Academic Advising Professional I (Electrical and Computer Engineering)

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is seeking an Academic Advisor who will play a pivotal role in student success and development in the Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) undergraduate program.

This position encompasses a broad spectrum of responsibilities including academic advising and registration assistance, data analysis, ABET accreditation, program assessment, and support of the undergraduate program in CSE. The academic advisor will guide students through successfully completing their degree program and career development. The incumbent will assist with course planning and departmental events.

The Computer Science and Engineering Academic Advisor serves as the front-line contact for undergraduate students for developmental academic advising to drive engagement and empower students to achieve their academic and career goals and plays a vital role in maximizing undergraduate student retention. The incumbent builds formative relationships with students by interpreting information and providing clarification on procedures and academic requirements of specific programs or majors.

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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Advising:

• Assist students in evaluating academic abilities, setting goals and
  objectives, meeting requirements of a specific program major, and exploring
  experiential learning and career opportunities.
• Assist with assessing
  individual students' stage of development (academic and career) and help to
  promote their growth by determining suitable developmental tasks.
• Provide
  guidance to students seeking to change their major, entering and exiting
  specific disciplines.
• Offer advising to students on academic warning, probation, or with
  eligibility concerns.
• Monitor
  students' academic progress, determine satisfactory progress toward degree, and
  assist students in completion.
• Assist
  students with mid-semester course modifications, ensuring they are aware of
  academic implications.
• Communicate with students and faculty via email, phone, and in-person to
  address academic issues, assess student progress, advise on life-work balance,
  financial matters, and mental health, and participate in student-centered
  events.
• Assist
  senior academic advisors and faculty with recommendations on petitions and
  amendments to student's program of study, monitor academic progress, maintain
  student files and records, and evaluate transfer transcripts for equivalencies.

Administration:

• Assist with maintaining undergraduate student
  advisement reports across various campuses for Computer Science and Engineering
  students.
• Assist
  with and make adjustments to final degree check.
• Assist with analyzing,
  updating, and maintaining database of students.
• Work with senior advisor to provide statistical data and reports to the Computer Science and Engineering faculty and the ECE Department Head.
• Monitor
  student files and initiate advanced standing for students.

Collaboration
& Meetings:

• Support a variety of programs
  aimed at student recruitment, retention, major selection, student involvement,
  and general community building activities with students.
• Maintain
  ABET materials, assessment materials, and alumni lists.
• Prepare advising and marketing materials, develop and facilitate
  presentations using various multimedia, coordinate large and small
  informational sessions, and evaluate programs.
• May assist with
  CSE undergraduate courses each semester and oversee new undergraduate course
  additions/modifications through the UA course management system.
• Provide support programming responsibilities for existing or new
  initiatives which require the ability to plan, develop, market, and evaluate
  programs while working collaboratively with students, staff, and faculty.
• Assist
  with summer orientation for freshman and transfer students.
• Additional duties may be assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word,
  Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Ability to problem solve and make
  decisions.
• Demonstrated effective verbal and written
  communication, excellent grammar, composition, and proofreading.
• Ability to work in a team-based environment.
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to
  multi-task, meet deadlines, and manage competing priorities.
• Ability to communicate with a diverse student
  and faculty population.

• Bachelor's
  degree required.

• Previous experience serving undergraduate students in academic advising or other student-related services at the UA or similar higher education institutions.
• Experience with UAccess and UA advisor tools.
• Experience with University policies and procedures related to academic progression, and with general education requirements.
• Experience coordinating special programs related to career placement, internships, and college honor programs.

Cover Letter: Should clearly indicate how your skills and professional employment experience meet the Minimum and the Preferred qualifications (if applicable).