Academic Advisor

80 Lower College Road, Kingston, RI 02881

Search will be open until filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by 10/17/2026. Applications received after 10/17/2026 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. THE OPPORTUNITY FOR A REMOTE / HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE IS POSSIBLE AFTER SIX MONTHS . POSITION SUMMARY :
Provide academic advising for undergraduate students. Assigned to designated academic major(s). Provide individual and group advising sessions and workshops to facilitate the transition to college and progression to graduation in a timely manner. Collaborate with staff, faculty, and administration to assist with students’ progress to degree, curriculum materials, and all advising issues to best meet student needs.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : Monitor student academic record progression and enrollment status. Update student records in student information system. 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 other advisors, campus departments, and support offices to promote student success and retention efforts.

Participate in academic reviews that may include scholastic standing. Attend and assist with planning and executing programs and events as required. Plan and execute events with the living learning community associated with assigned majors. Present, prepare for, and advise during orientation and transfer sessions. Assist students exploring majors. Utilize the student success software to maintain up to date records and notes on students.

Create advising materials for students. Routinely review, interpret, and post credit from external sources and elevate as appropriate. Work with experiential/internship and career advisors to provide up-to-date information related to internship, major, and career choices.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : Support students from the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI). When appropriate, teach First-Year seminar as assigned. Participate on university committee(s), training(s), conference(s), etc. representing your academic unit as assigned. Advising may include student support, especially in 4+1 and ABM programs when appropriate. Perform other duties as assigned.
LICENSES , TOOLS , AND EQUIPMENT : Computers, printers; database management and spreadsheet software; student record-keeping systems.

REQUIRED : 1. Master’s degree with a minimum of two years of experience in academic advising, time as a graduate student included, OR Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of five years of experience providing academic advising in a higher education setting, OR Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of five years of experience advising/counseling (academics, career, non-traditional pathways, etc.) current and/or aspiring college students.

2. Demonstrated strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
3. Demonstrated proficiency in written…