What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academic Advisor (University College for Academic Success) (2 Positions) position at University of Rhode Island?
Position Information
Posting Number
SF01868
Job Title
Academic Advisor (University College for Academic Success) (2 Positions)
Position Number
107919 & 108975
FTE
1.00
FLSA
Exempt
Position Type
Professional Staff
Union
PSA/NEA - Professional Staff Assoc
Pay Grade Level
Grade Level: 10
Pay Grade Range
Salary Range: $57,155 - $86,321
Status
Calendar Year, Full-time, Permanent
Department Information
Department
University College for Academic Success
Contact(s)
Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu)
Contact Phone/Extension
Contact Email
Physical Demands
Campus Location
Kingston
Grant Funded
No
Extension Contingency Notes
Job Description Summary
The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by October 18, 2024. Applications received after October 18, 2024 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.
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BASIC FUNCTION:
Provide academic advising for undergraduates in University College for Academic Success (UCAS) as well as serve as liaison to degree colleges, helping students who are matriculating as well as those who need alternative degree pathways. Assigned to a designated academic major, provide individual and group advising to facilitate the transition to college and progression to graduation in a timely manner. Collaborate with faculty in the degree-granting colleges to assist with students’ progress to degree, curriculum materials, and all advising issues to best meet student needs.
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BASIC FUNCTION:
Provide academic advising for undergraduates in University College for Academic Success (UCAS) as well as serve as liaison to degree colleges, helping students who are matriculating as well as those who need alternative degree pathways. Assigned to a designated academic major, provide individual and group advising to facilitate the transition to college and progression to graduation in a timely manner. Collaborate with faculty in the degree-granting colleges to assist with students’ progress to degree, curriculum materials, and all advising issues to best meet student needs.
Duties and Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Advise and monitor progress of UCAS students, ensuring progress toward graduation in a timely fashion.
Initiate student contact, providing intrusive advising outreach whenever possible.
Collaborate with and support other advisors in UCAS.
Participate in academic reviews in UCAS as required.
Assist in planning and executing programs as required.
Advise in orientation sessions.
Support student needs in the summer and during breaks throughout the calendar year.
Assist students exploring majors.
Work closely with experiential/internship and career advisors to provide up-to-date information related to internship, major and career choices.
Work evenings and weekends as necessary.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform additional duties as required.
LICENSES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT:
Computers, printers; database management and spreadsheet software; student record-keeping systems.
Advise and monitor progress of UCAS students, ensuring progress toward graduation in a timely fashion.
Initiate student contact, providing intrusive advising outreach whenever possible.
Collaborate with and support other advisors in UCAS.
Participate in academic reviews in UCAS as required.
Assist in planning and executing programs as required.
Advise in orientation sessions.
Support student needs in the summer and during breaks throughout the calendar year.
Assist students exploring majors.
Work closely with experiential/internship and career advisors to provide up-to-date information related to internship, major and career choices.
Work evenings and weekends as necessary.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform additional duties as required.
LICENSES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT:
Computers, printers; database management and spreadsheet software; student record-keeping systems.
Required Qualifications
REQUIRED:
1. Master’s degree with a minimum of two years of experience in academic advising, time as a graduate student included, OR Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of five years providing academic advising in a higher education setting.
2. Demonstrated experience working with current or aspiring college students.
3. Demonstrated strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
4. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.
5. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.
6. Demonstrated experience and dedication to integrating issues of inclusion, equity and social justice in your work.
1. Master’s degree with a minimum of two years of experience in academic advising, time as a graduate student included, OR Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of five years providing academic advising in a higher education setting.
2. Demonstrated experience working with current or aspiring college students.
3. Demonstrated strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
4. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.
5. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.
6. Demonstrated experience and dedication to integrating issues of inclusion, equity and social justice in your work.
Preferred Qualifications
PREFERRED:
1. Master’s degree in college student personnel in higher education and counseling, or in a comparable program.
2. Demonstrated ability to utilize current social media applications, Brightspace (or similar platform), on-line advising, presentation technology and student records systems (i.e., PeopleSoft.)
3. Demonstrated experience with Starfish systems.
4. Demonstrated skills in assessment.
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ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.
1. Master’s degree in college student personnel in higher education and counseling, or in a comparable program.
2. Demonstrated ability to utilize current social media applications, Brightspace (or similar platform), on-line advising, presentation technology and student records systems (i.e., PeopleSoft.)
3. Demonstrated experience with Starfish systems.
4. Demonstrated skills in assessment.
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ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.
Environmental Conditions
This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
Posting Date
10/01/2024
Closing Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please attach the following 3 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:
(#1) Cover letter.
(#2) Resume.
(#3) Other Document – References – the names and contact information of three professional references. (Note: this document is required even though references may be listed on the application).
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/14041
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Resume
- Other Document - References
Salary : $57,155 - $86,321
