Academic Advisor: Industrial Tech, Flexible Schedule

Pima Community College Foundation Inc.; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Pima Community College Foundation Inc. invites applications for Academic Advisor. This role guides students in setting academic goals, providing high‑level advising online and in‑person, and supporting enrollment initiatives. The advisor collaborates with leadership to improve processes and student success outcomes.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field, 1–3 years of experience, and a valid Arizona driver’s license. Flexible schedule with local travel may apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or a closely related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in Academic Services or related area.
• Valid Arizona driver’s license.

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.
• Collaborates with faculty to develop student academic pathways across campuses and contributes to goals and objectives.
• Creates, schedules, and conducts new student orientations and advisory sessions.
• Networks with industry and educational leaders and translates changes into updated academic practices.
• Makes meetings with students to facilitate planning and scheduling and maintains required records.
• Analyzes confidential student information and makes recommendations for action.
• Provides guidance on policies, practices, and laws to ensure compliance.
• Collects and evaluates operations; designs metrics and prepares related reports.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Project management

Public speaking

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field

Tools

Databases

Online services

Tracking systems

Word processors

Job description

Pima Community College Foundation Inc. invites applications for Academic Advisor. This role guides students in setting academic goals, providing high‑level advising online and in‑person, and supporting enrollment initiatives. The advisor collaborates with leadership to improve processes and student success outcomes.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field, 1–3 years of experience, and a valid Arizona driver’s license. Flexible schedule with local travel may apply.