Student Pathways Advisor | Transfer & Enrollment Support

Pima Community College; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Pima Community College is seeking an Academic Advisor to guide students in setting goals and identifying services to support degree progress, online and in-person. This role serves as a liaison among deans, faculty, and staff to align programs with student pathways.

Responsibilities include developing academic plans, conducting orientations, supporting advising events, and referring students to resources while ensuring compliance with college policies and state laws.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education or related field.
• 1–3 years of related experience.
• Valid Arizona driver license.
• Equivalent combination of certification, education and experience acceptable.
• Preferred: 3–5 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides high-level academic advice to help students transfer and choose courses.
• Develops individualized academic plans and tracks progress for at-risk students.
• Organizes new student orientations, group advisory sessions, and events with internal/external partners.
• Coordinates with division deans, faculty and staff to align programs with student pathways.
• Meets with students to plan schedules and address concerns, processing course requests and approvals.
• Analyzes confidential student information and recommends actions based on findings.
• Explains college policies and procedures, including relevant laws and regulations to ensure compliance.

Skills

Advising practices

Customer service

Program promotion

Instructional methods

Data analysis

Communication skills

Organization & coordination

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Job description

Pima Community College is seeking an Academic Advisor to guide students in setting goals and identifying services to support degree progress, online and in-person. This role serves as a liaison among deans, faculty, and staff to align programs with student pathways.

Responsibilities include developing academic plans, conducting orientations, supporting advising events, and referring students to resources while ensuring compliance with college policies and state laws.