Strategic Academic Advisor & Pathways Coach

Pima Community College; Arizona; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Pima Community College is seeking an Academic Advisor to help students set academic goals and access relevant information and services, both online and in person. The role includes high-level academic guidance, identifying at‑risk students, and coordinating orientations and events to strengthen student pathways.

The advisor will collaborate with deans, faculty, and staff, supporting enrollment and strategic initiatives while offering flexible scheduling and potential local travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education or a closely related field is required.
• One to three years of related experience are required.
• Valid Arizona driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Aids students in setting academic goals and providing information and services.
• Provides high‑level academic advice guiding students to align with interests, goals, abilities and degree requirements.
• Identifies at‑risk students and develops individual academic plans to ensure correct coursework and progress tracking.
• Creates, schedules, and conducts new student orientations, group advisory sessions, and events including partnerships.
• Networks with industry and educational leaders, attends advisory board meetings, and updates practices accordingly.
• Meets with current and prospective students to facilitate planning and scheduling and address concerns.
• Compiles, analyzes, and monitors course requests and approvals.
• Analyzes confidential student information to identify issues and recommend actions.
• Provides information on College policies, practices, trends in student development theory, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or closely related field

Job description

Pima Community College is seeking an Academic Advisor to help students set academic goals and access relevant information and services, both online and in person. The role includes high-level academic guidance, identifying at‑risk students, and coordinating orientations and events to strengthen student pathways.

The advisor will collaborate with deans, faculty, and staff, supporting enrollment and strategic initiatives while offering flexible scheduling and potential local travel.