Talent Development Advisor for Student Success

The University of Rhode Island; Kingston (RI); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rhode Island seeks a Talent Development Academic Advisor to build collaborative relationships through appreciative advising and guide students toward on-time graduation. You will support retention and coordinate individual and group advising sessions for Talent Development students, ensuring progress toward degree completion.

Key duties include coordinating support services, maintaining confidential records, and representing Talent Development on university committees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of three years of combined experience in two or more of: recruiting/advising in academic programs, coordinating programs, or Title IV grant work.
• Demonstrated school-based and/or community work experience.
• Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Program planning experience.
• Proficient written communication skills.
• Computer skills.
• Willingness to travel.
• Ability to work with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic advisement for Talent Development students through appreciative advising.
• Conduct weekly individual and group meetings with Talent Development students.
• Conduct Progress Check Point evaluations with Talent Development students.
• Assist in development/coordination of support services for transition, first-year experience, and retention.

Skills

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Program planning

Written communication

Computer skills

Diversity & inclusion

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Google Suite

Brightspace

PeopleSoft

Starfish

Microsoft 365

Job description

80 Lower College Road, Kingston, RI 02881

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Please attach the following 2 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:

(#2) Resume.

Note: References will be upon request by the search committee.

Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number SF02219

Job Title

Position Number

Position Number 109024

FTE

FTE 1.00

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Position Type

Position Type Professional Staff

Union

Union PSA/NEA - Professional Staff Assoc

Pay Grade Range Salary Hiring Ranage: $47,768 - $54,000

Status

Status Calendar Year, Full-time, Permanent

Department Information

Department

Department Talent Development

Contact(s)

Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu)

Contact Phone/Extension

Contact Email

Physical Demands

Campus Location

Campus Location Kingston

Grant Funded

Grant Funded No

Job Description Summary

Search will be open until filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by 10/13/2026. Applications received after 10/13/2026 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.
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About URI : The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State’s flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City.
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POSITION SUMMARY :

Develop and maintain collaborative relationships through appreciative advising. Assist the student in optimizing their educational experience, support retention, and progress towards on-time graduation. Provide academic advising on an individual and group basis for students in Talent Development. Ensure that Talent Development students’ progress toward graduation in a timely and systematic way.

Duties and Responsibilities

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Provide academic advisement for Talent Development students through appreciative advising.

Conduct weekly individual and group meetings with Talent Development students.

Conduct Progress Check Point evaluations with Talent Development students.

Assist in the development/coordination of support services such as those that support transition, first-year experience, and retention.

Maintain confidential records, reports, and documentation regarding Talent Development students.

Maintain a network of contacts and resources.

Develop and maintain a comprehensive knowledge of resources that support student success, such as financial aid.

Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of University policies and procedures that support and assist in retaining students.

Assist in the coordination and update the Talent Development History book.

Represent Talent Development on various University committees.

Participate in scholastic standing review as needed.

Assist with parent and family engagement.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Assist with Social Media accounts, i.e., Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok.

Assist/market all of the program’s special events, such as seminars and conferences, as they relate to student leadership development and peer mentoring.

Work evenings and weekends, when necessary.

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

LICENSES , TOOLS , AND EQUIPMENT :

Personal and university-issued computers, printers, database management, and spreadsheet software.

Required Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED :

1. Bachelor’s degree.

2. Minimum of three years of combined experience in two or more of the following: recruiting and/or advising in an academic program setting, coordinating programs, or working in a Title IV grant program.

3. Demonstrated school-based experience and/or community work experience.

4. Demonstrated strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

5. Demonstrated program planning experience.

6. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.

7. Demonstrated computer skills.

8. Willingness to travel.

9. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.

Preferred Qualifications

PREFERRED :

1. Master’s Degree.

2. Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

3. Demonstrated bilingual proficiency (spoken and written).

4. Academic advising experience gained while pursuing a graduate program.

5. Academic advising experience, including experience obtained while enrolled in a graduate degree program.

6. Demonstrated collaborative work style.

7. Demonstrated ability to use Google Suite (or similar platform).

8. Demonstrated ability to use Brightspace (or similar platform), presentation technology and student records systems (preferably Peoplesoft).

9. Demonstrated experience with Starfish.

10. Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft 365.

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EEO Statement:

URI is unwavering in its commitment to equal opportunity, community, equity, and diversity. In furtherance of its mission to serve and support all learners as the state’s public flagship university, URI continues to expand efforts to recruit and retain a broadly representative workforce as well as to regularly evaluate the effectiveness of those efforts. All employment decisions, including hiring, are made without regard to protected status. Qualified individuals with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation by contacting the URI benefits office at 401-874-2416. For TTY assistance, contact R.I. Relay Services at 711.

Environmental Conditions

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS :

This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Posting Date

Posting Date 09/22/2026

Closing Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please attach the following 2 ( PDF ) documents to your online Employment Application:

(#2) Resume.

Note: References will be upon request by the search committee.

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• * Do you have a Bachelor’s degree?
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• * Do you have demonstrated school-based experience and/or community work experience?
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• * Do you have demonstrated strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills?
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• * Do you have demonstrated computer skills?
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• * Do you have willingness to travel?
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• * Do you have demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations?
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