Academic Advisor II, Psychology

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA; Tucson (AZ); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Tuition reduction

Job summary

The University of Arizona is seeking a well-organized Academic Advisor II to support undergraduate success for Psychology and Psychological Science majors. You will provide developmental advising, plan programs, and mentor junior staff while collaborating with campus partners.

Responsibilities include advising across channels, evaluating transfer credits, guiding educational plans, and leading workshops. Visa sponsorship is not available; benefits are comprehensive.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination.
• Experience working with students in a higher education setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely and accurate advising to approximately 500 Psychology and Psychological Science students in person, virtually, over the phone, and via email.
• Evaluate the use of transfer credit and determine whether degree requirements have been met.
• Support students in establishing realistic academic and career goals.
• Assist students in educational planning, course selection, and exploring majors, minors, and options.
• Lead workshops or courses and coordinate experiential learning for students.
• Maintain student files and advisor notes using university systems.

Skills

Campus resources

Transfer credit

Analytical skills

Clear communication

Adaptability

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PeopleSoft/UAccess

Salesforce/Trellis Advise

Brightspace

Job description

The Department of Psychology, part of the School of Mind, Brain, and Behavior (MBB) within the College of Science, is committed to advancing our strengths in scientific research and science-based training. Psychology is inherently interdisciplinary, and our faculty, staff, and students actively collaborate with other MBB programs and departments - including Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, and Speech, Language and Hearing Science - as well as a wide range of academic units across campus. Through innovative, multidisciplinary research, we advance the understanding of the mind and brain, promote successful development and aging, and develop innovative approaches to optimizing mental health. By engaging and mentoring students, we prepare the next generation of scientists, scholars, and leaders in society. We invite you to join a team of dedicated researchers, educators, and innovators working together to shape the future of psychological science.

The Psychology Department at the University of Arizona is seeking a well-organized and highly motivated candidate for the position of Academic Advisor II. In this role, you will play a vital role in undergraduate success and serve as a front-line contact for students, providing developmental academic advising to drive engagement and empower students to achieve their academic and career goals.

You will work with current and prospective Psychology and Psychological Science majors. As an Academic Advisor in the Psychology Department, you will support students through academic advising, programming, teaching, and performing other duties as assigned. You will assist students in evaluating their academic abilities, setting goals and objectives, meeting the requirements of Psychology majors, and exploring experiential learning and career opportunities.

You will also have programming responsibilities for existing or new initiatives which require the ability to plan, develop, market, and evaluate programs while working collaboratively with students, staff, faculty, and campus partners. You may also be responsible for leading workshops or courses.

This role requires the ability to work independently while managing a variety of complex tasks, including building and presenting academic program information, mentoring junior advisors, building relationships with students, providing clarification on procedures and requirements, and providing input on student data.

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

Student Advisement:

• Providestimely and accurate advising to approximately 500 Psychology andPsychological Science students in person, virtually, over the phone, andvia email.
• Evaluatesthe use of transfer credit and determines whether or not degreerequirements have been met.
• SupportsPsychology and Psychological Science students in establishing realisticand attainable academic and career goals.
• AssistsPsychology and Psychological Science undergraduate students in determiningeducational plans, choosing courses, and exploring majors, minors, andcareer options.
• Conductstargeted outreach, reporting, and experiential learning coordination forstudents in the Psychological Science major.
• Identifieseducational and career options appropriate for each student and assistsstudents inevaluating each option, including possible outcomes and theirimplications.
• CounselsPsychology and Psychological Science students on options to satisfy degreerequirements.
• Monitorsstudents' academic progress, determines satisfactory progress towarddegree completion, and assists students in completing degree requirements.
• Identifiescurrent and potential needs or barriers to success (e.g., study skills,tutoring, mental health counseling).
• Advisesstudents experiencingacademic difficulties in the development of an academic action planand refers students to appropriate campus resources for assistance asneeded.
• UsingUniversity systems, maintains student files, records, and advisor notes.
• Maintainsknowledge of regulations and policies that impact students' educationaloptions.
• Utilizescommunication tools to enable proactive outreach to Psychology students.
• Offersguidance and training to newer advisors.

Service to Department:

• Teachesa 1-unit success course for Psychology and Psychological Sciencefirst-year students in the fall semesters.
• Assistsin the interviewing, selection, training, and supervision of undergraduatePsychology Peer Mentors.
• Identifiesdepartment curriculum problems and develops and recommends solutions.
• Serveson departmental committees, such as those focused on hiring andscholarships.
• Assistsin the recruitment of potential students by advising them on generalacademic requirements of a specific college, describing courses, and disseminating informationregarding registration procedures.
• Leadsinformation sessions, workshops, and/or courses and evaluates the effectivenessof these programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned (typically less than 5% of work time).

Service to College and University:

• Attendsmonthly and bi-monthly meetings to stay up to date on policies andprocesses across campus and the College.
• Assistswith Transfer and First-YearOrientation, including evaluating incoming students' credits.
• Assistswith College ceremonies and convocations.

Knowledge,Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Knowledge of campus resources, support services, andreferral processes for student success.
• Knowledge of transfer credit evaluation and degreeaudit processes.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to evaluatestudent academic progress and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Ability to communicate complex academic informationclearly and effectively.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities, technology,and institutional needs.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively ina fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

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'sdegree required.
• Minimumof 3 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination ofeducation and work experience.
• Previous experience working with students in a higher education setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree.
• Five or more years of relevant work experience.
• Previous experience serving undergraduate students in academic advising or other student-related services at the University of Arizona or a similar higher education institution.
• Experience with software programs and applications, such as Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, and Excel), and student management databases like PeopleSoft/UAccess, Salesforce/Trellis Advise, and Brightspace.
• Experience with UAccess Analytics.
• Experience working with underprepared students.

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

9/28/2026

Contact Information for Candidates

Melanie Lipton

Assistant Director, Academic Advising

[e-mail]

Open Date

9/15/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Documents Needed to Apply

Resume and Cover Letter

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