Academic Advisor I - 529593

🇺🇸 Tuscaloosa, AL 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $44K - $55K 💻 Academic Advising 🗓️ June 4th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

The University of Alabama is hiring an Academic Advisor I. This role involves guiding university students on academic progress, course selection, and university policies, while supporting student success initiatives within the Barefield College of Arts and Sciences, including facilitating transitions and retention efforts.

Highlights

Provide academic advising on course selection, progress, and university resources.
Explain university and college policies to students.
May teach compass courses as necessary.
Support student transition from high school to university through Bama Bound programming.
Develop multi-semester graduation plans and assist with retention initiatives.
Department: 204161 - Student Services within Barefield College of Arts and Sciences.
Required qualification: Bachelor's degree or higher.
Preferred qualification: Master’s degree (completed or in progress) plus experience in academic support, teaching, recruitment, or admissions.
Skills needed: verbal and written communication, public speaking, computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, database management), planning, coordination, organization, and policy interpretation.
Pay range: $44,200 minimum to $55,300 midpoint (Salaried E6).