What are the responsibilities and job description for the ACADEMIC ADVISOR I position at University of Alabama, Birmingham?
General Responsibilities
- Ability to understand the history and the role of academic advising in higher education.
- To understand core values and theories relevant to academic advising.
- To understand various approaches and methods in academic advising.
- To begin articulating personal philosophy of advising.
- To create rapport and maintain relationships with a basic level of ability.
- To provide guidance and advice to students on course selection, course prerequisites, career planning and continuing higher education.
- To proactively identify and provide support to students who are not meeting the academic expectations of the program and the university.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Knowledge of institution history, mission, vision, values, and culture.
- Knowledge of student body characteristics.
- Knowledge of institutional regulations, policies, offerings, and procedures.
- Knowledge of unit's curricula, policies, procedures, mission, and vision. Knowledge of how to create educational plans.
- Knowledge of and adherence to legal guidelines of advising, including privacy regulations and confidentiality.
- Knowledge of campus and community resources that support student success.
- Knowledge of academic advising technologies.
- Knowledge of other programs on campus.
Hourly Pay Range: $17.95 - $29.20
Bachelor's degree in Counseling, Education or a related field and two (2) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.
UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran’s status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB’s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.
Salary : $18 - $29
