Academic Advisor - (College of Health Sciences)

🇺🇸 Kingston, RI 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $59K - $64K 💻 Academic Advising 🗓️ February 13th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

University of Rhode Island is hiring an Academic Advisor for the College of Health Sciences. The role involves providing academic advising to undergraduate Psychology majors, facilitating their college transition and progression towards timely graduation, and collaborating with staff, faculty, and administration to support student success and retention initiatives.

Highlights

Monitor student academic progress and update records in the student information system.
Provide individual and group advising sessions and workshops to assist students with curriculum choices and degree completion.
Collaborate with other advisors and campus departments to promote student success and retention.
Advise students on course, minor, major curriculum, and readmission processes throughout the year.
Participate in academic reviews including scholastic standing evaluations.
Plan and execute events, including orientation, transfer sessions, and living learning community activities.
Use student success software to maintain accurate advising records and create advising materials.
Support students from the Community College of Rhode Island and possibly teach First-Year seminars.
Required qualifications include a master's degree with two years of advising experience or equivalent bachelor’s degree experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency with data management systems.
Preferred experience with learning management systems like Brightspace, PeopleSoft, and student success platforms such as Starfish.
Anticipated salary range: $59,013 - $64,000 per year, full-time, permanent professional staff position under PSA/NEA union.