Academic Advisor (College of Business) - 2

Positions Posting Number:

SF02048

Position Type:

Professional Staff Union:

PSA/NEA -

Professional Staff Assoc Pay Grade Level:

Grade Level:

10

Pay Grade Range:

Anticipated Hiring Salary :

$60,000

Department:

Dean, College of Business Campus Location:

Kingston Job Description Summary:

The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by 08/18/2025. Applications received after 08/18/2025 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. _________________________________________________________________________________________________

BASIC FUNCTION

Provide academic advising to undergraduates in the College of Business. Assigned to designated academic majors, facilitating progression to graduation in a timely manner. Responsible for thorough knowledge of the curriculum, university policy, and campus resources. Work closely with the faculty of the majors they represent and the Dean's Office.

Duties and Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide academic counsel and advice to undergraduate students, prospective students, and graduate students if applicable, ensuring that they progress toward graduation in a timely fashion. Initiate student contact, providing intrusive advising outreach as appropriate. Coordinate relevant college events involving undergraduate and/or prospective students. Assist with advising during new student orientation and transfer orientation. Participate in academic reviews as pertain to the Scholastic Standing process. Assist in planning and executing of programs in residence halls, evenings and weekends as required. Assist/advise students who may want to change majors. Work closely with the College of Business Career Center and the Center for Career and Experiential Education in order to provide up-to-date information to students related to career and major choices. Research, compile, and maintain statistical data and reports regarding student progress. Participate in on-going training in all aspects of academic advising, including the use of technology and data management systems that support effective advising.

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:

08/06/2025 To apply, visit https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/16925 je-a3c8cb28af5b445f85f51bcc4e973e11