Academic Advisor (College of Nursing)

🇺🇸 Kingston, RI

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $59K - $64K

💻 Academic Advising

🗓️ September 20th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

University of Rhode Island is hiring an Academic Advisor (College of Nursing). The role involves providing academic advising to undergraduate nursing students, understanding curriculum and university policies, coordinating nursing-related events, and participating in ongoing advisor training. The advisor also manages student progress, assists with transfer credit evaluation, and supports various college programs and orientations.

Highlights

Advise and monitor College of Nursing students' academic progress toward timely graduation.
Initiate student contact through outreach, appointments, and drop-in advising.
Collaborate with advisors, faculty, and administrators within the College of Nursing.
Conduct scholastic standing reviews and manage transfer credit evaluations.
Utilize student records systems, degree audits, and technology platforms including Peoplesoft and Starfish.
Assist in planning and coordinating living-learning communities, nursing events, admission sessions, and orientation.
Teach URI 101 for first-year students.
Master's degree in adult education, College Student Personnel, or related field with 2+ years advising experience, or Bachelor's with 5+ years required.
Preferred experience includes academic advising in nursing programs and proficiency with social media and learning management systems like Brightspace.
Anticipated hiring salary ranges from $59,013 to $64,000, full-time professional staff position under PSA/NEA union.