students in attaining academic and career goals.
• Provide guided, multi-term degree plans for each student through the course selection process.
• Maintain plans of study and track progress to degree completion via UAccess.
• Maintain and update student records efficiently and punctually.
• Utilize student records, university data, and programming to promote student success.
• Assist students with negotiating University, College, and program-level policies, processes and procedures, including letters and petitions, schedule changes, academic eligibility, services related to special needs, etc.
• Work closely with faculty and graduate teaching assistants to implement an intervention model that promptly identifies students in need of academic or social support and proactively connects them to campus resources needed to achieve their goals.
• Participate in special projects and professional development to remain up to date on advising practices.
• Maintain knowledge of curriculum, curriculum prerequisites, critical courses, level of difficulty and content.
• Additional duties may be assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal communication, relationship building skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of job-related functions and relevant industry best practices, techniques, and standards.
• Ability to exercise considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignments.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to quickly learn and master new software and online reporting tools.
• Knowledge of academic advising principles, theories, and concepts, and the ability to apply them in practice.
• Knowledge of student development theory and student success practices, including the ability to provide outreach and connect students to appropriate resources and services.
• Knowledge and understanding of the nuances and challenges of online learning.
• Knowledge of and experience with other UA colleges and the University as a whole.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working in higher education advising.
• Interest and experience working with staff, faculty, administrators, and students from a variety of academic disciplines and experiences.
• Master's degree in a related field.
• Experience with other UA colleges and the University as a whole.

Other Details

FLSA: Exempt

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: $53,039 - $66,299

Compensation Type: salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Grade: 7

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 represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. 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.

Career Stream and Level: PC2

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

Target Hire Date:

Expected End Date:

Contact Information for Candidates: Chantelle Warner
Associate Dean, Academic Affairs, College of Humanities
[e-mail]

Open Date: 10/14/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Resume and Cover Letter

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