Academic Program Director Jobs in Arizona (NOW HIRING)

Job Profile:
Academic Advising Manager 2
Job Family:
Academic Advising
Time Type:
Full time
Max Pay - Depends on experience:
$65,000.00 USD Annual
Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field including two (2) years managerial experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
Job Profile Summary:
Manages a team and collaborates with various stakeholders to enhance student success, career readiness, and the overall student experience.
Job Description:
The Tucson Manager, Academic Advising (Academic Success and Recruitment) plays a key leadership role in advancing the mission and impact of the Tucson campus and broader Southern Arizona region. This position integrates student advising, recruitment strategy, and program development while providing critical support to the Tucson Campus Director in leading initiatives that foster student growth, engagement, and community presence.
This position is based on the Tucson campus and is fully in person. The anticipated start date is immediate.
Position Salary Range:
$55,000 - $65,000 per year; DOE
Location:
Arizona State University, Tucson Campus
340 N. Commerce Park Loop, Tucson, AZ 85745
Position Salary Range:

• $55,000 - $65,000 per year; DOE

Essential Duties:
1. Student Advising & Support

• Provide holistic advising to students, support academic, personal, and professional development.
• Facilitate one-on-one and group advising sessions
• Monitor student progress and proactively address barriers to success.
• Coordinate closely with Phoenix-based advising teams to ensure alignment, consistency, and continuity in advising practices, systems, and student experience across campuses.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to ensure coordinated student support.

2. Recruitment & Outreach

• Develop and execute recruitment strategies to grow student enrollment in Tucson and Southern Arizona.
• Build and maintain relationships with local colleges, universities, and community partners.
• Represent the organization at recruitment events, fairs, and informational sessions.
• Collaborate with Phoenix-based recruitment teams to align messaging, strategies, and systems, ensuring a unified approach to outreach and prospective student engagement.
• Track and assess recruitment efforts to improve effectiveness.

3. Program Development & Implementation

• Assist in designing and implementing campus programs, events, and initiatives.
• Support contextualized programming that reflects the needs of the Tucson and Southern Arizona communities.
• Participate in the continual evaluation of program effectiveness and recommend improvements.

4. Community Engagement

• Cultivate partnerships with local organizations, churches, nonprofits, and stakeholders.
• Represent the campus in community settings and collaborative initiatives
• Strengthen the campus presence and impact within Southern Arizona.

Desired Qualifications:

• Evidence of a master's degree in Student Affairs, Education, Counseling, Social Work or closely related field.
• At least one (1) year previous experience in advising, teaching in the college/university environment, recruitment, or student services.
• Demonstrated knowledge of principles, practices, procedures and methods of evidence-based academic advising strategies.
• Demonstrated knowledge of ASU academic structure and organization.
• Demonstrated knowledge of academic programs, colleges, and departments university-wide.
• Demonstrated knowledge student service orientation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of leadership behaviors and abilities.
• Experience in rapidly adapting and effectively utilizing new technology, practices, policies and methods.
• Experience in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with peers, faculty, students, administration, and other interested parties.
• Experience working effectively in an environment subject to quickly changing priorities.
• Evidence of effective written and verbal communication.
• Experience interpreting student needs and determining when referral to other University resources is appropriate.
• Experience in designing presentation materials and giving oral presentations in groups settings.
• Experience in applying the principles of, techniques and methods of teamwork, compromise and collaboration to produce desired outcomes.
• Experience in coordinating and prioritizing work and activities of self and others.
• Experience with PeopleSoft, DARS, dashboards, Salesforce and case management best practices.

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.
• Ability to clearly communicate to perform essential functions.
• Regular use of standard office equipment including, but not limited to: computer workstation/laptop (keyboard, monitor, mouse), printer, fax, calculator, copier, telephone and associated computer/technology peripherals.

Department Statement:
The Watts College of Public Service embraces students and faculty dedicated to rigorous education and research in the service of social and economic change. Areas of expertise include: improving the quality of life for individuals and families from all backgrounds; innovative approaches to public management; and nonprofit leadership and organizational effectiveness. We partner with that intent on addressing critical social issues and are confident that Phoenix and the State of Arizona can be examples for future.
The School of Social Work is part of the College of Public Programs located at the Downtown Phoenix/Tucson Campus. The purpose of the School of Social Work is to prepare professional social work practitioners who are committed to the enhancement of individual, family and group problem-solving capacities, and the creation of a more nurturing, just, and humane social environment.
This position is located at the Tucson Campus but will assist students from our West Valley, Downtown Phoenix, Yuma, ASU Sync, and Online campuses as well.
Driving Requirement:
This position may require driving. Employee must possess a valid US Driver's license of the appropriate class and required endorsements throughout employment.
Location:
Off-Campus: Tucson
Funding:
No Federal Funding
Instructions to Apply:
Current employees, student workers seeking staff opportunities, and students applying for student worker positions must apply directly through the Workday Jobs Hub.
Please use the link below to log in using single sign-on.
https://www.myworkday.com/asu/d/inst/1$9925/9925$25151.htmld
To be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments:

• Cover letter
• Resume or CV

Multiple documents may be uploaded in the attachments section. Alternatively, applicants may combine all required materials into a single PDF for submission. Please ensure uploaded documents are clearly labeled and include your name.
Please ensure your resume includes all employment information in month and year format, for example 6/04 to 8/14, along with job title, job duties, and employer name for each position. Your resume should clearly demonstrate how your experience and background meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position. Incomplete applications or missing required materials may not be considered.
Important: Do not withdraw your application to make edits. Once an application is withdrawn, it cannot be edited, reactivated, or replaced with a new submission. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact The Office of Human Resources Talent Acquisition before the posting close date.
Graduate Assistant, Intern and part-time positions are counted as half time for experience equivalency, meaning one year equals six months of experience.
Only electronic applications will be accepted for this position. By submitting an application, you confirm that the information provided is accurate and complete.
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 inclusive excellence, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.
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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 Statement:
This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.