ACADEMIC SUCCESS ADVISOR , SENIOR

Academic Success Advisor, Senior

Arizona State University

Off-Campus: Mesa/Tempe

JR118607

End Date: April 3, 2026

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 Description

The Office of Global Outreach & Extended Education within the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering is seeking a qualified individual for the position of Academic Success Advisor, Sr. to join our Academic Advising team. The Academic Success Advisor, Senior acts as a key contributor to promoting and supporting student retention and graduation university-wide and advises students in making timely progress toward degree completion through a range of in-person and virtual academic counseling and support strategies. This position is for experienced individuals with advanced training in academic advising and robust experience in student success activities.

Position Salary Range: $51,500.00 - $58,000.00 annually; DOE

Essential Duties

• Provides individual and group academic advising and/or interacts with students in support of academic success.
• Works closely and collaboratively with students, faculty, and staff to support academic success.
• Leads implementation, assessment, and improvement of effective practices in support of admission application process.
• Implements college/department initiatives with a holistic perspective of larger university wide priorities.
• Contributes, assesses and evaluates advising policies, projects, or programs and implementation.
• Prepares detailed documents, proposals, reports based upon analysis.
• Escalates/redirects urgent or conflicting requests after attempting resolution.
• May seek to resolve complex issues and takes the lead on projects built around student support.
• As required, interact with key internal and external stakeholders; act as a course instructor/resource for faculty.
• Other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of principles, practices, procedures and methods of evidence-based academic advising strategies.
• Ability to direct and provide support to undergraduate and/or graduate students enrolled at the university.
• Ability to utilize a wide range of software, student development theory and retention- focused strategies.
• Critical thinking skills to question, verify, and override AI outputs when necessary, ensuring the advice is appropriate for individual student circumstances.
• Ability to work under direct supervision to support students by performing specific, articulated goals and outcomes.
• Ability to understand general student requests for information and assistance; escalate urgent/conflicting requests.
• Applies collaborative approaches and strategies to devise solutions for student requests.
• Ability to utilize collegial interpersonal and communication skills to establish and maintain effective professional working relationships.
• Engages understanding of advising theories and practices; regularly monitors assessment resources to refine and build practice.
• Ability to rapidly master the essential new technology, practices, policies and methods.
• Ability to prepare detailed documents, proposals, reports, and/or related materials.
• Ability to provide analysis of data for identification of trends.
• Ability to lead staff and program efforts.
• Ability to create assessment plans and execute assessment reports.
• Applies and demonstrates knowledge of supporting/guiding students through curriculum requirements; identifies and creates connections to resources for students to support goals; delivers advising practices in accordance to relevant university, college/department/school ethical and legal guidelines; actively builds knowledge of key university, or college/department/school resources.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and comfortable working in an environment focused on continuous improvement and innovation.
• Skilled in problem solving, who can take initiative and set priorities, while being flexible.
• Ability to develop action plans to meet goals; establishes milestones and timetables.
• Documents activities and tracks progress.

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.

Driving Requirement

This position may require driving. Employee must possess a valid US Driver’s license of the appropriate class and required endorsements throughout employment.

Instructions to Apply

Current employees, student workers seeking staff opportunities, and students applying for student worker positions must apply directly through the Workday Jobs Hub.

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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.

Important: Do not withdraw your application to make edits. Once an application is withdrawn, it cannot be edited, reactivated, or replaced with a new submission. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact HR Talent Acquisition before the posting close date to request edits.

Graduate Assistant, Intern and part-time positions are counted as half time for experience equivalency, meaning one year equals six months of experience.

Only electronic applications will be accepted for this position. By submitting an application, you confirm that the information provided is accurate and complete.

ASU Statement

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions inclusive excellence, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

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Background Check Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

Fingerprint Check Statement

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About Arizona State University

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