Academic Advisor I - 530718

The University of Alabama; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama is seeking an Academic Advisor I to guide students on academic progress, course selection, and university resources. You will identify upcoming-semester course plans and explain relevant policies to students.

May teach the compass course as needed. This role collaborates with the College to enhance graduate program recruitment and student success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to University students on academic progress, courses, University resources.
• Identify courses to be completed in upcoming semesters.
• Explain University and College policies.
• May teach compass course as needed.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Pay Grade/Pay Range:Minimum: $44,600 - Midpoint: $55,800 (Salaried E6)

Department/Organization:212701 - Special Education

Normal Work Schedule:Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

Job Summary:The Academic Advisor I provides guidance to University students on academic progress, courses, University resources, etc. Identifies courses to be completed in upcoming semesters. Explains University and College policies. May teach compass course as needed.

Additional Department Summary:Works closely with a designated Department Head, Director of Graduate Student Success, and Program Coordinators to enhance graduate student advisement, recruitment, retention, and the overall graduate student experience in the College of Education. Recruits for M.A., Ed.S., and doctoral programs.

Required Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree or higher.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity:The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’sKnow Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegalposter.

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