Academic Advisor

We’re excited you are considering a position with us. We welcome and celebrate the expansive experiences and contributions that all members of our campus community bring to the table, whether shaped by career history, academic study, or community engagement.

We’re committed to a fair and transparent hiring process. For more information about working at Pima Community College, visit the Pima Careers page .

All employees are expected to live and work within the state of Arizona as a condition of employment. All selected candidates are subject to a successful completion of a background check.

The data we collect during the application process is used to evaluate your qualifications for the role you’re applying for. All data is handled with strict confidentiality and in accordance with our privacy policy.

The Academic Advisor aids students in setting academic goals and acquiring relevant information and services. Provides high-level academic advice to guide students into making decisions consistent with interests, goals, abilities, and degree requirements both on-line and in-person; identifies at-risk students. Serves as a liaison between division deans, faculty, and area staff to develop and support the execution of strategic initiatives. Participates in outreach events to increase enrollment and awareness.

Performs administrative tasks including registration, paperwork processing, and resource referral.

• Ensures programmatic advice and course recommendations provide student pathways for transfer and employment opportunities
• Develops individual academic plans to ensure students register for correct coursework and tracks progress to identify at-risk students for additional support
• Creates, schedules, and conducts new student orientations, group advisory sessions, and events including internal and external partnerships
• Networks with industry and educational leaders, attends advisory board meetings, and translates industry changes into updated academic practices to ensure programmatic alignment with student pathways and course recommendations
• Meets individually with current and prospective students to facilitate academic planning and scheduling and address student concerns. Compiles, develops, analyzes, and monitors course requests and approvals
• Analyzes confidential student information; identifies issues and discrepancies; and, formulates recommendations for appropriate action based on findings
• Provides technical information and interpretation of College policies, practices and procedures; best practices, trends in student development theory; and, Federal and state laws and regulations to ensure student compliance

Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor

• Bachelor's degree in Education or a closely related field of study and
• One to three years of related experience and
• Valid Arizona driver license

• An equivalent combination of certification, education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above

• Three to five years of related experience

• Knowledge of advising and counseling practices as well as college policies and procedures
• Knowledge of internal and external customer service principles and practices
• Knowledge of principles and methods for promoting programs and services
• Knowledge and application of various instructional methodologies
• Skill in analyzing data and drawing conclusions
• Skill in effective communication (both written and oral)
• Skill in organization, coordination and management
• Skill in public speaking
• Ability to develop and maintain effective and positive working relationships

If you require assistance, or a reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities, please do not hesitate to contact Pima Community College Human Resources.

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Pima Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals.