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 benefits

Tuition reduction

Hybrid work

Job summary

University of Arizona in Tucson seeks an Academic Advisor II for the College of Humanities. The role guides undergraduate students through degree planning and progress, including online and in-person cohorts.

The advisor will partner with faculty and advisors to support student success, manage transfer credit, and provide individualized development plans, reporting to the College of Humanities leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Experience in higher education advising and collaborating with faculty, staff, and students.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary academic advisor for incoming, continuing, and Arizona Online students.
• Evaluate and apply transfer credit from other institutions.
• Develop multi-term degree plans and guide course selections.
• Maintain and update student records and track degree progress.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to support student success.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal communication

Strong verbal and written

Teamwork

Discretion with confidential info

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

UAccess

Job description

Academic Advisor II, College of Humanities

Academic Advisor II, College of Humanities

Posting Number req27275

Department Humanities Administration

Department Website Link humanities.arizona.edu

Location Tucson Campus

Address 1435 East 4th Street, Tucson, AZ 85721 USA

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

Duties & Responsibilities

OutstandingU of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; lifeinsurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified familymembers; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs.

Academic Advisors serve as the frontline contact forundergraduate students in providing developmental academic advising to driveengagement and empower students to achieve their academic and career goals. Anadvisor builds a formative relationship with students by interpretinginformation and providing clarification on procedures and academic requirementsof specific programs or majors. Academic advisors have the authority to approvestudents' academic degree programs, including evaluating transfer credit andmaking exceptions to program requirements under the auspices of theirrespective faculty and/or the Director of Academic Advising and StudentServices. In addition, Advisors play a vital role in maximizing undergraduateretention. This position will report to the College of Humanities Director forAdvising and Student Services.

• Serveas the primary academic advisor for incoming, continuing, and Arizona Online studentsto ensure successful progress to the completion of their degree.
• Evaluateand apply transfer credit from other academic institutions.
• Assessstudents' academic preparation and promote academic growth by determiningsuitable developmental tasks to assist students in attaining academic andcareer goals.
• Provideguided, multi-term degree plans for each student through the courseselection process.
• Maintainplans of study and track progress to degree completion via UAccess.
• Maintainand update student records efficiently and punctually.
• Utilizestudent records, university data, and programming to promote studentsuccess.
• Assiststudents with negotiating University, College, and program-level policies,processes and procedures, including letters and petitions, schedulechanges, academic eligibility, services related to special needs, etc.
• Workclosely with faculty and graduate teaching assistants to implement anintervention model that promptly identifies students in need of academicor social support and proactively connects them to campus resources neededto achieve their goals.
• Participatein special projects and professional development to remain up to date onadvising practices.
• Maintainknowledge of curriculum, curriculum prerequisites, critical courses, levelof difficulty and content.
• Additionalduties may be assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellentinterpersonalcommunication, relationship building skills.
• Strongverbal and written communication skills.
• Workingknowledge of job-related functions and relevant industry best practices,techniques, and standards.
• Abilityto exercise considerable latitude in determining objectives and approachesto assignments.
• Abilityto work effectively in a team environment.
• Abilityto handle confidential information with discretion.
• Abilityto quickly learn and master new software and online reporting tools.
• Knowledgeof academic advising principles, theories, and concepts, and the abilityto apply them in practice.
• Knowledgeof student development theory and student success practices, including theability to provide outreach and connect students to appropriate resourcesand services.
• Knowledge and understanding ofthe nuances and challenges of online learning.
• Knowledgeof 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.

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