Academic Advisor

Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number
SF02064

Job Title
Academic Advisor (College of Health Sciences) (2 Positions)

Position Number
101727 & 101728

FTE
1.00

FLSA
Exempt

Position Type
Professional Staff

Union
PSA/NEA - Professional Staff Assoc

Pay Grade Level
Grade Level: 10

Pay Grade Range
Anticipated Hiring Salary = $60,000

Status
Calendar Year, Full-time, Permanent

Department Information

Department
Dean Health Sciences

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 1, 2025. Applications received after October 1, 2025 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:

Provide academic advising for undergraduate students. Assigned to Psychology BA and BS as designated academic major. Provide individual and group advising sessions and workshops to facilitate the transition to college and progression to graduation in a timely manner. Collaborate with staff, faculty, and administration to assist with students' progress to degree, curriculum materials, and all advising issues to best meet student needs.

Duties and Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Monitor student academic record progression and enrollment status. Update student records in student information system.

Initiate student contact, providing proactive advising outreach. Advise students on course, minor, and major curriculum options and readmission throughout the calendar year.

Ensure progress toward timely degree completion and communicate with students regarding progress.

Collaborate with other advisors, campus departments, and support offices to promote student success and retention efforts.

Participate in academic reviews that may include scholastic standing.

Attend and assist with planning and executing programs and events as required.

Plan and execute events with the living learning community associated with assigned majors.

Present, prepare for, and advise during orientation and transfer sessions.

Assist students exploring majors.

Utilize the student success software to maintain up to date records and notes on students.

Create advising materials for students.

Routinely review, interpret, and post credit from external sources and escalate as appropriate.

Work with experiential/internship and career advisors to provide up-to-date information related to internship, major, and career choices.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Support students from the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI).

When appropriate, teach First-Year seminar as assigned.

Participate on university committee(s), training(s), conference(s), etc. representing your academic unit as assigned.

Advising may include student support, especially in 4+1 and ABM programs when appropriate.

Perform other duties as assigned.

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 of experience providing academic advising in a higher education setting, OR Bachelor's degree with a minimum of five years of experience advising/counseling (academics, career, non-traditional pathways, etc.) current and/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.

6. Demonstrated experience in and/or dedication to integrating issues of inclusion, equity and social justice in your work.

Preferred Qualifications

PREFERRED:

• Master's degree in college student personnel in higher education and counseling, or psychology, or a related field.

• Demonstrated ability to utilize applications, Brightspace (or similar learning management platform), on-line advising, presentation technology and student records systems (i.e., PeopleSoft.).

• Demonstrated experience with student success platforms (i.e., Starfish).

• Demonstrated experience working with college students.

• Demonstrated skills in assessment.

The University of Rhode Island is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the University of Rhode Island to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability.

Environmental Conditions

This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Work evenings and weekends as necessary.

Posting Date
09/17/2025

Closing Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please attach the following 3 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:

(#1) Cover letter.

(#2) Resume.

(#3) Diversity Statement

Note: References will be upon request by the committee.

Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/15657

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