Student Academic Specialist at University of Arizona

Job Details

Salary

$18.30 an hour

Job Type

Full-time

Benefits

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Full Job Description

Posting Number

req12225

Department

Graduate College Admin

Department Website Link

grad.arizona.edu

Location

Main Campus

Address

Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The Graduate College is seeking applications for a Student Academic Specialist (Student Services Administration Professional I). The person holding this position will perform duties in the Graduate Student Academic Services (GSAS) section of the Graduate College and report to the GSAS Director.

The incumbent in this role will track students’ academic progress and completion of degree requirements, as well as consult with academic program coordinators, directors of graduate studies, professors, and other campus partners to ensure compliance with University and Graduate College policies and procedures. This is a fast-paced, collaborative work environment that requires attention to detail as well as efficient and effective communication.

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; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Respond to in person, phone, Zoom, and email inquiries from students, faculty, and staff in a timely and professional manner.
• Review forms submitted by students in the GradPath system to document completion of steps to earn degrees.
• Clarify policies and procedures for students and departments.
• Maintain accurate student records.
• Review formatting of dissertations and theses submitted for archiving.
• Assist with Commencement (Graduation) activities, including creating and proofing graduate student portion of Commencement program.
• Assist with workshops designed to train new personnel working with graduate students.
• Lead orientations to incoming graduate students.
• Perform user acceptance testing of job-related software.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Computer skills, including MS Office.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills.
• Team player with a positive attitude (be willing to collaborate with and assist others).
• Self-starter with strong work ethic.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a field related to area of assignment and 1 year of relevant work experience;
• OR 5 years of clerical or related experience which includes two years of experience evaluating credentials or working with academic and graduation policies;
• OR any equivalent combination of experience, training, and/or education.

Preferred Qualifications

FLSA

Non-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

$18.30

Compensation Type

hourly rate

Grade

5

Career Stream and Level

PC1

Job Family

Student Services Admin

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

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates

Elise Bowler
elisebowler@arizona.edu

Open Date

10/19/2022

Open Until Filled

Yes

Documents Needed to Apply

Resume and Cover Letter

Special Instructions to Applicant

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.