Job Profile:

Academic Advisor 3

Job Family:

Academic Advising

Time Type:

Full time

Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Job Profile Summary:
May represent college/department as a primary contact. Collaborates with leadership to provide solutions associated with specific programs or projects. Coordinates training and development related to projects and programs for staff. May lead a project or program, including assessment, evaluation, timelines, goals, budget

Job Description:

The School of Biological and Health Systems Engineering (SBHSE) within the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering is seeking an Academic Success Advisor, Sr. to join the Undergraduate Advising team. This role provides individualized and group academic advising, as well as support for student recruitment, retention, and overall academic success.

Under general supervision, the advisor will play a key role in promoting student persistence and timely degree completion in the Biomedical Engineering degree program. As a contributor to university wide student success initiatives, the advisor will employ a variety of in-person and online strategies to guide students in navigating their academic journey, ensuring progress toward graduation.

Position Salary Range:

• $50,000-56,000 per year; DOE

Essential Duties:

• With minimal supervision, provide individual and group academic advising to online and campus-based students that supports academic success, engagement, and timely progress to graduation.

• Support students to resolve challenges by having current knowledge and making appropriate referrals to ASU services including, but not limited to, Student Health, ASU Counseling Services and the Fulton Career Center.

• Work closely with students to identify academic options such as: degree programs, extracurricular activities, study abroad programs, research opportunities, or internships that align with academic and career goals.

• With limited supervision, provide administrative support related to student enrollment, registration, orientation, retention and degree completion while maintaining comprehensive and accurate student records using a variety of software and data sources.

• Inform students of and enforce university, college and program level academic policies and procedures.

• Organize and participate in ASU and FSE initiatives and efforts aimed at recruiting, engaging and retaining students.

• Consult with program chairs, faculty, colleagues and students to support SBHSE students to proceed efficiently through their curriculum and navigate setbacks.

• Takes ownership of major projects, as assigned by leadership. 

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in college level academic advising, including both online and campus-based students.

• Experience in working with student populations.

• Experience in working in a fast-paced and teamwork-focused environment.

• Experience in delivering presentations. 

• Experience in using student information computer systems and degree audits (i.e., PeopleSoft/Oasis, DARS).

• Experience in thinking critically to solve problems independently and as part of a group.

• Demonstrated knowledge of current issues and theories in public and higher education and college advising.

• Experience in using Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).

• Experience in using database programs (Analytics, Salesforce).

• Experience in assisting with special events.

• Experience in developing and maintaining effective professional working relationships.

• Evidence of effective communication skills (verbal and written).

• Evidence of a master’s degree in higher education or related area.

Working Environment:

• Activities are primarily performed in a regular, climate-controlled office setting subject to extended period of sitting.

• Use office equipment including a desktop computer.

• Lift up to 20 pounds.

Flexible Work Options

ASU is a diverse enterprise with a wide variety of work and learning modes, locations, and a commitment to sustainability, innovation, and employee work-life balance. We are determined to maintain our position as an employer of choice in a competitive labor market. 

• SBHSE supports a hybrid work arrangement where employees spend a minimum of 60% of their regular workweek at their primary ASU work location, subject to review and approvals per ASU policy.

Department Statement:

At the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, we are delivering a world-class learning experience for our students and advancing research and innovation — all at scale. The Fulton Schools research enterprise leads use-inspired research and key national initiatives, including the Southwest Advanced Prototyping Hub, accelerating microelectronics and workforce development for the Department of Defense. We also lead the Electrified Processes for Industry Without Carbon Clean Energy Manufacturing Institute, supported by the Department of Energy, aiming to reduce carbon emissions and strengthen manufacturing. Additionally, we lead an NSF Engineering Research Center developing sustainable civil infrastructure and partner with another ERC advancing clean water technology.

The Fulton Schools hosts numerous research centers that leverage faculty expertise to drive engineering innovation and entrepreneurship across four interdisciplinary impact areas: Climate Technology Solutions, Competitive Manufacturing in an Advanced Economy, National and Economic Security, and Technology-Enhanced Health and Medicine. Our faculty are achieving excellence at scale, positioning the Fulton Schools among the nation’s top engineering colleges for invention disclosures, U.S. patents, and startups.

We are an engineering school on the rise at the nation’s most innovative university, situated in the heart of its fastest-growing metropolitan area. The breadth of our faculty’s research interests and interdisciplinary approach, along with over 55+ graduate and 28 undergraduate degree programs, creates a strong foundation for collaboration and the advancement of ideas that contribute to a more sustainable and livable global future.

The Fulton Schools of Engineering is driven by core values that define our approach, distinguish our practice, and guide daily decisions in academics, research, corporate partnerships, and entrepreneurship. These values shape how we recognize, reward, and communicate success. At the Fulton Schools of Engineering, we:

• Cultivate excellence. 

• Deliver innovation that matters. 

• Encourage bold thinking. 

• Foster a community of learning and collaboration. 

• Build a foundation for all to be successful.

Driving Requirement:

Driving is not required for this position.

Location:

Campus: Tempe

Funding:

No Federal Funding

 

Instructions to Apply:

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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. Alternatively, applicants may combine all required materials into a single PDF for submission. Please ensure uploaded documents are clearly labeled and include your name.

Please ensure your resume includes all employment information in month and year format, for example 6/04 to 8/14, along with job title, job duties, and employer name for each position. Your resume should clearly demonstrate how your experience and background meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position. Incomplete applications or missing required materials may not be considered.

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