Updated: 1 day ago
Location: Kingston, PENNSYLVANIA
Deadline: ;
Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number | SF01737 |
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Job Title | Academic Advisor (University College for Academic Success) |
Position Number | 109097 |
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 |
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Contact(s) | Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu ) |
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Contact Email | |
Physical Demands | |
Campus Location | Kingston |
Grant Funded | No |
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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. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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 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 | 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 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. OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 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 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. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATIONS TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. |
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). |
Quicklink for Posting | https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/13079 |
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