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Academic Advisor (University College for Academic Success) - 2 Positions
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University of Rhode Island is Hiring an Academic Advisor (University College for Academic Success) - 2 Positions Near Kingston, RI
Position Information
Posting Number
SF01737
Job Title
Academic Advisor (University College for Academic Success) - 2 Positions
Position Number
109097 & 108965
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: $55,761 - $84,216
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 March 22, 2024. Applications received after March 22, 2024, may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs, but are not guaranteed full consideration.
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BASICFUNCTION:
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 staff and 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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BASICFUNCTION:
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 staff and 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
ESSENTIALDUTIESANDRESPONSIBILITIES:
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 advising 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.
Teach URI01 as assigned.
Work evenings and weekends, as necessary.
OTHERDUTIESANDRESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform other duties as assigned.
LICENSES, TOOLS, ANDEQUIPMENT:
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 advising 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.
Teach URI01 as assigned.
Work evenings and weekends, as necessary.
OTHERDUTIESANDRESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform other duties as assigned.
LICENSES, TOOLS, ANDEQUIPMENT:
Computers, printers; database management and spreadsheet software; student record-keeping systems.
Required Qualifications
REQUIRED:
1. Master’s degree by time of hire 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, OR Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of five years of demonstrated experience advising/counseling current or aspiring college students.
2. Demonstrated strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
3. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.
4. Demonstrated experience with data management systems.
5. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.
1. Master’s degree by time of hire 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, OR Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of five years of demonstrated experience advising/counseling current or aspiring college students.
2. Demonstrated strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
3. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.
4. Demonstrated experience with data management systems.
5. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.
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 applications, Brightspace (or similar platform), on-line advising, presentation technology and student records systems (i.e., PeopleSoft.).
3. Demonstrated experience with Starfish.
4. Demonstrated experience working with college students.
5. Demonstrated skills in assessment.
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ALLREQUIREMENTSARESUBJECT TO POSSIBLEMODIFICATIONS TO REASONABLYACCOMMODATEINDIVIDUALSWITHDISABILITIES.
1. Master’s degree in college student personnel in higher education and counseling, or in a comparable program.
2. Demonstrated ability to utilize applications, Brightspace (or similar platform), on-line advising, presentation technology and student records systems (i.e., PeopleSoft.).
3. Demonstrated experience with Starfish.
4. Demonstrated experience working with college students.
5. Demonstrated skills in assessment.
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ALLREQUIREMENTSARESUBJECT TO POSSIBLEMODIFICATIONS TO REASONABLYACCOMMODATEINDIVIDUALSWITHDISABILITIES.
Environmental Conditions
This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
Posting Date
02/29/2024
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).
(#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/13079
Applicant Documents
Required DocumentsOptional Documents
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Resume
- Other Document - References
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Colleges & Universities
SALARY
$50k-64k (estimate)
POST DATE
05/10/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
06/07/2024
WEBSITE
uri.edu
HEADQUARTERS
KINGSTON, RI
SIZE
1,000 - 3,000
FOUNDED
1892
CEO
SHARON BELL
REVENUE
$200M - $500M
INDUSTRY
Colleges & Universities
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