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University of Arizona

Academic Advisor, Global- Mathematics

University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, United States



Academic Advisor, Global- Mathematics

Posting Number
req21363

Department
Mathematics

Department Website Link
https://www.math.arizona.edu/

Location
Main Campus

Address
Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The Department of Mathematics seeks candidates for the position of Global Advisor. Ideal candidates will possess exceptional cross-cultural communication competence, strong technology and organizational skills, and a commitment to supporting diverse students in achieving their academic goals.

The Global Advisor will be a critical member of the Math Center team, providing service and support to students at our international campuses and supporting the administration of our international programs. The Global Advisor will also be a member of a vibrant and diverse group of over 40 Math Department staff members.

Our Global Advisor will serve as a frontline contact for undergraduate students in our international programs. In addition, the Global Advisor will play a critical role in the administration of our international programs. This will include serving as a liaison across campuses between administration and faculty, aiding with the hiring and onboarding of international campus faculty, and promoting and facilitating potential student exchanges between campuses.

The Global Advisor will also assist with academic advising of main campus and online campus undergraduate majors and minors in Mathematics and Statistics & Data Science. They will help with Math Center initiatives and events designed to recruit and support students into our majors.

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

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Duties & Responsibilities
  1. Advise students at our partner university/universities
  • Send monthly newsletter
  • Monitor student progress
    • Ensure students are matriculated and enrolled in courses as appropriate
    • Ensure courses are approved and scheduled as appropriate
    • Enter thematic minors and oversee advisement report accuracy, including making exceptions
  • Advise students who are not doing well in courses
    • Find solutions for retaking courses if needed
  • Hold appointments and drop-in hours for advising (potential for adjusted schedule and Zoom options due to time difference)
  • Promote and facilitate potential semester exchanges between campuses
    • Work with AZ International and Study Abroad
  • Advise students on graduate school and careers
    • Organize talks by international campus alumni and UA faculty for global campus students
    • Provide information about our graduate programs for interested students abroad
  • Oversee recordkeeping for AZ International students

2. Serve as a liaison across campuses between administration and faculty

  • Work with international campus partner university staff to facilitate administration of our degree program
  • Work with newly hired global faculty members to assist with onboarding processes for the international campus
  • May involve occasional travel to partner campus(es), as needed
  • Help coordinate hiring processes for global faculty positions

3.
Advise students on Main/Online campuses

  • Respond to emails and hold availability for advising meetings
  • Evaluate transfer gen eds.
  • Evaluate students for RPCs at end of semesters
  • Send update emails before priority registration
  • Maintain and update informational materials
    • Website
    • Handbook
    • Handouts
    • HelpSpot
  • Promote and facilitate Study Abroad
  • Participating in new student orientation programs
  • Participate in and help organize other events and programs

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Extensive skills with word processing and spreadsheet software programs.
  • Highly skilled communicator with strong cross-cultural competency.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's
    Degree in Statistics, Data Science, Mathematics or related field
  • Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience


Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience advising in higher education setting
  • Experience working with undergraduate students
  • Experience with student management systems like PeopleSoft/UAccess


FLSA
Exempt

Full Time/Part Time
Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week
40

Job FTE
1.0

Work Calendar
Fiscal

Job Category
Student Services

Benefits Eligible
Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay
$47,356 - $59,195

Compensation Type
salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Grade
6

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 Minimum, Midpoint, and Maximum Fields listed below represent a full range of career compensation growth over time in this position and grade. Each unit typically sets starting pay between minimum and midpoint upon hire. 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.

Grade Range Minimum
$47356

Grade Range Midpoint
$59195

Grade Range Maximum
$71034

Career Stream and Level
PC2

Job Family
Academic Advising

Job Function
Student Services

Type of criminal background check required:
Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies
1

Target Hire Date
1/6/2025

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates
For additional information, please contact Laurie Varecka at heide@arizona.edu.

Open Date
12/4/2024

Open Until Filled
Yes

Documents Needed to Apply
Resume, Cover Letter, and One Additional Document

Special Instructions to Applicant

Please attach a Resume, Letter of Interest and Writing Sample.

Writing Sample Instructions: Compose an email to an international campus student who has been placed on academic probation, explaining what that means, and providing them with information on next steps. (Note that the university webpage describing academic eligibility can be found at https://registrar.arizona.edu/academic-eligibility).

Diversity Statement
At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University's campuses.Thesereports 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 at cleryact@arizona.edu.