Academic Advisor II - 528720
Job no: 528720
Work type: Regular Full-time (Benefits eligible)
Location: Tuscaloosa
Categories: Advising/Peer Support, Mentoring/Tutoring/Academic Support
Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $48,600 - Midpoint: $60,800 (Salaried E7)
Department/Organization: 216113 - Honors Academics
Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm; some evenings & weekends.
Job Summary: The Academic Advisor II 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. Provides guidance and trains entry-level advisors. May teach compass course as needed.
Additional Department Summary: Serves as the primary advising contact for the University Honors Program, providing comprehensive academic guidance and curriculum planning while acting as a central resource on Honors College requirements, policies, and procedures. Ensures students understand how Honors coursework integrates with their major, minor, and general education requirements to support timely progress toward graduation. Develops co-curricular programming and ensures alignment between Honors advising, college advising, and institutional policies. Fosters collaboration with Honors College faculty, staff, leadership, and campus partners to enhance the overall student experience. Contributes to the Honors College scholarship review process and engages in ongoing professional development to continually strengthen advising effectiveness and student support.
Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of academic advising experience; OR master's degree and some academic advising experience.
Skills and Knowledge: Ability to work effectively with groups of students, faculty, staff, and campus partners. Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Proficiency with student information systems, database management, and spreadsheet development. Ability to interpret and apply University, College, and departmental academic policies and procedures accurately. Analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills that support effective student advising and record management.
Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree and experience in academic support, teaching, recruitment, and/or admissions position.
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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