Academic Advisor (Remote)

The Academic Advisor is a full-time employment opportunity. This role manages a student case load, by providing educational advisement while helping students navigate university policies and procedures. Relying, heavily on strong communication skills via phone, email and chat to ensure a positive student experience, focused on building rapport, student retention and graduation.

All Academic Advisors work in team atmospheres. Sharing the responsibility of coaching and advising any student when needed. By working closely with all other departments, their manager and peers.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Student case load management  (Persistence, Coaching, Financial Literacy).
• Correspond via phone and email with students on a regular basis to ensure student retention and student success.
• Develop rapport and constructive working relationships with all students and staff.
• Diagnose individual student areas of opportunity in areas such as time management, technical skills, or classroom proficiency, and use available resources to improve student success. 
• Closely monitor student attendance and grades in database to assure retention and progression.
• Create and execute a daily, weekly and monthly communication/contact plan to ensure successful course completion and persistence in degree programs.
• Maintain active engagement with students through effective and personalized communication, while assessing the student’s likelihood of success and service level needed.
• Work closely with other staff including enrollment services, student accounts, student finance, academics and registrar.
• Communicate ideas for policy and procedure improvements to leadership.
• Define and interpret UAGC policies and procedures for students.
• Maintain a working knowledge of Federal, State and Institutional Policies governing Title IV student aid programs.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel spreadsheets and Microsoft Outlook to manage communication and workflow.
• Ability to research, gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
• Ability to investigate, analyze information, and draw conclusions.
• Ability to engage in critical thinking and exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage confidential information.
• Knowledge of customer service strategies and conflict resolution.
• Knowledge of and skills in the application of Emotional Intelligence. 
• Ability to manage multiple priorities. 
• Ability to effectively communicate via phone, email. Zoom, and Teams.

The job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year of customer service experience. 

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!  

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Rate of Pay: $20.33 - $25.41

Compensation Type: Hourly at 1.0 full-time equivalence (FTE)

Grade: 5

Compensation Guidance:

The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.  The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity. 

The Grade Range represents a full range of career compensation growth over time in this position and grade. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.  

The grade range for this position is $20.33 - $25.41. Each unit typically sets starting pay between the minimum and midpoint upon hire as reflected in the Rate of Pay field above.  

Special Instructions to Applicant: The application window is anticipated to close on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 (11:59 PM MST).

Career Stream and Level: OC3

Job Family: Student Contact Center Support

Job Function: Student Services

Clery Language:

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report:  

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.    

Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office. 

For more information regarding this position, please contact us at Talent@arizona.edu.