Academic Advisor

Job Title:

Academic Advisor I (T233820)

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) seeks an Academic Advisor I for the Collat School of Business. This position will provide timely and concise academic advising to students in the Department of Accounting and Finance.

• Understand the history and role of academic advising in higher education.
• Understand core values and theories relevant to academic advising.
• Understand various approaches and methods in academic advising.
• Articulate personal philosophy of advising.
• Create rapport and maintain basic relationships.
• Provide guidance on course selection, prerequisites, career planning, and continuing higher education.
• Proactively identify and support students not meeting academic expectations.

• Direct student advising.
• Case management and documentation.
• Outreach and student success initiatives.
• Administrative and operational responsibilities.
• Collaboration and campus partnerships.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Counseling, Education or a related field and two (2) years of related experience. Work experience does not substitute for education.
• Two (2) years of related experience in collegiate or high school academic advising.

Preferred skills:

• Attention to detail.
• Understanding of academic curriculum requirements to move students toward graduation.
• Ability to follow and retain instructions.
• Good analytical skills.
• Experience with various student record systems.
• Adherence to privacy laws.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cohesive team.
• Effective interaction with college students.

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator.

The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located /titleix.

Primary

Location:

University

Job Category:
Clerical & Administrative

Organization:  Accounting and Finance

Employee Status:
Regular

Shift: Day/1st Shift

Work Arrangement:
Onsite (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager)