What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Academic Advisor (College of Pharmacy) position at University of Rhode Island?
Position Information
Posting Number SF02109 Job Title Senior Academic Advisor (College of Pharmacy) Position Number 107481 FTE 1.00 FLSA Exempt Position Type Professional Staff Union PSA/NEA - Professional Staff Assoc Pay Grade Level Grade Level: 11 Pay Grade Range Anticipated Salary Hiring Range: $75,000 - $95,000 Status Calendar Year, Full-time, Permanent
Department Information
Department Dean Pharmacy 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 January 7, 2026. Applications received after January 7, 2026 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.
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About URI
The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State’s flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City.
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Position Summary
Oversee a project-based area that supports the College of Pharmacy and student success. Provide academic advising for undergraduate and professional students in the College of Pharmacy, helping students who are matriculating as well as those who need alternative degree pathways. Provide individual and group advising to facilitate the transition to college and progression to graduation in a timely manner. As assigned, collaborate with faculty to assist with students’ progress to degree, curriculum materials, and all advising issues to best meet student needs.
Duties and Responsibilities
Key Duties And Responsibilities
Oversee a project-based area that supports the College of Pharmacy and student success.
Provide prescriptive and development advising and monitoring of progress, ensuring progress toward graduation in a timely fashion.
Utilize necessary technology systems to evaluate student records and record advisement notes and forms.
Make necessary referrals to support areas on campus to foster student success. Initiate student contact, providing intrusive advising outreach whenever possible.
Collaborate with and support other advisors in Fannon Institute for Student Success, College of Pharmacy and across area.
Participate in academic reviews in College of Pharmacy as required.
Assist in planning and executing academic major/minor programs as required.
Advise in orientation sessions and special advising days for new and transfer students.
Support student needs in the summer and during breaks throughout the calendar year.
Assist students exploring and changing majors.
Work closely with faculty, experiential/internship and career advisors to provide up-to-date information related to internship, major and career choices.
For College of Pharmacy advisors, support students in degree audits needed to apply for graduation.
Other Duties And Responsibilities
Perform related duties as assigned.
Licenses, Tools, And Equipment
Computers, printers; database management and spreadsheet software; student record-keeping systems.
Required
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Eeo Statement
URI is unwavering in its commitment to equal opportunity, community, equity, and diversity. In furtherance of its mission to serve and support all learners as the state’s public flagship university, URI continues to expand efforts to recruit and retain a broadly representative workforce as well as to regularly evaluate the effectiveness of those efforts. All employment decisions, including hiring, are made without regard to protected status. Qualified individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting the URI benefits office at 401-874-2416. For TTY assistance, contact R.I. Relay Services at 711.
Environmental Conditions
This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
Posting Date 12/24/2025 Closing Date Special Instructions to Applicants
Please attach the following 2 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:
(#1) Cover letter.
(#2) Resume.
Note: References will be upon request by the search committee.
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/16074
Posting Number SF02109 Job Title Senior Academic Advisor (College of Pharmacy) Position Number 107481 FTE 1.00 FLSA Exempt Position Type Professional Staff Union PSA/NEA - Professional Staff Assoc Pay Grade Level Grade Level: 11 Pay Grade Range Anticipated Salary Hiring Range: $75,000 - $95,000 Status Calendar Year, Full-time, Permanent
Department Information
Department Dean Pharmacy 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 January 7, 2026. Applications received after January 7, 2026 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
About URI
The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State’s flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City.
________________________________________________________________________________________________
Position Summary
Oversee a project-based area that supports the College of Pharmacy and student success. Provide academic advising for undergraduate and professional students in the College of Pharmacy, helping students who are matriculating as well as those who need alternative degree pathways. Provide individual and group advising to facilitate the transition to college and progression to graduation in a timely manner. As assigned, collaborate with faculty to assist with students’ progress to degree, curriculum materials, and all advising issues to best meet student needs.
Duties and Responsibilities
Key Duties And Responsibilities
Oversee a project-based area that supports the College of Pharmacy and student success.
Provide prescriptive and development advising and monitoring of progress, ensuring progress toward graduation in a timely fashion.
Utilize necessary technology systems to evaluate student records and record advisement notes and forms.
Make necessary referrals to support areas on campus to foster student success. Initiate student contact, providing intrusive advising outreach whenever possible.
Collaborate with and support other advisors in Fannon Institute for Student Success, College of Pharmacy and across area.
Participate in academic reviews in College of Pharmacy as required.
Assist in planning and executing academic major/minor programs as required.
Advise in orientation sessions and special advising days for new and transfer students.
Support student needs in the summer and during breaks throughout the calendar year.
Assist students exploring and changing majors.
Work closely with faculty, experiential/internship and career advisors to provide up-to-date information related to internship, major and career choices.
For College of Pharmacy advisors, support students in degree audits needed to apply for graduation.
Other Duties And Responsibilities
Perform related duties as assigned.
Licenses, Tools, And Equipment
Computers, printers; database management and spreadsheet software; student record-keeping systems.
Required
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree with a minimum of four years’ experience in academic advising, OR Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of six years’ experience in academic advising, OR Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of six years’ experience in advising/counseling (academics, career, non-traditional pathways, etc.) with current and/or aspiring college students.
- Experience working with current or aspiring college students.
- Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
- Proficiency in written communication skills.
- Ability to work with diverse groups/populations.
- Skills in utilizing, and leading others to utilize, technologies for advising functions and related data analyses.
- Experience and dedication to integrating issues of inclusion, equity and social justice in your work.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in college student personnel in higher education and counseling, or in a comparable program.
- Ability to utilize current social media.
- Ability to utilize online learning management systems (e.g., Brightspace applications or similar platform), on-line advising, presentation technology, and student records systems (e.g., PeopleSoft.).
- Experience with student communication records systems (such as Starfish); and Skills in assessment.
Eeo Statement
URI is unwavering in its commitment to equal opportunity, community, equity, and diversity. In furtherance of its mission to serve and support all learners as the state’s public flagship university, URI continues to expand efforts to recruit and retain a broadly representative workforce as well as to regularly evaluate the effectiveness of those efforts. All employment decisions, including hiring, are made without regard to protected status. Qualified individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting the URI benefits office at 401-874-2416. For TTY assistance, contact R.I. Relay Services at 711.
Environmental Conditions
This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
Posting Date 12/24/2025 Closing Date Special Instructions to Applicants
Please attach the following 2 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:
(#1) Cover letter.
(#2) Resume.
Note: References will be upon request by the search committee.
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/16074
Salary : $75,000 - $95,000