Academic Advising Professional II

The A Center supports advising and student services for all No Major Selected (undecided) students. In addition, we support students across the university with Pre-Profession (Pre-Health and Pre-Law) student services. In addition, this position will assist in hosting and participating in special events such as the annual Meet Your Major, Pre-Health, and Pre-Law Expos.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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-Provide developmental advising, major exploration advising, and informational programs to meet the specific needs of pre-law students and/or pre-health students pursuing academic programs leading to professional, medical, or law school admission.
-Assist students with identifying prerequisite courses, application processes, and extracurricular activities for various health professions or law school.
-Advisor will provide 25 business hours of 30-minute appointment availability weekly.
-Coordinate a pre-professions peer ambassador program.
-Assists & counsel students in determining educational plans, choosing courses, and exploring minors, majors, and career options.
-Provide general education academic advising and registration assistance to students enrolled in The A Center.
-Provide supplemental program planning and support for the Pre-Professions Advising including the development and maintenance of web-based information on academic requirements and admission to law school, health profession schools, and health career options.
-Assist with the planning and implementation of several events and programs such as the Health Professions Expo, Law School Expo, and Global MedCats.
-Facilitate related pre-law and/or pre-health profession workshops and presentations.
-Collaborate with The A Center team to provide quality programs and services, including new student and transfer orientations.
-Participate in university-wide recruitment activities such as "Destination Arizona"," UA Road Trips, AZX, and Admitted Student Day to provide information about Pre-Professions to prospective students.
-Contribute to the development and implementation of departmental mission, goals, objectives, and programs.
-Responsible for the revamping of content, deployment, and upkeep of website.
-Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

-Excellent verbal and written communication skills
-Knowledge of student development theory
-Knowledge of advising practices and principles
-Ability to communicate with student populations effectively and
professionally
-Ability to travel (locally, regionally and/or nationally); hold a
valid driver's license
-Ability to effectively prioritize and perform duties autonomously
-Ability to work closely and effectively with multiple
departments, organizations, and individuals in a complex environment
-Proficiency with Microsoft Office, (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel,
and PowerPoint)
-Proficiency with University of Arizona Student Information System
(UAccess) and Trellis
-Demonstrated excellent communication and presentation skills and
proactive, open, and responsive interpersonal skills
-Demonstrated
ability to communicate effectively with university personnel: faculty, college
deans, administrators, and staff, as well as representatives from business and
from the community

• Bachelor's degree.
• 3 years of demonstrated knowledge of and successful experience in providing academic advising or in teaching/counseling in higher education.
• Experience working and communicating effectively with student populations.
• This position requires some evening and weekend work, and some travel, as needed.

• Master's degree in Higher Education, Counseling or related field.
  
• Demonstrated successful experience working with post-secondary students.
  
• Experience in teaching freshman level courses at a two-year college or four-year undergraduate college/university.