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University of Rhode Island

Senior Academic Advisor (Talent Development)

🇺🇸 Kingston, RI

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $62K

💻 Academic Advising

🗓️ July 3rd, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

University of Rhode Island is hiring a Senior Academic Advisor (Talent Development). The advisor leads key initiatives of the Talent Development Program, including overseeing the Exit Interview process for graduating seniors, coordinating with several university departments, and developing strategic programming to support student retention and degree completion. They provide personalized advising, collaborate on internship and career opportunities, and act as a liaison to faculty and staff to resolve curriculum and advising issues.

Highlights
  • Lead Talent Development's Exit Interview process and annual Graduation Breakfast.
  • Serve as primary liaison to URI Foundation, Alumni, Engagement offices, and Career and Experiential Education center.
  • Develop and implement evaluation tools and generate data-informed reports on graduating students.
  • Provide individualized and group advising to support student academic progress and transition.
  • Collaborate with students on internships, graduate studies, research, and career pathways.
  • Use Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
  • Required to be a current URI employee with a Master’s degree and experience in academic advising or a Bachelor’s degree with substantial advising experience.
  • Experience with workshop design, facilitation, supervisory duties, and working with diverse populations is essential.
  • Prefer familiarity with social media, Brightspace or similar platforms, PeopleSoft, Starfish systems, and bilingual abilities.
  • Anticipated hiring salary is $61,508 at Grade Level 11.