## Academic Advisor II **Posting Number:** req26895 **Department:** Fine Arts Administration Department, College of Fine Arts **Location:** Tucson Campus, Tucson, AZ, USA **Open Date:** August 25 2026 – Open Until Filled **Target Hire Date:** September 21 2026 **Number of Vacancies:** 1 **FLSA Status:** Exempt (Full‑time, 40 hrs/week) **Job Category:** Student Services – Academic Advising (PC2) **Grade:** 7 (Salary Range: **$53,039 – $66,299** per year) ### Position Highlights The College of Fine Arts seeks a student‑centered Academic Advisor II to support undergraduate students—primarily in the School of Art—for both Main Campus and Arizona Online programs. The role focuses on: - Delivering proactive, developmentally appropriate academic advising. - Supporting student success, retention, and progression. - Collaborating with advising colleagues, faculty, and staff to navigate complex curricular pathways. *Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.* ### Key Duties & Responsibilities | **Area** | **Responsibilities** | |---|---| | **Advising Appointments** | • Assess students’ academic and career development stage.
• Help students set realistic academic and career goals, choose courses, and explore majors/minors.
• Counsel on degree requirements and monitor academic progress.
• Evaluate transfer credits and assist with degree audits.
• Use UA systems (UAccess Student, AAR, Trellis) for records. | | **Curriculum & Policy Interpretation** | • Explain University, college, and school‑level policies.
• Process transfer credits, petitions, and prepare degree audits.
• Ensure advising consistency across programs. | | **Student Engagement & Retention** | • Implement retention initiatives and participate in orientations.
• Support graduation and other milestone events.
• Engage community‑college partners.
• Refer students to campus resources. | | **Administrative Coordination & Reporting** | • Maintain accurate advising records and notes.
• Coordinate curriculum and schedule changes with departments.
• Provide data insights on advising trends and student outcomes. | | **Additional Duties** | • Participate in college‑ and university‑level advising initiatives.
• Serve on committees.
• Attend professional development. | ### Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) - Ability to work independently and take initiative. - Strong problem‑solving and creative‑thinking skills. - Effective organization and high professionalism in written/oral communication. - Team‑focused orientation. - Ability to learn new policies, procedures, and technology quickly. - Knowledge of advising practices and principles. ### Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree **or** equivalent advanced learning through professional‑level experience. - Minimum **3 years** of relevant advising or student‑services experience, **or** an equivalent combination of education and experience. ### Preferred Qualifications - Three years of experience in academic advising, student support, or academic affairs. - Proficiency with University of Arizona systems: UAccess Student, AAR, Trellis, UA Analytics. ### Compensation & Benefits - **Salary:** $53,039 – $66,299 annually (salary at 1.0 FTE). - **Benefits:** Full University of Arizona benefits package (health, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, paid vacation/sick leave/holidays, tuition reduction for employee & family, retirement plans, recreation & cultural activities, etc.). ### Application Materials - **Required:** Resume and cover letter. ### Contact for Applicants **Norma Ayon** – Associate Director, Advising Email: [nayon@arizona.edu](mailto:nayon@arizona.edu) --- *The University of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and needs evolve.* --- **Special Note:** In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act, the University publishes an Annual Security & Fire Safety Report. Copies are available from the University Compliance Office: cleryact@arizona.edu.

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