Academic Advisor (College of Health Sciences) (2 Positions)

🇺🇸 Kingston, RI

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $60K

💻 Academic Advising

🗓️ September 19th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

University of Rhode Island is hiring an Academic Advisor (College of Health Sciences) for two positions. The role involves providing academic advising to undergraduate students majoring in Psychology, conducting individual and group advising sessions, facilitating students' timely progression to graduation, and collaborating with faculty and administration to support student needs.

Highlights

Provide academic advising for undergraduate Psychology BA and BS majors, including individual and group sessions.
Monitor academic progress, update student records, and ensure timely degree completion.
Collaborate with departments, faculty, and support offices to promote student success and retention.
Plan and execute orientation, transfer sessions, workshops, and events related to academic advising.
Use student information systems, data management software, and student success platforms such as Starfish.
Support students from the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) and assist with advising in 4+1 and ABM programs as needed.
Required qualifications include a Master’s degree with two years of academic advising experience or a Bachelor’s degree with five years of relevant advising experience.
Demonstrated skills in verbal, written communication, data management, and working with diverse populations.
Preferred qualifications include experience with Brightspace or similar LMS, PeopleSoft, and a Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, or related fields.
Full-time, exempt position with an anticipated hiring salary of $60,000 and union affiliation with PSA/NEA Professional Staff Association.