Academic Advisor I - 529393

🇺🇸 Tuscaloosa, AL 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $44K - $55K 💻 Academic Advising 🗓️ May 14th, 2026

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Edtech.com's Summary

The University of Alabama is hiring an Academic Advisor I. This role involves guiding students on academic progress, course selection, and university resources while explaining policies and providing support for academic success. The advisor also participates in new student orientation and may teach a compass course as needed.

Highlights

Advise students on course and major selection, explaining general education and College of Engineering requirements.
Communicate university policies and procedures clearly to students.
Support student success by fostering use of institutional resources and academic planning.
Assist with new student and transfer orientation sessions.
Use Microsoft Office Suite and database management programs for advising tasks.
Preferred experience with DegreeWorks and Banner systems.
Must possess a bachelor's degree or higher.
Requires strong communication, public speaking, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Oversee specific projects or areas within the advising team.
Salary range from $44,200 to $55,300 (Salaried E6).