Academic Advisor Iii

Overview

Job Description - ACADEMIC ADVISOR III (T231960). The School of Health Professions is seeking an Academic Advisor III to support the program of Biomedical Sciences. The advisor will select academic advising practices that support student success, create and maintain a safe, equitable and inclusive environment, and develop an advanced network of cross-campus relationships and resources. The advisor will assist the academic unit with interpretation of regulations, policies, offerings and procedures;

create education plans aligned with students  aspirations, interests, strengths and values; and implement a personal philosophy of academic advising using multiple advising techniques and styles.

The advisor will build rapport and maintain expert-level relationships with students, adapt advising approaches for a diverse student population, deliver training to advisors within the unit, develop new programming and methods for working with students, and provide leadership within the department/unit and the UAB community.

Salary Range: $46,530 - $75,615

• Provide academic advising to students in the Biomedical Sciences program, using multiple advising techniques and styles.
• Develop education plans that align with students  aspirations, interests, strengths, and values.
• Interpret institutional regulations, policies, offerings, and procedures to assist the academic unit.
• Foster a safe, equitable, and inclusive environment responsive to a diverse student population.
• Create and maintain relationships with campus resources and partners to support student success.
• Deliver training to advisors within the unit and develop new programming and methods for working with students.
• Provide leadership within the department/unit and the UAB community.

Master s degree in Counseling, Education or a related field and four (4) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for the education requirement.

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.

University

Clerical & Administrative

SHP Dean s Office

Regular

Shift: Day/1st Shift

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