Director, Undergrad Academic Advising Services

🇺🇸 Kingston, RI 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $90K - $115K 💻 Academic Advising 🗓️ May 5th, 2026

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Edtech.com's Summary

University of Rhode Island is hiring a Director of Undergraduate Academic Advising Services. The Director will lead and assess undergraduate advising programs across professional and faculty advisors while coordinating efforts with degree-granting colleges and campus partners to support student success. Additionally, the Director will drive advising strategies, manage daily advising operations, and integrate research-based best practices to enhance student retention and persistence.

Highlights

Lead the strategic planning and implementation of university-wide undergraduate academic advising.
Oversee day-to-day advising operations and coordinate with colleges and campus partners.
Serve as the primary contact for academic advisor supervisors and contribute data to faculty committees.
Collaborate on onboarding advisors with student success technology platforms and ensure technology supports advising.
Manage orientation advising and registration activities in conjunction with other university units.
Develop advising resources, training, and professional development for advisors.
Collect, produce, and report data assessing advising practices and student support effectiveness.
Participate in the Advising Council and lead initiatives on advising best practices and training.
Represent advising on various university and college committees and participate in recruitment events.
Required qualifications include a master's degree, at least five years advising experience in higher education, supervisory skills, familiarity with advising technologies, and strong communication abilities.
Preferred qualifications include a PhD or equivalent in higher education, conflict resolution skills, advisor training experience, and knowledge of FERPA and ADA compliance.
Anticipated salary range: $90,000 - $115,000 annually.