Academic Advisor (College of Nursing)
Job Description
Posting Number
SF02066Job Title
Academic Advisor (College of Nursing)Position Number
109093FTE
1.00FLSA
ExemptPosition Type
Professional StaffUnion
PSA/NEA - Professional Staff AssocPay Grade Level
Grade Level: 10Pay Grade Range
Anticipated Hiring Salary = $59,013 to $64,000Status
Calendar Year, Full-time, PermanentDepartment
Dean NursingContact(s)
Please note: Applications must be submitted directly online only at: https://jobs.uri.edu
Campus Location
KingstonGrant Funded
NoJob Description Summary
The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by October 2, 2025. Applications received after October 2, 2025 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.
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About URI:
The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State’s flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City.
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POSITION SUMMARY:
Provide academic advising to undergraduates in the College of Nursing (CON). Responsible for thoroughly understanding the curriculum, university policy, and campus resources. Assist in coordinating the living/learning community and undergraduate nursing events. Participate in ongoing training in all aspects of academic advising, including the use of technology and data management systems that support effective advising.
Duties and Responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Advise and monitor progress of CON students, ensuring progress toward graduation in a timely fashion.
Initiate student contact, providing advising outreach and one-on-one appointments and drop-in advising as appropriate.
Collaborate with and support other advisors, faculty, and administrators within the CON.
Participate in scholastic standing review.
Ensure accurate and timely evaluation and posting of transfer credits for new and continuing Nursing students.
Work with online student records system.
Conduct degree audits.
Assist in planning and executing programs in residence halls/living-learning in the evenings and weekends as required.
Assist in coordinating admission events and information sessions in the evenings and weekends as required.
Assist in coordinating college events (i.e., White Coat Ceremony and Graduation).
Assist in coordinating the Nursing Ambassador Program and Peer Mentor Program.
Advise in orientation sessions.
Teach URI 101 for first year (freshman) students.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform other duties as required.
LICENSES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT:
Computers, printers; database management and spreadsheet software; student record-keeping systems.
Advise and monitor progress of CON students, ensuring progress toward graduation in a timely fashion.
Initiate student contact, providing advising outreach and one-on-one appointments and drop-in advising as appropriate.
Collaborate with and support other advisors, faculty, and administrators within the CON.
Participate in scholastic standing review.
Ensure accurate and timely evaluation and posting of transfer credits for new and continuing Nursing students.
Work with online student records system.
Conduct degree audits.
Assist in planning and executing programs in residence halls/living-learning in the evenings and weekends as required.
Assist in coordinating admission events and information sessions in the evenings and weekends as required.
Assist in coordinating college events (i.e., White Coat Ceremony and Graduation).
Assist in coordinating the Nursing Ambassador Program and Peer Mentor Program.
Advise in orientation sessions.
Teach URI 101 for first year (freshman) students.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform other duties as required.
LICENSES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT:
Computers, printers; database management and spreadsheet software; student record-keeping systems.
Required Qualifications
REQUIRED:
1. Master’s degree in adult education, College Student Personnel, or a related field with a minimum of two years of experience in academic advising in higher education (this experience may include work performed as a graduate student) OR Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of five years of experience in academic advising in a higher education setting.
2. Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
3. Proficiency in written communication skills.
4. Ability to work with diverse groups/populations.
1. Master’s degree in adult education, College Student Personnel, or a related field with a minimum of two years of experience in academic advising in higher education (this experience may include work performed as a graduate student) OR Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of five years of experience in academic advising in a higher education setting.
2. Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
3. Proficiency in written communication skills.
4. Ability to work with diverse groups/populations.
Preferred Qualifications
PREFERRED:
1. Academic advising experience in a higher education nursing program.
2. Ability to utilize current social media applications (Instagram, Facebook, X).
3. Ability to use Brightspace (or similar platform), presentation technology and student records systems (preferably Peoplesoft).
4. Experience with Starfish.
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The University of Rhode Island is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the University of Rhode Island to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability.
1. Academic advising experience in a higher education nursing program.
2. Ability to utilize current social media applications (Instagram, Facebook, X).
3. Ability to use Brightspace (or similar platform), presentation technology and student records systems (preferably Peoplesoft).
4. Experience with Starfish.
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The University of Rhode Island is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the University of Rhode Island to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability.
Environmental Conditions
This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
Posting Date
09/18/2025Special Instructions to Applicants
Please attach the following 2 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:
(#1) Cover letter.
(#2) Resume.
Note: References will be upon request by the committee.
(#1) Cover letter.
(#2) Resume.
Note: References will be upon request by the committee.
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/15659*Please mention you saw this ad on Diverse Careers.*