Job Profile:
Academic Advising Manager 1
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 three (3) 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:
Manages a team to ensure the effective delivery of student-focused services that contribute to student success, academic achievement, and career readiness.
Job Description:
The School for Engineering of Matter, Transport and Energy (SEMTE) is currently seeking an energetic, self‐motivated individual to join its Academic Advising team. This individual will play an integral role in providing comprehensive administrative support and supervision to the SEMTE undergraduate advising team and will report to our Academic Success Advising Manager Sr.
Position Salary Range: $58,000 - $68,000 per year; D.O.E.
Job Duties:
Responsible for hiring, onboarding, and performance management of designated undergraduate academic success advising staff.
Leads/supervises academic success staff in the providing academic advising services, recruitment, retention, and academic program functions to ensure needs of students are met for successful completion of the degree.
Establishes performance goals for staff and monitors progress throughout the year, acts as team leader and senior resource for professional staff.
Works closely and collaboratively with manager sr., assistant director, program chairs, director and university administrators to implement policies and practices in support of college, department, and university goals.
Acts as a program/school liaison to current and prospective students, faculty, staff, as well as college and university committees, on issues related to academic success.
Use and interpret data to develop and evaluate project and strategy efficacy.
Create and maintain internal documentation for day-to-day training and development of assigned academic advising staff.
Have a thorough understanding of university and FSE policies and procedures.
Manage projects, including day-to-day functions (coordination and integration of information) as well as long range planning and design, working with the academic professionals.
Represent the department/school/college and serves on various department and university committees.
Provides the day-to-day direction and escalation for issues that require management resolution.
Desired Qualifications:
Three (3) years or more of supervisory experience of professional staff within a higher education setting
Knowledge of and experience with curriculum processes and higher education systems and related business principles
Experience in higher education academic advising, including advising online and accelerated masters programs.
Experience in student outreach, recruitment, and retention initiatives
Skills in project management and customer service
Skill in written and oral communication skills
Demonstrated experience using good organizational skills
Experience working with technical/specification writing and documentation
Experience with software applications including PeopleSoft, MS Office, Adobe Acrobat and Salesforce.
Skill in applying the principles, techniques and methods of teamwork, compromise and collaboration to produce desired outcomes
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
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…