Academic Advisor

Position Information

Posting Number SF02250 Job Title Academic Advisor Position Number 108991 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 Hiring Range: $60,000 - $65,000 Status Calendar Year, Full-time, Permanent

Department Information

Department Dean, College of Business 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

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.

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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:

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.

Required Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED:

1. Master's degree in business, student personnel, higher education, or a related field with a minimum of two years of experience working in higher education or specific training in academic advising or career counseling, OR Bachelor's degree with a minimum of five years of experience in academic advising in a higher education setting. Evidence of excellent skills in writing, speaking, and working with students.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred:

1. Experience with on-line information, presentation technology and student records systems (such as Peoplesoft).

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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 reasonable accommodation by contacting the URI benefits office at 401-874-2416. For TTY assistance, contact R.I. Relay Services at 711.

Environmental Conditions

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Posting Date 11/06/2026 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 search committee.

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/17304