Advising Operations Support Specialist, Education Professions & Pathways

Advising Operations Support Specialist, Education Professions & PathwaysArizona State University Campus: TempeJR124367 End Date: August 15, 2026Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date. Minimum Qualifications:Associate's degree and one (1) year 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. Job Description:The Office of Academic and Career Success seeks a collaborative, student-centered Academic Operations Support Specialist who is passionate about supporting student success through exceptional service, operational excellence, and coordinated support. This role serves as a critical member of a pathway-based student success team and helps ensure students receive timely, accurate, and responsive support throughout their educational journey. The Academic Operations Support Specialist provides operational, administrative, and front-line student support across undergraduate and graduate programs. Working within an integrated student success model, this role supports advising, enrollment, student success, career development, and placement-related functions while helping students navigate university systems, processes, deadlines, and next steps. The Academic Operations Support Specialist serves as an important connection point between students and the various resources available to support their success. Through communication, workflow coordination, outreach support, event coordination, and data management, this role contributes to a seamless student experience and helps ensure pathway teams operate efficiently and effectively. Successful candidates demonstrate strong organizational skills, attention to detail, customer service excellence, adaptability, and a commitment to supporting students and colleagues in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Salary Range: $42,400 - $52,000 per year; DOE Essential Duties:Serve as an initial point of contact for students through phone, email, virtual, and in-person interactions.Provide timely, accurate, and student-centered support regarding university processes, deadlines, registration, onboarding, progression milestones, and academic pathway information.Manage and triage shared communication channels, including Salesforce case queues, email inboxes, and operational requests.Route student inquiries and concerns to appropriate advisors, care coordinators, career services staff, enrollment personnel, faculty, and university resources.Support operational workflows related to advising, enrollment, student success, career development, and field experiences.Collaborate with advisors, care coordinators, faculty, career services staff, enrollment personnel, and pathway leadership to support coordinated student services.Identify opportunities to improve operational processes, workflow efficiency, and student experiences.Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, authenticity, and care in all interactions. Desired Qualifications:Experience providing customer service, student support, administrative support, or operational coordination in a higher education or service-oriented environment.Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.Experience utilizing technology platforms such as Salesforce, PeopleSoft, CRM systems, or related technologies.Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.Experience coordinating events, meetings, communications, or operational processes.Ability to work effectively with diverse student populations, including undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students.Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.Ability to exercise sound judgment when responding to student concerns and determining appropriate referrals.Experience working collaboratively across teams and departments.Evidence of initiative, adaptability, and continuous learning. Department Statement:ASU’s Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation creates knowledge, mobilizes people, and takes action to improve education. Nationally recognized as a leader in teacher preparation, leadership development and scholarly research, Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation prepares over 8,000 educators annually. MLFC faculty create knowledge by drawing from a wide range of academic disciplines to gain insight into important questions about the process of learning, the practice of teaching and the effects of education policy. MLFC mobilizes people through bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs, through non-degree professional development programs and through socially embedded, multilateral community engagement. MLFC takes action by bringing people and ideas together to increase the capabilities of individual educators and the performance of education systems. Aligned with ASU’s charter, MLFC is committed to advancing inclusive excellence in our curricula, programming and institutional relationships. 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$25601.htmld To be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments:Cover letterResume 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. 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