Arizona is Hiring an Academic Advising Professional II Near Tucson, AZ
Student Advisement:
Provides timely and accurate advising to approximately 500 Psychology and Psychological Science students, in person & virtually, over the phone and via email.
Evaluates use of transfer credit and determines whether or not degree requirements have been met.
Supports Psychology and Psychological Science students in establishing realistic and attainable academic and career goals.
Assists Psychology and Psychological Science undergraduate students in determining educational plans, choosing courses, and exploring majors, minors, and career options.
Targeted outreach, reporting, and experiential learning coordination for students in the Psychological Science major.
Identifies educational and career options appropriate for each student and assists student with evaluating each option, including possible outcomes and their implications.
Counsels Psychology and Psychological Science students on options to satisfy degree requirements.
Monitors students' academic progress, determines satisfactory progress toward degree, and assists students in completion.
Identifies current and potential needs or barriers to success (e.g., study skills, tutoring, mental health counseling).
Advises students with academic difficulty on development of an academic action plan, and refers students to appropriate campus resources for assistance as needed.
Using University systems, maintains student files and records and advisor notes.
Maintains knowledge of regulations and policies that impact students' educational options.
Utilizes communication tools to enable proactive outreach to Psychology students.
Offers guidance and training to newer advisors.
Service to Department:
Teaches a 1 unit success course for Psychology and Psychological Science first year students in the fall semesters and participate in the planning and review process.
Assists in the interviewing, selection, training and supervision of undergraduate Psychology Peer Mentors.
Identifies department curriculum problems and develops and recommends solutions.
Serves on departmental committees, such as hiring and scholarships.
Assists in recruitment of potential students by advising them of general academic requirements of a specific college; describes courses; disseminates information regarding registration procedures.
Leads information sessions, workshops and/or courses and evaluate effectiveness of these programs.
Service to College and University:
Attends monthly and bi-monthly meetings to stay up to date on policy and processes across campus and the College.
Assists with Transfer and First Year Orientation, including evaluating incoming students' credits.