ACADEMIC ADVISOR III

UAB; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 47,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

UAB in Alabama seeks an Academic Advisor III to guide students on course selection, prerequisites, career planning, and continuing higher education. This role may lead as a counselor and assist in recruiting/retention, coordinating with the Director of Student Success and other deans.

Confidentiality and FERPA/HIPAA compliance are essential. The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in Counseling, Education or a related field with four years of related experience and will report to the

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Education or related field and four (4) years of related experience required.
• Ideal candidate should possess highly developed written and verbal communication skills along with well-developed interpersonal skills to counsel, encourage, and persuade students and potential students.
• Strong problem-solving, time management, and organizational skills are crucial to this role.
• Must adhere to FERPA, HIPAA and donor/alumni confidentiality standards.

Responsibilities

• Provides personal counseling, information, and guidance concerning course prerequisites, degree requirements, curriculum planning, and career opportunities.
• Acts as liaison to the Director/Assistant Dean in student grievance matters and clarifies problem areas with clients.
• Maintains department competitiveness by monitoring publications, attending meetings and conferences, and liaising with internal and external organizations.
• Provides student information to various departments and scholarship sponsors.
• Prepares analyses and reports depicting the status of students and other information as requested.
• Assumes lead role in student recruitment and retention.
• Plans seminars/workshops and assists with nursing school applications.
• Maintains confidentiality in accordance with standards.
• Provides data and information regarding undergraduate programs and recruiting for reports as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Counseling

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Master’s degree in Counseling, Education or related field

Four years of related experience

Job description

ACADEMIC ADVISOR III – (T239916)

Description

SUMMARY: Under general supervision, provides guidance and advice to students on such matters as course selection, course prerequisites, career planning, and continuing higher education. Provides counseling services on academic matters and other aspects of student life to students and prospective students. May act as a lead counselor for the school and provide training to other student counselor positions. Assumes a lead role in student recruitment/retention for the designated student population. May act as a liaison to the Assistant Dean and the Sr. Associate Dean in student grievance matters and assist in determining appropriate advising levels. Maintains accurate client information and adheres to the strict confidentiality standards. Provides new student orientation and outreach services as requested. May represent the School of Nursing when in contact with faculty, administrators, staff, and the community. This individual will report to the Director of Student Success-Academic Services and to the Assistant Dean of Student Success. The Office of Student Success reports to the Sr. Associate Dean for Academic Success.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provides personal counseling, information, and guidance concerning selection of course prerequisites, degree requirements, curriculum planning, and career opportunities.
2. Acts as a liaison to the Director/Assistant Dean in student grievance matters. Clarifies problem areas with clients and establishes action steps to alleviate these problems.
3. Maintains department competitiveness and proficiency through monitoring publications, attending meetings and conferences, and serving as liaison with internal and external organizations.
4. Provides student information to various departments and scholarship sponsors.
5. Prepares a variety of special and recurring analyses and reports depicting the status of students and other information as requested.
6. Assumes lead role in student recruitment and retention.
7. Plans various seminars/workshops as needed or requested. Verifies eligibility and assists students in the nursing school application process.
8. Maintains accurate student information and adheres to the strict confidentiality standards as outlined in the American Counseling Association Ethical Code.
9. In coordination with the SON Data Analyst/Registrar, provide data and information regarding undergraduate programs and recruiting for recurring and non-recurring reports as necessary for the business of the SON.
10. Perform other duties as assigned.

(Annual Salary: $46,530 – $75,615)

Qualifications

Master’s degree in Counseling, Education or a related field and four (4) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.
To be successful in this role, the ideal individual should possess highly developed written and verbal communication skills along with well-developed interpersonal skills to be able to counsel, encourage, and persuade students and potential students. Strong problem-solving, time management, and organizational skills are crucial to this role. This individual must adhere to all FERPA, HIPAA, and donor/alumni confidentiality standards and be willing to contribute and subscribe to the mission of the School of Nursing at The University of Alabama at Birmingham and be willing to contribute.
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 at uab.edu/titleix.

Primary Location

: University

Job Category

: Professional & Managerial

Organization

: 343001000 Nursing Student Success

Employee Status

: Regular
Shift: Day/1st Shift
Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager): Onsite