Academic Advisor

The University of Rhode Island; Kingston (RI); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rhode Island is seeking an Academic Advisor to provide undergraduate advising, individually and in groups, supporting student progression to degree completion. You will work with designated majors, coordinate with staff and faculty, and contribute to advising materials and outreach throughout the year.

Remote/hybrid work scheduling may be possible after six months, with responsibilities including enrollment monitoring, course planning, and collaboration with career and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with two years of academic advising experience or Bachelor’s with five years of advising experience in higher education
• Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Written communication skills
• Experience with data management systems
• Ability to work with diverse groups/populations
• Commitment to inclusion, equity and social justice in work

Responsibilities

• Monitor student academic record progression and enrollment status
• Update student records in the student information system
• Advise students on course, minor, and major options and readmission
• Collaborate with advisors, campus departments, and support offices to promote student success and retention
• Participate in academic reviews and campus programs/events
• Support CCRI students and teach First-Year seminar when assigned
• Engage on university committees and represent the academic unit as needed

Skills

Academic advising

Student counseling

Data management

Communication skills

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Master’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

PeopleSoft

Brightspace

Starfish

Job description

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.

Duties and Responsibilities

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 Qualifications

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 communication skills. 4. Demonstrated experience with data management systems. 5. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations. 6. Demonstrated experience in and/or dedication to integrating issues of inclusion, equity and social justice in your work.

Preferred Qualifications

PREFERRED : 1. Master’s degree in college student personnel in higher education and counseling, or a related field. 2. Demonstrated ability to utilize applications, Brightspace (or similar learning management platform), on-line advising, presentation technology and student records systems (i.e., PeopleSoft.). 3. Demonstrated experience with student success platforms (i.e., Starfish). 4. Demonstrated experience working with college students. 5. Demonstrated skills in assessment.

EEO Statement:

URI is unwavering in its commitment to equal opportunity, community, equity, and diversity. In furtherance of its mission to serve and support all learners as the state’s public flagship university, URI continues to expand efforts to recruit and retain a broadly representative workforce as well as to regularly evaluate the effectiveness of those efforts. All employment decisions, including hiring, are made without regard to protected status. Qualified individuals with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation by contacting the URI benefits office at 401-874-2416. For TTY assistance, contact R.I. Relay Services at 711.

Environmental Conditions

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS : This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions. Work evenings and weekends as necessary.

Posting Date

Posting Date 10/05/2026

Closing Date