Academic Advisor I

University of Alabama; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa is seeking an Academic Advisor I to guide graduate students in the College of Education on academic progress and course planning. The role collaborates with the Director of Graduate Student Success and program coordinators, and also recruits for master's, Ed.S., and doctoral programs.

It is an on-site position in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The advisor will guide students on progress, plan courses, explain policies, and support retention and enrollment across

Qualifications

• Guide graduate students on academic progress and university resources.
• Identify courses to be completed in upcoming semesters.
• Explain University and College policies.
• Recruit for master's, Ed.S., and doctoral programs.
• Teach a compass course as needed.

Responsibilities

• Guide students on academic progress, courses, and University resources.
• Identify courses to be completed in upcoming semesters.
• Explain University and College policies.
• Enhance graduate student advisement, recruitment, and retention in the College of Education.
• Recruit for M.A., Ed.S., and doctoral programs.
• Teach a compass course as needed.

Skills

Student advising

Recruitment

Course planning

Policy explanation

Retention efforts

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

University of Alabama is hiring an Academic Advisor I to guide graduate students in the College of Education on academic progress and course planning. The role works with the Director of Graduate Student Success and program coordinators and also recruits for master's, Ed.S., and doctoral programs. It is an on-site position in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Highlights

• Guide students on academic progress, courses, and University resources.
• Identify courses to be completed in upcoming semesters.
• Explain University and College policies.
• Enhance graduate student advisement, recruitment, and retention in the College of Education.
• Recruit for M.A., Ed.S., and doctoral programs.
• Teach a compass course as needed.
• Hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
• Earn a minimum of $44,600 per year, with a midpoint of $55,800.
• Apply by October 8, 2026.