Senior Academic Advisor

Posting Details

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.

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 Qualifications

REQUIRED:

1. 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.

2. Experience working with current or aspiring college students.

3. Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

4. Proficiency in written communication skills.

5. Ability to work with diverse groups/populations.

6. Skills in utilizing, and leading others to utilize, technologies for advising functions and related data analyses.

7. Experience and 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 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

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