ACADEMIC ADVISOR I

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To understand the history and the role of academic advising in higher education. To understand core values and theories relevant to academic advising. To understand various approaches and methods in academic advising. To begin articulating personal philosophy of advising. To create rapport and maintain relationships with a basic level of ability. To provide guidance and advice to students on course selection, course prerequisites, career planning and continuing higher education. To proactively identify and provide support to students who are not meeting the academic expectations of the program and the university.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Understands the history and the role of academic advising in higher education.
• Understands core values and theories relevant to academic advising.
• Understands various approaches and methods in academic advising.
• Understands various outcomes of academic advising.
• Understands how equitable and inclusive environments are created and maintained.
• Understands and adheres to ethical guidelines outlined by the university and National Academic Advising Association (NACADA).Begins articulating personal philosophy of advising.
• Creates rapport and maintains relationships with a basic level of ability.
• Communicates in a culturally inclusive and competent manner and facilitates student appointments.
• Continues to develop both oral and written communication skills.
• Provides guidance and advice to students on course selection, course prerequisites, career planning and continuing higher education.
• Proactively identifies and provides support to students who are not meeting the academic expectations of the program and the university (i.e., warning, probation suspension).
• Contacts unregistered students for outreach and retention of students.
• Coordinates support services for students, including referrals to other offices as required.
• Assists with student recruitment, orientation and retention (some evening and weekend work required).
• Serves on special committees as needed. Maintains accurate student information, records and adheres to confidentiality standards.
• Prepares special and recurring reports regarding status of students and/or assists with departments with course curriculum scheduling initiatives.
• Processes applications for degrees.
• Continues education beyond hire (coursework, webinars and conferences). Attends any training in the unit or offered at UAB level to increase knowledge and develop cross-campus colleague network.
• Seeks advice and mentorship from senior advisors and directors.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Vision: UAB is a world-class research university and academic health system committed to understanding and improving the human experience.

Mission: UAB enriches society and improves health and well-being through transformational educational experiences, groundbreaking research, innovation and entrepreneurship, community engagement, and world-class patient care while serving our UAB, local and global communities.

Values: UAB Shared Values: We CARE Collaborate: Work as a team for the greater good. Act with integrity: Be accountable and always do the right thing. Respect all: Champion diversity and opportunities for all, with civility. Excel: Innovate and strive for excellence in everything we do.

Salary Range: $37,345 - $60,690

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To understand the history and the role of academic advising in higher education. To understand core values and theories relevant to academic advising. To understand various approaches and methods in academic advising. To begin articulating personal philosophy of advising. To create rapport and maintain relationships with a basic level of ability. To provide guidance and advice to students on course selection, course prerequisites, career planning and continuing higher education. To proactively identify and provide support to students who are not meeting the academic expectations of the program and the university.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Understands the history and the role of academic advising in higher education.
• Understands core values and theories relevant to academic advising.
• Understands various approaches and methods in academic advising.
• Understands various outcomes of academic advising.
• Understands how equitable and inclusive environments are created and maintained.
• Understands and adheres to ethical guidelines outlined by the university and National Academic Advising Association (NACADA).Begins articulating personal philosophy of advising.
• Creates rapport and maintains relationships with a basic level of ability.
• Communicates in a culturally inclusive and competent manner and facilitates student appointments.
• Continues to develop both oral and written communication skills.
• Provides guidance and advice to students on course selection, course prerequisites, career planning and continuing higher education.
• Proactively identifies and provides support to students who are not meeting the academic expectations of the program and the university (i.e., warning, probation suspension).
• Contacts unregistered students for outreach and retention of students.
• Coordinates support services for students, including referrals to other offices as required.
• Assists with student recruitment, orientation and retention (some evening and weekend work required).
• Serves on special committees as needed. Maintains accurate student information, records and adheres to confidentiality standards.
• Prepares special and recurring reports regarding status of students and/or assists with departments with course curriculum scheduling initiatives.
• Processes applications for degrees.
• Continues education beyond hire (coursework, webinars and conferences). Attends any training in the unit or offered at UAB level to increase knowledge and develop cross-campus colleague network.
• Seeks advice and mentorship from senior advisors and directors.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Vision: UAB is a world-class research university and academic health system committed to understanding and improving the human experience.

Mission: UAB enriches society and improves health and well-being through transformational educational experiences, groundbreaking research, innovation and entrepreneurship, community engagement, and world-class patient care while serving our UAB, local and global communities.

Values: UAB Shared Values: We CARE Collaborate: Work as a team for the greater good. Act with integrity: Be accountable and always do the right thing. Respect all: Champion diversity and opportunities for all, with civility. Excel: Innovate and strive for excellence in everything we do.

Salary Range: $37,345 - $60,690

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Bachelor''s degree in Counseling, Education or a related field and two (2) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

Preferred:

• Degree in higher education, counseling education or related field

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran''s status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB''s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.

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Bachelor''s degree in Counseling, Education or a related field and two (2) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

Preferred:

• Degree in higher education, counseling education or related field

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran''s status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB''s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.

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