Academic Advisor — Own Outcomes & Grow with Flex Hours (Tempe)

BKD; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 66,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentor

Benefits package

Room to grow

Job summary

BKD is seeking an Academic Advisor in Tempe, AZ, offering a salary range of $66,000 to $93,000 per year with room to grow. The role emphasizes turning vague mandates into measurable work, owning post-meeting follow-through, and mapping cross-team handoffs to ensure nothing falls through the cracks.

You will coach newer teammates, streamline accountability, and stay current through ongoing training, with a flexible schedule and benefits package.

Qualifications

• Understanding of self-motivation and stress management in real-world settings.
• Willingness to commute to Tempe, AZ or work flexibly as needed.
• Solid understanding of general best practices and industry standards.
• Practical command of Stress Management, with bonus points for Teamwork

Responsibilities

• Turn a vague temporary mandate into work BKD can measure.
• Own the follow-through after the general meeting ends.
• Map the handoffs between AZ teams so nothing falls in the cracks.
• Coach newer mid-level teammates through their first messy general project.
• Trim Accountability processes that have quietly outlived their purpose.
• Keep skills current through ongoing training and self-directed learning.
• Read between the lines of what Tempe customers actually need.
• Sense when a Tempe relationship needs a call, not an email

Skills

Self-Motivation

Stress Management

Teamwork

Commute to Tempe

Job description

BKD is seeking an Academic Advisor in Tempe, AZ, offering a salary range of $66,000 to $93,000 per year with room to grow. The role emphasizes turning vague mandates into measurable work, owning post-meeting follow-through, and mapping cross-team handoffs to ensure nothing falls through the cracks.

You will coach newer teammates, streamline accountability, and stay current through ongoing training, with a flexible schedule and benefits package.