ACADEMIC SUCCESS ADVISING COORDINATOR

JR125894 • End Date: August 31, 2026

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and three (3) years 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.

About the Role

The Academic Success Advising Coordinator at Barrett, The Honors College, supports the academic success and holistic development of honors students. This position leads and coordinates efforts to promote student retention, persistence, and graduation through proactive and personalized advising. The Coordinator also works closely with the Associate Dean and other stakeholders to implement unit-wide initiatives, support academic advising functions, and serve as a resource to advisors and students at the Downtown Phoenix campus.

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience working in academic advising in higher education, with a preference for honors or high-achieving student populations.
• Knowledge of student development theory and best practices in honors advising and retention.
• Ability to communicate complex academic policies and honors program requirements clearly and effectively.
• Experience designing, implementing, and assessing advising initiatives or student success programs.
• Demonstrated success managing student concerns and providing sensitive, timely support for students in distress.
• Experience supervising or mentoring student workers or peer leaders.
• Ability to synthesize and analyze data to identify trends and make informed decisions.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills; ability to work with a population of students, staff, and faculty.
• Familiarity with advising technologies and tools (e.g., Workday, Salesforce, DARS, Trellis, Canvas).
• Comfort and confidence in presenting to groups, facilitating meetings, and training staff.
• Commitment to enacting the ASU Charter.

Working Environment

• Office-based environment on the Downtown Phoenix campus, with some travel to other Barrett locations and occasional evening/weekend events.
• Involves frequent use of computers and standard office equipment; requires sitting, standing, walking, and occasional lifting (up to 25 lbs).
• Fast-paced work with frequent interruptions, shifting priorities, and student-facing responsibilities requiring discretion, sensitivity, and judgment.

Schedule

Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, with some nights and weekends.

Pay

$48,600 - $56,250.00 per year, dependent on experience.

About 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 colleges 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.

Employees of Barrett have the opportunity to help further the mission of serving high-achieving students. We have a spirit of going above and beyond. If you are looking for a position that is student-centric along with a desire to make a difference, we would encourage you to join our team.

Benefits

ASU offers a total compensation package that includes valuable employee benefits, healthcare, retirement, tuition reduction program (eligible ASU Employee, 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.