Academic Advisor II

The University of Alabama; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama seeks an Academic Advisor II to guide students in academic progress, course selection, and university resources. You will explain policies, identify upcoming course requirements, and may teach compass courses while training entry-level advisors.

Additionally, you will provide proactive, holistic advising and case management for undecided freshmen in Crimson Edge and Exploring 4 Success programs, supporting their transition and success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and two years of academic advising experience or master's degree with some advising experience.
• Strong communication and public speaking skills; ability to work with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on academic progress, courses, and university resources.
• Identify courses to be completed in upcoming semesters and explain policies.
• Train entry-level advisors and may teach compass courses.
• Proactively support undecided freshmen in Crimson Edge and Exploring 4 Success programs.

Skills

Communication skills

Public speaking

MS Office

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Banner

DegreeWorks

onBase

MS Office

Job description

Pay Grade/Pay Range:Minimum: $49,100 - Midpoint: $61,400 (Salaried E7)

Department/Organization:200019 - Capstone Center for Student Success

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

Job Summary:The Academic Advisor II 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. Provides guidance and trains entry-level advisors. May teach compass course as needed.

Additional Department Summary:Provides proactive, holistic academic advising, case management, and support for undecided freshmen in the University’s Crimson Edge and Exploring 4 Success programs.

Required Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of academic advising experience; OR master's degree and some academic advising experience.

Skills and Knowledge:Ability to work with various groups of people. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Public speaking skills. Computer skills to include word processing, spreadsheet and/or database management. Good planning, coordinating, and organizing skills. Good analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to read and interpret policies and procedures. Knowledge of advising and academic management software (Banner, DegreeWorks, onBase, MS Office, etc).

Preferred Qualifications:Master's degree or at least 18 graduate semester hours in a teaching discipline in areas including STEM, Business, Higher Education, Student Development, or related fields. Experience advising, case managing and supporting undecided, undeclared, and/or exploratory students. Experience advising, case managing and supporting underprepared new freshmen students. Program design and development experience.

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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