Honors Academic Advisor - Arizona State University : Job Details

Department Statement:Barrett, The Honors College: Established in 1988, Barrett, The Honors College at Arizona State University is a selective four-year residential college offering innovative honors courses, study abroad, research opportunities, and merit scholarships to high-achieving and highly engaged undergraduates at all four ASU campuses. Barrett has more than 7,000 students at the Tempe, Downtown, Polytechnic and West campuses of ASU. Barrett students benefit from the vast resources and numerous opportunities at ASU, one of the nation's largest and most innovative universities, located in the fifth-largest metropolitan area in the United States. Barrett Honors College has received many accolades, including being called the gold standard among honors college in the nation by the New York Times and Best Honors College in the United States by Reader's Digest. USA Today named ASU one of the 100 Best Value Colleges and cited Barrett as outstanding. The 2021 Fiske Guide to Colleges cites Barrett Honors College as one reason why Arizona State University is among the top 10 Best Buy public schools in the United States. Specifically, the guide spotlights the ambitious honors projects at Barrett Honors College. For more information, please visit our website at: ASU offers a total compensation package that includes valuable employee benefits, healthcare, retirement, tuition reduction program (eligible ASU employees, their dependents, and spouse), financial security, discounts, family resources, and more. Explore ASU's benefits options and degree program offerings.Estimate the value of your total compensation: The ASU Community has demonstrated it can adapt and respond quickly to change - even during a pandemic - from different learning modes to remote work to ensure students and university employees can thrive. Though we may deliver support services virtually, in person or both, we consider the primary worksite an ASU campus or location and prioritize in-person presence in our community to fulfill our charter. We also understand flexible work arrangements can offer benefits for employers and employees, such as retention, sustainability, and work-life balance. Where ASU policy and the nature of the work permits, we support opportunities for remote work, flex time, or similar arrangements Applicant must be eligible to work in the United States; ASU/Barrett, The Honors College will not be a sponsor for this position. For additional information, please see:Job Profile:Academic Advisor 1Job Family:Academic AdvisingTime Type:Full timeMax Pay - Depends on experience:$49,000.00 USD AnnualJob Description:Barrett, the Honors College at the Tempe campus, is seeking an Honors Academic Advisor who can work in a team environment. Barrett prides itself on offering students attention tailored toward their individual goals, and the successful candidate will share this philosophy. This position will support initiatives and objectives related to the unique Honors College experience.Employees of Barrett have the opportunity to help further the mission of serving high-achieving students. If you are looking for a student-centric position with a desire to make a difference, we encourage you to join our team.Essential Duties:

• Provide direct advising services to a high volume of honors students on the Barrett curriculum requirements and honors opportunities.
• Maintain detailed student records and monitor student progress through systems such as PeopleSoft, DARS, and Salesforce.
• Actively build knowledge of key university and department resources and opportunities, and share information with new team members and colleagues.
• Provide individual advising appointments and collaborate to facilitate group advising sessions and drop-in advising to assist all Barrett students at regular intervals.
• Respond to general student requests for information and assistance in a proactive manner, and escalate urgent matters to advising leadership.
• Share co-curricular opportunities and resources with honors students that match their individual interests and goals, including Barrett opportunities and university-wide initiatives.
• Inform Barrett students of the honors thesis process through individual advising appointments, thesis workshops, and online resources.
• Use and become proficient in a variety of technological tools and systems such as student record databases, degree progress reports, and appointment systems.
• Participate in college committees and support college and university events including, but not limited to, New Student Orientation, Fall Welcome, Family Weekend, Homecoming, Celebrating Honors Thesis Symposium, and Convocation.
• Support projects and initiatives for advising and student services as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM in-person based at the Tempe campus

Desired Qualifications:

• Evidence of a master's degree preferred; or enrollment in or plans to pursue a master's.
• Experience in working with honors, high achieving, or gifted students in an academic or related student services field. Honors college or program experience preferred.
• Experience in providing care, attention, and exceptional service in one-on-one interactions with students.
• Ability to be a problem solver who can gather facts and information to resolve issues with the guidance of leadership and proactively build personal knowledge base.
• Evidence of effective communication skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of university curriculum requirements and student development theory.
• Experience in working collaboratively and collegially with the team and outside partners to facilitate comprehensive student support.
• Experience in being self-motivated and comfortable working within a structured team and assisting in a variety of programs and projects and projects as needed.
• Experience in using Microsoft Office Applications (i.e. Word, Excel and Outlook); PeopleSoft; data analysis tools

Working Environment:

• Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding and manipulating a computer mouse; required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work
• Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 25 pounds
• Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities, which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts.

Salary Range:$46,300 - $49,000 per year; DOEMinimum Qualifications:Associate's degree and one (1) year 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.Driving Requirement:Driving is not required for this position.Location:HONORS HALLFunding:No Federal FundingInstructions to ApplyCurrent Employees and Students should apply directly within Workday using the Jobs Hub. Use this link and log in using SSO:To be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments:

• Cover letter
• Resume/CV

Note: Multiple documents can be submitted into the attachment box. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission.Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position. Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position. NOTE: GA and Intern positions are counted as .5 for job experience (ie. 1 year equals 6 months experience equivalency). Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.Need help finding the right job?We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Create a custom Job Alert by selecting criteria that suit your career interests.Apply before midnight Arizona time: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 intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe. ASU is a tobacco-free university. For details visit Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. Notice of Availability of the ASU Annual Security and Fire Safety Report In compliance with federal law, ASU prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and resources. ASU's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at You may request a hard copy of the report by contacting the ASU Police Department at 480-###-####. Relocation Assistance - For information about schools, housing child resources, neighborhoods, hospitals, community events, and taxes, visit Employment Verification Statement ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.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 StatementThis position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.