Director, Undergrad Academic Advising Services

Position Information

Posting Number SF02142 Job Title Director, Undergrad Academic Advising Services Position Number #000000 FTE 1.00 FLSA Exempt Position Type Professional Staff Union Non-Union Classified Staff Pay Grade Level Grade Level: 14 Pay Grade Range Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $90,000 - $115,000 Status Calendar Year, Full-time, Permanent

Department Information

Department Undergraduate Success and Student Support 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 May 16, 2026. Applications received after May 16, 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:

The Director contributes to the FOCUS URI Strategic Plan by providing leadership, expertise, and assessment of undergraduate advising within a mixed advising model that includes both professional and faculty advisors. In addition to overseeing the day-to-day operations of the advising enterprise, the Director coordinates advising efforts with stakeholders across degree-granting colleges and key campus partners (e.g., Fannon Institute for Student Success, Enrollment Services, New Student Transitions, Disability, Access, and Inclusion) to ensure comprehensive support for students. As a key member of the university-wide advising leadership team (Advising Council), the Director leads short-term, cross-college initiatives focused on the development and implementation of advising strategies. The role also emphasizes the integration of best practices and current research in student retention and persistence to enhance advising effectiveness.

Duties and Responsibilities

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Recognizing the University is moving to a mixed method of advising, develop, direct, and implement the strategic plan for university wide academic advising, which is aligned within the Degree Colleges, Academic Affairs, and the University strategic plans related to academic advising, degree planning, and student success.
• As the University transitions to an enhanced method of undergraduate advising, support degree granting colleges in their advising models that connect to the overall goals, systems, and operations of the University.
• Serve as the primary point of contact and expert for those who supervise academic advisors within the degree colleges. Provide the faculty senate advising committee information and data when requested.
• Ensure the strategic use of technology and delivery of advising practices. Work collaboratively with the Coordinator for Retention Programs to onboard advisors on the student success platforms. Work with degree-granting college colleagues to ensure that advisors and students are connected via technology platforms.
• Contribute to student success, retention, and persistence goals by utilizing and recommending best-practices and current research related to student success.
• Manage the coordination of and day-to-day operation of advising and registration components of Orientation in collaboration with New Student Transitions (NST), First Year Experience (FYE), and degree colleges, including the arrangement and contracting of additional faculty/staff, logistics, etc.
• Identify advising resources to support advisors in their professional development. Work with University on training and development programs on advising.
• Responsible for ensuring consistent production, collection, and reporting of data

related to the assessment of advising practices, student support and satisfaction, etc. Serve on NECHE committee when requested.

• Coordinate the work of and serve as a member of the Advising Council, lead short-term teams in reviewing policy, assist in coordinating the development and implementation of advising best practices, assist in the development and delivery of various university wide advisor training and professional development efforts.
• Assist in the creation, production, and maintenance of any centralized print and electronic materials for academic advising, including websites.
• Address inconsistencies in advising practices and work with departments to create clear and consistent guidelines for advisors to reduce barriers for students. Communicate continuously with the colleges and their advising teams.
• Responsible for sharing important announcements impacting advising practices.
• Represent the advising unit on various university and college committees and work groups.
• Participate in college wide recruitment activities and events.

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 QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Earned master's degree.

2. Minimum of five years of experience serving in an undergraduate advising capacity in higher education.

3. Experience working with national best practices and research related to student success, academic advising, and retention.

4. Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff and other campus stakeholders.

5. Experience with advising technology/systems that support student success.

6. Supervisory skills.

7. Ability to interpret institutional policies, plans, rules, operations, and objectives and communicate the interpretation to others.

8. Ability to manage complex projects and systems.

9. Commitment to equitable advising practices.

10. Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.

11. Proficiency in written communication skills.

12. Ability to work with diverse groups/populations.

Preferred Qualifications

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. PhD or equivalent in higher education or related field.

2. Progressive experience in academic advising.

3. Conflict resolution skills.

4. Advisor training experience.

5. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a complex academic environment with minimal supervision.

6. Knowledge of FERPA and ADA requirements.

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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 05/04/2026 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/16653