Academic Advisor & Retention Specialist, College of Humanities

Academic Advisor & Retention Specialist, College of Humanities

Posting Number
req26050


Department
Humanities Administration


Department Website Link




Location
Tucson Campus


Address
Tucson, AZ USA


Position Highlights


The College of Humanities is seeking enthusiastic candidates for the position of Academic Advisor and Retention Specialist. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated interest in humanistic disciplines and a commitment to student success. The College of Humanities is committed to student success with Academic Advisors uniquely positioned to proactively work with undergraduate students to identify academic interests, engagement opportunities, and career goals as they move toward the successful completion of their degrees. The Academic Advising Team in the College of Humanities works within a framework of "servingness," acknowledging, utilizing, and celebrating students' funds of knowledge. The ideal candidate should have comfort and curiosity working with data. More information about the College's degree programs can be found at humanities.arizona.edu.

This is an in-person position with a Monday-Friday, 8 am - 5 pm work schedule. Some nights and weekends will be required.

Ability to drive for occasional work-related travel (e.g., events, conferences, and meetings) in accordance with the University Fleet Safety Policy .

Academic Advisors serve as the frontline contact for undergraduate students in providing developmental academic advising to drive engagement and empower students to achieve their academic and career goals. An advisor builds a formative relationship with students by interpreting information and providing clarification on procedures and academic requirements of specific programs or majors.

This position will report to the College of Humanities Director for Advising and Student Services.

Alumni Jacquelynn and Bennet Dorrance have made a gift commitment of $5.4 million to endow the deanship of the University of Arizona College of Humanities to bring the humanities to the forefront of the University of Arizona's life and mission through a continuous and fearless spirit of open inquiry. For more information about the Fearless Inquires Project, please click here Jacquelynn and Bennett Dorrance

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


Academic advisors have the authority to approve students' academic degree programs, including evaluating transfer credit and making exceptions to program requirements under the auspices of their respective faculty and/or the Director of Academic Advising and Student Services. In addition, this advisor will play a vital role in maximizing undergraduate retention.

• Serve as the Academic Advising Center advisor for first-year,transfer and continuing students with a focus on retention initiatives.
• Develop and deliver programs for College of Humanities (COH) student populations aimed atretention.
• Work collaboratively with Student Data and Retention Analyst toretrieve and interpret data, leading to proactive advising approaches andprogram development.
• Work closely with COH Departments and faculty to implement anintervention model that promptly identifies students in need of academic orsocial support and proactively connects them to campus resources needed toensure academic persistence, retention, and goals.
• Provide guided, multi-term degree plans for each student through thecourse selection process.
• Maintain plans of study and track progress to degree completion via UAccess.
• Maintain and update student records efficiently and punctually.
• Utilize student records, university data, and programming to promotestudent success.
• Assist students with negotiation University, College andprogram-level policies, processes and procedures, including letters andpetitions, schedule changes, academic eligibility, services related to specialneeds, etc.
• Collaborate in the planning, implementation, and teaching of thefirst-year success course for Humanities majors.
• Help oversee the COH Peer Mentors program.
• Evaluate andapply transfer credit from other academic institutions.
• Assess students' academic preparation and promote academic growthby determining suitable developmental tasks to assist students in attainingacademic and career goals.
• Participate in special projects and professional development to remainup to date on advising practices.
• Maintain knowledge of curriculum, curriculum prerequisites, criticalcourses, level of difficulty and content.
• Additional duties may be assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal communication, relationship building skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of job-related functions and relevant industrybest practices, techniques, and standards.
• Ability to exercise considerable latitude in determining objectivesand approaches to assignments.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to handle confidentialinformation with discretion.
• Ability to quicklylearn and master new software and online reporting tools.
• Knowledge of academic advising principles, theories, and concepts, andthe ability to apply them in practice.
• Knowledge of student development theory and student success practices,including the ability to provide outreach and connect students to appropriateresources and services.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Previous experience working in higher education advising.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree.
• Extensive experience with student development and how it can be applied within higher education retention, initiatives and programming.
• Interest and experience working with staff, faculty, administrators, and students from a variety of academic disciplines and experiences.
• Experience with and knowledge of University of Arizona colleges and the University as a whole.

FLSA
Exempt


Full Time/Part Time
Full Time


Number of Hours Worked per Week
40


Job FTE
1.0


Work Calendar
Fiscal


Job Category
Student Services


Benefits Eligible
Yes - Full Benefits


Rate of Pay
$53,039 - $66,299


Compensation Type
salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)


Grade
7


Compensation Guidance
The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.


The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.


Career Stream and Level
PC3


Job Family
Academic Advising


Job Function
Student Services


Type of criminal background check required:
Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)


Number of Vacancies
1


Target Hire Date

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates
Chantelle Warner
Associate Dean for Academic and Faculty Affairs
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Open Date
5/27/2026


Open Until Filled
Yes


Documents Needed to Apply
Resume and Cover Letter


Special Instructions to Applicant

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