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Form of workPay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $44,200 - Midpoint: $55,300 (Salaried E6)
Department/Organization: 209317 - Early College
Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:45pm; some evenings & weekends
Note to Applicants: Position is eligible for hybrid work subject to University policy.
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: Directs the academic advising of all UA Early College (UAEC) students with the responsibility of developing each student’s annual plan of study, overseeing approval of academic plans, and ensuring that students enroll in appropriate academic courses. Works with UA Early College staff to coordinate communication between appropriate UAEC faculty and staff, UAEC parents, and high school personnel. Maintains appropriate database systems and records. Builds collaborative relationships with various K-12 partners, campus partners, and community partners. Assists in marketing, recruiting, and coordination of delivery of UA Early College programs and services.
Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or higher.
Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Requires flexibility to work day, night, weekends, and occasional travel.
Skills and Knowledge: Ability to plan, develop, and administer academic advising with exceptional interpersonal communication skills. Ability to work with groups of high school-age students and educators. Ability to work well in a team setting. Ability to communicate effectively to various groups of people. Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in education, instructional technology, communications, or business. Experience with Talisma Client management system. Experience with ACCESS database management. Experience with UA systems (i.e. Banner, SARS).
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 race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other 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. Follow the link below to find out more. "EEO is the Law" Poster
