College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
1117 E. Lowell Street, P.O. Box 210090
Tucson, AZ 85721-0090
Academic Advisor (Undergraduate)
Position Summary. The School of Animal and Comparative Biomedical Sciences in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences isseeking candidates for an Academic Advisor (50%), which also includes two additional components: Performing the duties of a Livestock Judging Coach (35%) and lecturing in the area of farm animal management (15%).
Applicants must demonstrate excellent communication and public relation skills, as they are required to interactcontinually with students, parents, and the public. The preferredcandidate will have experience working with diversestudents. Incumbent will be expected to participate in professional development activities.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 familymembers; state retirement plan; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!The University of Arizona has been recognized on Forbes 2015 list of America’s Best Employers in the US and has been awarded the 2015 Work-Life Seal of Distinction by the Alliance for Work-Life Progress!
Duties & Responsibilities.Advise students on matters ranging from developing academic plans to academic policy, career options andstudent engagement opportunities.Refer students to appropriate departmental offices, faculty, and support services for help with academic,personal, and career counseling, academic skills development, and financial aid support.Support a variety of programs aimed at student recruitment, retention, major selection, student involvementand general community building activities with students.Maintain student files, records, and databases; document all pertinent student information; update UAccessregarding changes to student status and perform data analysis as necessary.Participate in professional development activities.Lecture undergraduate and laboratory classes in the areas of farm animal management and animalevaluation.Coach students involved in intercollegiate livestock evaluation and fund-raising activities to help support thelivestock judging team.Serve as the advisor to our undergraduate club and coach students involved in intercollegiate livestockevaluation competition and will participate in student recruitment for the team.Additional duties may be assigned.
Minimum Qualifications.
- Bachelor’s degree in a field related to area of assignment (such as Animal Science, Agricultural Education, ora related field) AND one year academic advising experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience,training and/or education.
- Experience in livestock judging and coaching livestock judging teams.
- Extensive experience working with cattle, swine, goats, and sheep.
- Possess a valid driver’s license upon employment.
Preferred Qualifications.
- Knowledge of advising practices and principles.
- Experience with data analysis.
- Experience working with college-aged students
- Experience working with diverse students.
- Proficiency with software programs and applications such as Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel,Access) and student management databases like PeopleSoft.
Open Date 02/17/2016
Close Date 02/29/2016
Required Documents Needed to Apply online:
1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Statement of Teaching Philosophy
Contact Information for Candidates
Dr. Dan Faulkner
Chair, Search Committee
School of Animal and Comparative Biomedical Sciences
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
The University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ 85721
Phone: (520) 626-5573
Email: