Academic Advisor I - 529581

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

Department/Organization: 223101 - Dean's Office-Nursing

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: The Academic Advisor meets with undergraduate nursing students regarding their academic needs. Identifies students with significant financial need and challenges, and communicate needs to scholarship administrators. Plans and implements group advising for lower division nursing students each semester in collaboration with the director of the Undergraduate Program. Works with students, faculty, and staff from a variety of backgrounds and experiences.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or higher.

Skills and Knowledge: Excellent communication (oral and written) and public speaking skills. Effective computer skills (word processing, spreadsheet, database management, etc.). Good planning, coordinating, organizing, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Ability to read and interpret policies and procedures.

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 illegal poster.