New 
Academic Advisor
 University of Rhode Island | |
 United States, Rhode Island, Kingston | |
 Nov 07, 2026 | |
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Academic Advisor
Posting Number: SF02250 Position Type: Professional Staff Union: PSA/NEA - Professional Staff Assoc Pay Grade Level: Grade Level: 10 Pay Grade Range: Salary Hiring Range: $60,000 - $65,000 Department: Dean, College of Business Campus Location: Kingston Job Description Summary: Search will be open until filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by 11/20/2026. Applications received after 11/20/2026 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: Provide academic advising for undergraduate students in the College of Business. Responsible for thoroughly understanding the curriculum, university policy, and campus resources. Participate in ongoing training in all aspects of academic advising, including the use of technology and data management systems that support effective advising. Duties and Responsibilities: KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * Provide academic counsel and advice to undergraduate students, prospective students, and graduate students if applicable.* 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 and support other advisors, faculty, and administrators within the college and university.* Participate in academic reviews that may include scholastic standing, as needed.* Assist in the accurate and timely evaluation and posting of transfer credits for new and continuing students in collaboration with the academic coordinator, assistant/associate dean or his/her designee.* Participate and assist in the coordination of relevant college events involving undergraduate and/or prospective students.* Assist in the advisement of prospective students during university-led and college hosted orientation sessions for new students.* Assist/advise students who may want to change majors.* Work closely with Career Services to provide up-to-date information to students related to career and major choices. OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Attend conferences and workshops. Maintain relevant statistical data as required. Perform additional duties as required. LICENSES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT: Personal computers, printers; word processing, database management, and spreadsheet software. Posting Date: 11/06/2026 To apply, visit https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/17309 je-e95e580934964c91a602deb572bf26c3 | |