University of Phoenix Hiring for Academic Counselor – Oct 31st Start (Virtual: AZ, CO, ID, NM, TX,NV, UT) Job at Remote Full Time

Description and Requirements
Overview

Are you searching for a rewarding, fulfilling position that offers challenging work and the ability to make a big impact while working side-by-side with a team of fun, innovative people? Ideally, would you like this position to be with an organization that makes a positive contribution to the world? If so…we would love to hear from you! NOTE: Candidates must reside in CO, AZ, NM, TX, ID, NV, UT

About Us
University of Phoenix is a leading higher education institution founded in 1976 by Dr. John Sperling. Our mission is to improve the lives of our students, their families and future generations through higher education. Our values (which, hopefully you share) are: Brave. Honest. Focused.
Our University values and embraces all team members and their unique perspectives. We fundamentally believe in fostering an environment which deeply respects, celebrates, and actively encourages a diverse workforce. We are committed to hiring –and learning from –those who share our passion to help others achieve their educational aspirations.
We offer excellent benefits, an effective recognition program, and outstanding learning and development tools, including tuition vouchers for employees and their qualified family members.

About the Position
An Academic Counselor, UOPX provides academic advisement, coaching and service, starting from the first class until after graduation, to engage a diverse population of. An Academic Counselor focuses on cultivating student development and empowering students to address future challenges and educational goals more effectively. An individual must employ strong analytical skills to assess and evaluate student needs to collaborate with students to develop individualized and meaningful action plans, sustain educational growth and development, and encourage student progression toward graduation. An Academic Counselor must use effective communication skills to engage students in continuous contact, influence academic success, apply interventions to potential obstacles and to boost student morale to help them maintain a strong commitment to earning their degree. An Academic Counselor is the bridge between academics and administration at the University, ensuring students have access to the information they need to make informed decisions. As the student’s liaison to the University, the Academic Counselor educates students about policies, procedures and requirements at the University to ensure students clearly understand them and have the support they need to succeed.
Responsibilities
1. Develop meaningful relations across a diverse population of students to facilitate progression student success.
2. Collaborate with and coach students through their program by creating specific action plans to remove roadblocks and support their advancement, and long-term success.
3. Assess student needs using all available tools and resources to plan interventions to support student progression.
4. Act as a liaison between the University and students with respect to degree options, program requirements and graduation. Provide students with accurate, complete and timely information on University policies and procedures.
5. Coordinate with students on all credit options to develop an academic plan that is best suited to their needs and career goals while taking into consideration how to minimize cost and time to graduation.
6. Make informed decisions and apply sound judgment to independently support assigned student population.
7. Establish and maintain professional working relationships across internal departments to ensure students benefit from a variety of professional knowledge and perspectives.
8. Provide feedback on ways to continuously improve the student experience by way of recommending changes and sharing student feedback.
9. Perform other duties as assigned or apparent.
NOTE: The primary accountabilities above are intended to describe the general content and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or most of the primary accountabilities listed above. Specific goals or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents’ performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents’ immediate supervisor or manager.
Qualifications
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Bachelor’s Degree

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Prior experience at UOPX or another employer in a counseling, career planning/coaching, enrollment, financial aid, or related role
• General knowledge of the higher education industry
• Knowledge of fields of study, such as business, education, technology, counseling and/or nursing
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to accurately and effectively convey UOPX information
• Computer literate with an ability to learn proprietary software applications
• Self-motivated and able to work effectively in a team environment or independently
• Able to perform and manage multiple tasks efficiently and effectively

#LI-REMOTE

As an Equal Opportunity employer, we particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. If you are an active-duty military member seeking employment when off-duty, compliance with Department of Defense Joint Ethics Regulation, 5500-7-R, is required prior to starting employment with University of Phoenix. You are advised to contact your base Judge Advocate General to seek such approval and answer any questions.

Hiring range for this position is between $42,000 and $49,000.Actual starting base pay may vary based on factors such as education, experience, skills, and location.

Your work is critical to helping adult learners achieve their dreams, and we’re committed to rewarding you for your efforts. We offer a competitive, comprehensive total rewards package designed to help you achieve your health, financial, educational and work-life balance goals. Full-time employees are eligible for: Medical, dental and vision plans; Flexible Spending Accounts; Health Savings Accounts; Life and Disability insurance; and our Wellness incentive program; Competitive 401(k) employer match; Substantial tuition discount for you and eligible dependents; and, A generous time off package, including paid vacation, sick time and company holidays.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $42,000.00 – $49,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends
• Overtime

Application Question(s):

• Do you like in one of the 7 states listed in the job description?

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Work Location: Remote