Academic Advisor I 528895

Tuscaloosa, AL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 13 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Pay Grade/Pay Range:Minimum: $44200 - Midpoint: $55300 (Salaried E6)

Department/Organization:200501 - Overseas Studies (Main Account)

Normal Work Schedule:Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm; some nights and weekends as needed.

Job Summary:The Academic Advisor I provides guidance to University students on academic progress courses University resources etc. Identifies courses to be completed in upcoming semesters. Explains University and College policies. May teach compass course as needed.

Additional Department Summary:Advises prospective study abroad students on potential programs and opportunities. Assists students with proper documentation. Informs students about policies and procedures. Assists with marketing and recruitment programming and events and developing and maintaining resources for students and families. Develops and maintains positive and professional relationships with other personnel within UA (faculty and staff) as well as outside relationships with partner institutions and affiliate providers.

Required Minimum Qualifications:Bachelors degree or higher.

Skills and Knowledge:Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Effective time management and organizational skills. Ability to communicate effectively prioritize tasks exercise good judgment problem-solve establish and foster good working relationships with groups of people and function independently.

Preferred Qualifications:Experience in higher education work to include some student advising experience. Knowledge with Terra Dotta and other database software packages. Experience working living or traveling overseas.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity:The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOCsKnow Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegalposter.

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Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority