Academic Advisor II (Multiple Positions)

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

Job summary

The University of Arizona College of Fine Arts is seeking an Academic Advisor II to support undergraduate students across Main Campus and Arizona Online. This student-centered role focuses on promoting academic progression, retention, and career planning through proactive advising and collaboration with faculty and staff.

You will interpret policies, manage degree audits, and use UA systems (UAccess, AAR, Trellis) to monitor progress.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 3 years advising or student services experience.
• Familiarity with UA systems UAccess Student, AAR, Trellis, and UA Analytics.

Responsibilities

• Hold advising appointments to assess growth and plan development.
• Help students select courses, majors, and careers.
• Counsel on degree requirements and progress.
• Monitor progress and determine degree satisfaction.
• Verify transfer credits and degree applicability.
• Use UA systems to maintain advising records.

Skills

Independent work

Problem solving

Organization

Professionalism

Policy adaptation

Advising knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

UAccess Student

AAR

Trellis

UA Analytics

Job description

Position Highlights

The College of Fine Arts at the University of Arizona seeks a student-centered and institutionally knowledgeable Academic Advisor II to support undergraduate students pursuing degrees within the college for Main Campus and Arizona Online. This position plays a vital role in supporting student success, retention, and academic progression by delivering proactive, developmentally appropriate advising to help students achieve their academic and career goals. The advisor will work closely with advising colleagues and others to support complex curricular pathways while upholding college and university policies and procedures.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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

• Holds advising appointments with individual students in order to: Assess individual students' stage of development (academic and career) and promotes their growth by determining suitable developmental tasks.
• Supports students in establishing realistic and attainable academic and career goals by assisting undergraduate students in determining educational plans, choosing courses, and exploring majors, minors, and career options
• Counsels students on options to satisfy degree requirements.
• Monitors students' academic progress, determines satisfactory progress toward degree, and assists students in completion.
• Evaluates use of transfer credit and determines applicability to degree requirements.
• Utilize UA systems (UAccess Student, AAR, Trellis) to monitor academic progress and maintain advising records

Curriculum and Policy Interpretation

• Interpret and explain University, College, and School-level academic policies and procedures.
• Evaluate transfer credits and petitions, determine progress toward degree completion, and prepare degree audits.
• Collaborate with advising team, Associate Director of Advising, and program faculty to ensure consistency in advising practices across programs.

Student Engagement and Retention

• Implement student success initiatives focused on retention and persistence.
• Participate in orientations.
• Participate in supporting graduation and other milestone events in the college or schools.
• Engage with community college partners.
• Refer students to relevant academic and campus resources to support their holistic development.

Administrative Coordination and Reporting

• Maintain accurate student records, notes, and reports in advising databases.
• Support the coordination of curriculum and scheduling changes with academic departments.
• Provide data insights related to advising trends, student outcomes, and academic bottlenecks.

Other Duties as Assigned

• Participate in college- and university-level advising initiatives.
• Serve on school, college or university-level committees.
• Attend professional development opportunities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Problem solving and creative thinking skills.
• Effective organization skills.
• High degree of professionalism in written and oral communication combined with a team-focused orientation to the work.
• Ability to new learn new policies, procedures, and technological systems.
• Knowledge of advising practices and principles.

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 or equivalent advanced learning through professional-level experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant advising or student services experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three years of relevant experience in academic advising, student support, or academic affairs.
• Proficiency using University of Arizona systems such as UAccess Student, AAR, Trellis, and UA Analytics.

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

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: 3

Target Hire Date: 9/21/2026

Open Date: 8/25/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Rate of Pay: $53,039 - $66,299

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

Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits

Grade: 7

Location: Tucson Campus, Tucson, AZ USA

Contact Information for Candidates

Norma Ayon, Associate Director, Advising, [e-mail]