Honors Academic Success Advisor

Job Profile: Academic Advisor 1 Job Family: Academic Advising Time Type: Full time Max Pay – Depends on experience: $46,200.00 USD Annual Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved. Job Profile Summary: Provides direct student-facing support to undergraduate students enrolled at the university. Utilizes a wide range of software, student development theory, and retention-focused strategies. Working under direct supervision to support students by performing specific, articulated goals and outcomes Job Description: Barrett, The Honors College at ASU’s Tempe campus, is seeking an Honors Academic Success Advisor to join our collaborative advising team. We are looking for individuals who are committed to supporting high-achieving students and thriving in a fast-paced, student-centered environment. At Barrett, we take pride in offering personalized guidance that supports each student’s unique academic interests and goals. The ideal candidate will share this philosophy and be dedicated to helping students succeed on their academic journey. Honors Academic Success Advisors play a key role in supporting initiatives that inspire students to embrace challenges and seize unique academic, research, internship, global leadership, and experiential learning opportunities of impact on ASU and its surrounding communities. Essential Duties: Provide individual and group advising to a large cohort of honors students, supporting retention and graduation by guiding them through the honors curriculum and encouraging participation in meaningful honors community experiences. Guide students through the honors thesis process, offering individual advising, thesis workshops, and online resources. Respond proactively to student inquiries and requests for assistance, escalating urgent issues to advising leadership as needed. Share co-curricular opportunities and resources that align with students’ personal interests and goals, including honors-specific programs and university-wide initiatives. Maintain accurate student records and monitor progress using systems such as PeopleSoft, DARS, and Salesforce. Become proficient in various technological tools and systems, including student record databases, degree progress reports, and appointment scheduling systems. Stay informed about key university and department resources, sharing this knowledge with new team members and colleagues. Participate in college committees and support university events, including New Student Orientation, Fall Welcome, Family Weekend, Homecoming, the Celebrating Honors Thesis Symposium, and Convocation. Assist with advising and student services projects and initiatives as needed. Perform other duties as assigned. Desired Qualifications: Evidence of or plans to pursue a Master’s degree preferred. Experience working with honors, high-achieving, or gifted students in an academic or student services field; experience with honors college or program is preferred. Proven ability to deliver personalized, high-quality service and support to students in one-on-one interactions. Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to gather information, resolve issues with leadership guidance, and proactively expand knowledge. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage effectively with students, colleagues, and external partners. Knowledge of university curriculum requirements and student development theory, with the ability to apply this knowledge to support student success. Experience working collaboratively within a team and with external partners to provide comprehensive student support. Self-motivated and able to thrive in a structured team environment, with experience assisting in a variety of programs and projects. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), PeopleSoft, and data analysis tools. Working Environment: This position is based in an on-campus office within the Barrett Residential Complex, part of the Barrett, The Honors College community at ASU’s Tempe campus, and includes regular interaction with students, faculty, and staff in a professional academic setting. Activities are primarily performed in a regular, climate-controlled office environment and may involve extended periods of sitting, standing, and walking. The role requires daily use of a desktop computer, including visual acuity, manual dexterity, and repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation. Essential duties may also involve bending, stooping, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Salary: $46,200 per year IMPORTANT: All applicants (internal and external) must submit a cover letter and resume for consideration. Department Statement: Barrett, The Honors College: Established in 1988, Barrett, The Honors College at Arizona State University is a selective four-year residential college offering innovative honors courses, study abroad, research opportunities, and merit scholarships to high-achieving and highly-engaged undergraduates at all four ASU campuses. Barrett has more than 7,000 students at the Tempe, Downtown, Polytechnic and West campuses of ASU. Barrett students benefit from the vast resources and numerous opportunities at ASU, one of the nation’s largest and most innovative universities, located in the fifth-largest metropolitan area in the United States. Barrett Honors College has received many accolades, including being called “the gold standard” among honors college in the nation by the New York Times and “Best Honors College” in the United States by Reader’s Digest. USA Today named ASU one of the 100 Best Value Colleges and cited Barrett as “outstanding.” The 2021 Fiske Guide to Colleges cites Barrett Honors College as one reason why Arizona State University is among the top 10 “Best Buy” public schools in the United States. Specifically, the guide spotlights the “ambitious honors projects” at Barrett Honors College. For more information, please visit our website at: Employees of Barrett have the opportunity to help further the mission of serving high achieving students. We have a spirit of going above and beyond. If you are looking for a position that is student centric along with a desire to make a difference, we would encourage you to join our team. ASU offers a total compensation package that includes valuable employee benefits, healthcare, retirement, tuition reduction program (eligible ASU Employee, their dependents and spouse), financial security, discounts, family resources and more. Explore ASU’s benefits options and degree program offerings. Estimate the value of your total compensation: The ASU Community has demonstrated it can adapt and respond quickly to change — even during a pandemic — from different learning modes to remote work to ensure students and university employees can thrive. Though we may deliver support services virtually, in-person or both, we consider the primary worksite an ASU campus or location and we prioritize in-person presence in our community to fulfill our charter. We also understand flexible work arrangements can offer benefits for employers and employees such as retention, sustainability and work-life balance. Where ASU policy and the nature of the work permits, we support opportunities for remote work, flex time, or similar arrangements. Applicant must be eligible to work in the United States; ASU/Barrett, The Honors College will not be a sponsor for this position. For additional information please see: Driving Requirement: Driving is not required for this position. Location: Campus: Tempe Funding: No Federal Funding Instructions to Apply: Current employees, student workers seeking staff opportunities, and students applying for student worker positions must apply directly through the Workday Jobs Hub. Please use the link below to log in using single sign-on. 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. 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