Academic Advisor

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Kingston, RI 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $60K - $70K 💻 Academic Advising 🗓️ June 23rd, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

University of Rhode Island is hiring an Academic Advisor. The role involves serving as a liaison for new and continuing transfer students in the College of Arts and Sciences, helping them navigate academic programs and collaborating with faculty, staff, and administration to support these students.

Highlights

Evaluate and post transfer credits, including study abroad and test credits.
Provide transitional support for transfer students and communicate academic policies.
Maintain and update the Transfer Equivalency System and assist with transfer-related events.
Coordinate with University departments such as Athletics, Transfer Resource Center, and Enrollment Services.
Use online student records and data management systems.
Master’s degree with 2+ years advising experience or Bachelor’s with 5+ years academic advising or counseling experience required.
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with demonstrated experience in data management systems.
Commitment to working with diverse populations and integrating inclusion, equity, and social justice issues.
Preferred experience with learning management and student success platforms (e.g., Brightspace, PeopleSoft, Starfish).
Full-time, calendar year position with anticipated salary range of $60,000 - $70,000 and possible remote/hybrid work after six months.