Academic Advisor; College of Business
Job in
Kingston, Washington County, Rhode Island, 02881, USA
Listed on 2026-06-02
Listing for:
University of Rhode Island
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-02
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Academic, University Professor, Education Administration, Academic Counselor
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Kingston
Position Information
Posting Number SF02048 Job Title Academic Advisor (College of Business) - 2 Positions Position Number 108488 & (107482 - added 10-24-2025) FTE 1.00 FLSA Exempt Position Type Professional Staff Union PSA/NEA - Professional Staff Assoc Pay Grade Level Grade Level: 10 Pay Grade Range Anticipated Hiring Salary : $60,000 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: ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).)
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 08/18/2025. Applications received after 08/18/2025 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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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.
Required Qualifications
REQUIRED:
1. Master's degree with a minimum of two years of experience in academic advising in higher education (may include time as graduate student), OR, a Bachelor's degree with a minimum of five years full-time experience in academic advising in higher education, OR Bachelor's degree with a minimum of five years of demonstrated experience advising/counseling current or aspiring college students.
2. Demonstrated experience working with current or aspiring college students.
3. Demonstrated strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
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Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.
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