Academic Advisor I 527985

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

Department/Organization: 200019 - Capstone Center for Student Success

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

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: Provides proactive holistic academic advising case management and support for undecided freshmen in the Universitys Crimson EDGE and Exploring 4 Success programs.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors degree or higher.

Skills and Knowledge: Ability to work with various groups of people. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Good public speaking skills. Computer skills to include word processing spreadsheet and/or database management. Good planning coordinating and organizing skills. Good analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to read and interpret policies and procedures. Knowledge of advising and academic management software (Banner DegreeWorks onBase MS Office etc).

Preferred Qualifications: Masters degree or at least 18 graduate semester hours in a teaching discipline in areas including STEM Business Higher Education Student Development or related fields. Experience advising case managing and supporting undeclared and/or exploratory students. Experience advising case managing and supporting underserved populations and underprepared new freshmen students. Program design and development experience.

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 EEOCs Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegalposter.

Required Experience:

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