Job Description

Academic Success Advisor

The Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation Student Services team seeks a service excellence focused, motivated, and energetic individual to fill an Academic Success Advisor position for our undergraduate programs (online and/or in-person). The Academic Success Advisor focuses on building and maintaining relationships while working within established processes and guidelines. This position necessitates a "how can I help?" disposition. A strong background and comfort level with technology is required as position requirements include reviewing multiple technology-based platforms, tracking and monitoring student progress, and using data and technology to quickly respond to student inquiries and time-sensitive campaigns and projects.

The primary location for this position is at the Polytechnic campus, however, advisors may be asked to staff offices at any one of our campuses of operation (Downtown Phoenix, West, or Polytechnic) and may support students pursuing their education online or at one of our immersion campus locations.

This position is eligible for hybrid work after a training period. Hybrid work is an arrangement where employees spend a minimum of 60% of their regular workweek at their primary ASU work location. This position is not fully remote.

Salary Range: $51,250 - $58,000 per year, DOE

Essential Duties:

• Provides 1:1 student advising as well as group academic advising.
• Serve as primary instructor to multiple sections of ASU 101-NU.
• Identifies students who need escalated support and outreach and works collaboratively with the student engagement team and leadership to support the student.
• Supports advising functions as well as recruitment and student engagement initiatives.
• Monitors student progress to ensure ongoing successful progress.
• Utilizes eAdvisor, Salesforce, DARS, text, email, and other technology platforms to assist students with exploring a variety of academic options, register for courses and make timely progress towards completion of degree.
• Works closely with students to identify all academic options including, but not limited to: degrees, extracurricular activities, study abroad program(s), research, and internships; supports and provides counsel to student in selection of options best suited to student's goals, interests and skills.
• Responds quickly to student questions and concerns; works with students to resolve concerns and escalations and assist with providing a pathway to successful program completion.
• Serves as primary liaison by connecting students with academic and personal resources including but not limited to: tutoring, counseling and career services; provides follow up to ensure satisfaction with and effectiveness of services.
• Participates as a volunteer or attendee to support Edson College focused activities and events, including recruitment and student engagement events.
• Use office equipment.
• Use critical thinking to make decisions and/or analyze and report data.
• Deliver presentations and engage with student groups.
• Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications:

• Evidence of a completed Master's degree.
• Experience working with students in higher education/college level academic advising.
• Experience in being collaborative, having a positive outlook, and being flexible.
• Experience in using problem solving, critical thinking, and time management skills; and having to rapidly adapt and effectively utilize new technology, practices and policies.
• Experience in offering service-excellence focused services that prioritize the success of student.
• Experience working with undergraduate students and providing student success services utilizing online platforms (zoom, slack, text, email).
• Experience in using: Student information computer system and other advising technology (i.e.PeopleSoft, DARs, online appointment scheduling, eAdvisor).
• Experience using: CRM (i.e. Salesforce).
• Demonstrated knowledge of ASU's academic structure and organization; academic programs, colleges, and departments university-wide.
• Use of basic math and a calculator.
• Ability to use telephone, computer (monitor, keyboard, and mouse), printer, fax, and copier.

Working Environment:

• Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding and manipulating a computer mouse.
• Frequent physical demands may include stooping, bending, crawling under/around objects, reaching, lifting and pushing objects of varying weights up to 20 pounds (light).
• May be required to perform tasks in the field within and/or across University campuses.
• Required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work.
• Will be required to travel (for events, between campuses).
• Hybrid work schedule.
• Position may involve shared offices/space.
• This position is full-time, and the incumbent must be available Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm.
• The primary work location is the Polytechnic campus, but a presence on other campuses or at off-campus locations may be required.

The Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation is distinguished as a model for excellence and inspiration in nursing and interprofessional practice, education and research to advance knowledge and innovative practice models, and new solutions to optimize the health and well-being of our diverse local, national and global communities.

Driving is not required for this position.

Campus: Polytechnic

Funding: No Federal Funding

Instructions to Apply:

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To be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments:

• Cover letter
• Resume or CV

Multiple documents may be uploaded in the attachments section. Alternatively, applicants may combine all required materials into a single PDF for submission. Please ensure uploaded documents are clearly labeled and include your name.

Please ensure your resume includes all employment information in month and year format, for example 6/04 to 8/14, along with job title, job duties, and employer name for each position. Your resume should clearly demonstrate how your experience and background meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position. Incomplete applications or missing required materials may not be considered.

Important: Do not withdraw your application to make edits. Once an application is withdrawn, it cannot be edited, reactivated, or replaced with a new submission. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact The Office of Human Resources Talent Acquisition before the posting close date.

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