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Academic Advisor I - 528078

Job no: 528078
Work type: Regular Full-time (Benefits eligible)
Location: Tuscaloosa
Categories: Advising/Peer Support

Pay Grade/Pay Range:  Minimum: $44,200 - Midpoint: $55,300 (Salaried E6)

Department/Organization: 206601 - Info Systems/Statistics/Mgt Science

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: Advises undergraduate students with academic schedules, registration, and degree progress issues. Meets with prospective students and parents providing guidance and information on the college, its majors, campus life, student involvement, etc. Provides assistance with new student orientation. Represents the college at recruiting events.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or higher.

Skills and Knowledge: Demonstrate sensitivity to needs of a population from various backgrounds. Excellent oral and written communication skills including public speaking skills. Advising with a focus on exploration, adjustment, and student success. Ability to interpret student needs and determine appropriate recommendations and referrals. Knowledge of the theory, principles, and practices related to academic advising or ability to gain knowledge in these areas. Ability to collaborate with campus partners. Computer skills to include word processing, spreadsheet, and/or database management. Good planning, coordinating, and organizing skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to read and interpret policies and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications: Masters degree preferred due to the responsibilities of this position. Relevant experience with Banner and DegreeWorks are highly desired.

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 EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.

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Equal Opportunity Statement

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 to and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases.

Pay Transparency Policy Statement

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Supplemental Links


"EEO is the Law" Poster"
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf

“EEO is the Law” Poster Supplement"
http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf

"Family and Medical Leave Act" 
http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlaen.pdf

"Employee Polygraph Protection Act" 
http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppac.pdf

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