Academic Advisor III – Nursing Student Success Lead

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Alabama at Birmingham seeks a Student Counselor to advise students on course selection, prerequisites, and career planning, while supporting nursing student success and retention goals. The role includes counseling, outreach, and collaboration with faculty and the Office of Student Success.

The position emphasizes leadership in recruitment, data reporting, and adherence to FERPA, HIPAA, and donor/alumni confidentiality standards as part of the School of Nursing mission.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Counseling, Education or related field.
• Four (4) years of related experience required; work experience may NOT substitute for education.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills; strong interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provides personal counseling, information, and guidance concerning course prerequisites, degree requirements, curriculum planning, and career opportunities.
• Acts as liaison to Director/Assistant Dean in student grievance matters; clarifies problems and establishes action steps.
• Maintains department competitiveness and proficiency through monitoring publications and serving as liaison 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 students in the nursing school application process.
• Maintains confidentiality in accordance with standards.

Education

Master's degree in Counseling, Education or related field

Job description

University of Alabama at Birmingham seeks a Student Counselor to advise students on course selection, prerequisites, and career planning, while supporting nursing student success and retention goals. The role includes counseling, outreach, and collaboration with faculty and the Office of Student Success.

The position emphasizes leadership in recruitment, data reporting, and adherence to FERPA, HIPAA, and donor/alumni confidentiality standards as part of the School of Nursing mission.