Academic Advisor (Phoenix, Arizona)

Trine University - Fort Wayne; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance options

Paid vacation and sick time

Retirement contributions

Education benefits for employees and dependents

Education benefits after 6 months

Job summary

A recognized educational institution in Phoenix is seeking an Academic Advisor to inspire and motivate students towards their academic and career goals. This role involves one-on-one advising, tracking student progress, and helping with course planning. Applicants should have experience in student advising and knowledge of program requirements. The position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. Join a team dedicated to student success and support.

Qualifications

• Experience with advising students and promoting academic success.
• Ability to assist students in making informed decisions.
• Experience in higher education and understanding of program resources.

Responsibilities

• Advise students on academic and career goals.
• Track student progress to improve retention efforts.
• Provide personalized one-on-one advising.
• Evaluate student data to improve retention efforts within TrineOnline programs.
• Advise students on where to find campus and program resources.
• Track and monitor student academic progress.
• Maintains confidential student records and keeps detailed notes on student academic plans.
• Review academic degrees and have knowledge of all program requirements.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Student advising

Counseling

Knowledge of program requirements

International relations

Job description

The Academic Advisor is responsible for advising students. The Academic Advisor inspires, challenges, and motivates students to successfully complete their academic and career goals. Additionally, this position assists students in planning their course of study, explains curriculum requirements, advises on policies, and assists students one-on-one to provide a personalized advising approach, including high retention.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Register students through one-on-one, individualized advising.
• Engage in frequent contact with advisees until graduation to ensure student success.
• Assist students in making informed decisions regarding international visa requirements.
• Evaluate student data to improve retention efforts within TrineOnline programs.
• Advise students on where to find campus and program resources.
• Track and monitor student academic progress.
• Maintains confidential student records and keeps detailed notes on student academic plans.
• Review academic degrees and have knowledge of all program requirements.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

• Preferred:
  • Experience with student advising, counseling, and higher education.
  • Experience with international relations.

Trine University offers a comprehensive benefit package designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Some benefits offered include:

• Life Insurance – a variety of voluntary life options are available along with an employer-paid employee life policy valued at 1½ times annual salary
• Financial Insurance – employer paid Long Term Disability and voluntary Short-Term Disability, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness options are available
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Retirement – after one year of full-time service you are eligible for an employer contribution of 5% and up to an additional 5% employer match
• Education – after 6 months of full-time service, undergraduate education benefits are available for employee, spouse, and dependent children

The salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Trine University is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, genetic information, citizenship status, military status, or any other basis prohibited by law, unless such basis constitutes a bona fide occupational qualification. Trine will comply with its legal obligation to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and for religious beliefs.