ACADEMIC SUCCESS ADVISING COORDINATOR

Arizona State University; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 49,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Academic Success Advising Coordinator at Barrett, The Honors College at Arizona State University, supports honors students' academic success and holistic development. This role leads efforts to promote retention, persistence, and graduation through proactive and personalized advising.

The Coordinator works with the Associate Dean and stakeholders to implement unit-wide initiatives, support advising functions, and serve as a resource to advisors and students at the Downtown Phoenix campus,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3 years of experience in the area or equivalent.
• Experience advising in higher education, preferably honors or high-achieving populations.
• Ability to communicate complex policies and program requirements clearly.
• Experience designing, implementing, and assessing advising initiatives or student success programs.
• Experience managing student concerns with sensitivity and timeliness.
• Experience supervising student workers or peer leaders.
• Ability to analyze data to identify trends and inform decisions.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Familiarity with advising technologies (Workday, Salesforce, DARS, Trellis, Canvas).
• Willingness to present to groups, train staff, and travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate efforts to promote student retention, persistence, and graduation through proactive advising.
• Collaborate with the Associate Dean and stakeholders to implement unit-wide initiatives and support advising functions.
• Serve as a resource to advisors and students at the Downtown Phoenix campus and other Barrett locations.
• Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, student-facing environment.

Education

Bachelor's degree

3 years experience

Academic advising

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Communication of policies

Mentoring student workers

Cross-stakeholder collaboration

Tools

Workday

Salesforce

DARS

Trellis

Canvas

Job description

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Job Description:

The Academic Success Advising Coordinator at Barrett, The Honors College, supports the academic success and holistic development of honors students. This position leads and coordinates efforts to promote student retention, persistence, and graduation through proactive and personalized advising. The Coordinator also works closely with the Associate Dean and other stakeholders to implement unit-wide initiatives, support academic advising functions, and serve as a resource to advisors and students at the Downtown Phoenix campus.

Desired Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience working in academic advising in higher education, with a preference for honors or high-achieving student populations.
• Knowledge of student development theory and best practices in honors advising and retention.
• Ability to communicate complex academic policies and honors program requirements clearly and effectively.
• Experience designing, implementing, and assessing advising initiatives or student success programs.
• Demonstrated success managing student concerns and providing sensitive, timely support for students in distress.
• Experience supervising or mentoring student workers or peer leaders.
• Ability to synthesize and analyze data to identify trends and make informed decisions.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills; ability to work with a population of students, staff, and faculty.
• Familiarity with advising technologies and tools (e.g., Workday, Salesforce, DARS, Trellis, Canvas).
• Comfort and confidence in presenting to groups, facilitating meetings, and training staff.
• Commitment to enacting the ASU Charter.
• Office-based environment on the Downtown Phoenix campus, with some travel to other Barrett locations and occasional evening/weekend events.
• Involves frequent use of computers and standard office equipment; requires sitting, standing, walking, and occasional lifting (up to 25 lbs).
• Fast-paced work with frequent interruptions, shifting priorities, and student-facing responsibilities requiring discretion, sensitivity, and judgment.

Specific Hours or Schedule:

• Monday - Friday 8-5, some nights and weekends

$48,600 - $56,250.00 per year; DOE

Department Statement:

Barrett, The Honors College: Established in 1988, Barrett, The Honors College at Arizona State University is a selective four-year residential college offering innovative honors courses, study abroad, research opportunities, and merit scholarships to high-achieving and highly-engaged undergraduates at all four ASU campuses. Barrett has more than 7,000 students at the Tempe, Downtown, Polytechnic and West campuses of ASU. Barrett students benefit from the vast resources and numerous opportunities at ASU, one of the nation’s largest and most innovative universities, located in the fifth-largest metropolitan area in the United States.

Barrett Honors College has received many accolades, including being called “the gold standard” among honors college in the nation by the New York Times and “Best Honors College” in the United States by Reader’s Digest. USA Today named ASU one of the 100 Best Value Colleges and cited Barrett as “outstanding.” The 2021 Fiske Guide to Colleges cites Barrett Honors College as one reason why Arizona State University is among the top 10 “Best Buy” public schools in the United States. Specifically, the guide spotlights the “ambitious honors projects” at Barrett Honors College. For more information, please visit our website at: http://barretthonors.asu.edu/home/

Employees of Barrett have the opportunity to help further the mission of serving high achieving students. We have a spirit of going above and beyond. If you are looking for a position that is student centric along with a desire to make a difference, we would encourage you to join our team.

ASU offers a total compensation package that includes valuable employee benefits, healthcare, retirement, tuition reduction program (eligible ASU Employee, their dependents and spouse), financial security, discounts, family resources and more. Explore ASU’s benefits options and degree program offerings.

Estimate the value of your total compensation: https://cfo.asu.edu/compensation-estimator.

The ASU Community has demonstrated it can adapt and respond quickly to change — even during a pandemic — from different learning modes to remote work to ensure students and university employees can thrive. Though we may deliver support services virtually, in-person or both, we consider the primary worksite an ASU campus or location and we prioritize in-person presence in our community to fulfill our charter. We also understand flexible work arrangements can offer benefits for employers and employees such as retention, sustainability and work-life balance. Where ASU policy and the nature of the work permits, we support opportunities for remote work, flex time, or similar arrangements.

Applicant must be eligible to work in the United States; ASU/Barrett, The Honors College will not be a sponsor for this position. For additional information please see:

Driving Requirement:

Driving is not required for this position.

ASU Statement:

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions inclusive excellence, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

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ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

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