Location: Tucson, AZ
Cap-Exempt H-1B Position — No lottery required
**Posting Number** req26091 **Department** A Center **Department Website Link** https://theacenter.arizona.edu/ **Location** Tucson Campus **Address** Tucson, AZ USA **Position Highlights** The A Center is recruiting for an Academic Advising Professional III. This position reports to the Senior Associate Director of The A Center, a unit within the Office of the Provost, Undergraduate Education. The Academic Advising Professional III (Advisor, Senior I) provides academic advising and programming assistance in areas such as major exploration, academic probation, and student retention. Academic Advising Professional III will support the recruitment, retention and engagement of students in The A Center. This position will serve as the front-line contact for undergraduate students for developmental academic advising to drive engagement and empower students to achieve their academic and career goals. This position plays a vital role in maximizing undergraduate student retention. Builds formative relationships with students by interpreting information and providing clarification on procedures and academic requirements of specific programs or majors. Academic advisors have authority to approve students’ academic degree programs, including evaluating transfer credit and making exceptions to the program requirements under the auspices of their respective faculty. The A Center supports undecided/undeclared students, as well as Pre-Profession (Pre-Health and Pre-Law) student services. In addition, this position will assist in hosting and participating in special events such as the annual Meet Your Major, Pre-Health, and Pre-Law Expos. *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!* The University of Arizona