First Year Academic Advisor Jobs in Rhode Island

Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number
SF02164
Job Title
Academic Advisor
Position Number
109870
FTE
1.00
FLSA
Exempt
Position Type
Professional Staff
Union
PSA/NEA - Professional Staff Assoc
Pay Grade Level
Grade Level: 10
Pay Grade Range
Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $60,000 - $70,000
Status
Calendar Year, Full-time, Limited
Department Information
Department
Dean Arts & Sciences
Contact(s)
Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu)
Contact Phone/Extension
Contact Email
Physical Demands
Campus Location
Kingston
Grant Funded
No
Extension Contingency Notes
Position is full-time, calendar year, limited to 06/24/2028 with anticipated renewal.
Job Description Summary
The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by July 15, 2026. Applications received after July 15, 2026 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.
About URI: The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State's flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City.
THE OPPORTUNITY FOR A REMOTE/HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE IS POSSIBLE AFTER SIX MONTHS.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Serve as liaison to all new and continuing transfer students in the College of Arts and Sciences, ensuring them easy navigation of the University's academic programs. Work with the college's Student Academic Services team to provide support for all transfer students and for faculty, staff, and administration who serve those students.
Duties and Responsibilities
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Evaluate and post transfer credit for Arts and Sciences students, including study abroad credits, National Student Exchange, and test credits as necessary.
Provide transitional support for Arts and Sciences transfer students with tasks such as ensuring all transcripts are submitted, accessing and understanding their transfer credit evaluations, and connecting with their academic department and/or advisor.
Understand and be able to communicate the Joint Admission Agreement (JAA) program requirements to students, faculty, and staff; keep informed of updates and changes to these programs as necessary.
Work with online student records systems.
Understand and be able to explain the RI state articulation agreement, while keeping informed of updates and changes to the agreement in conjunction with the Transfer Resource Center.
Help update and maintain URI's Transfer Equivalency System (TES), including updating of database, in conjunction with Assistant Dean, department chairs, other degree-granting colleges, and the Transfer Resource Center.
Interpret and explain University transfer credit policies to students, faculty, department administrators, and parents.
Assist with transfer student orientation and advising days; plan and execute programs and events for Arts and Sciences transfer students as required and/or necessary.
Collaborate with University College for Academic Success advisors to identify incoming transfer students who should be moved to the degree-granting college.
Liaise with Athletics regarding pre-evaluation and credit posting for transfer athletes in Arts and Sciences majors (NCAA eligibility.)
Maintain relationships with Transfer Resource Center, Admission, and Enrollment Services in order to ensure consistency of transfer services and information.
Coordinate and support A&S departments with study abroad course equivalencies.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Support students from the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI).
When appropriate, teach First-Year seminar as assigned.
Participate on university committee(s), training(s), conference(s), etc. representing your academic unit as assigned.
Advising may include student support, especially in 4+1 and ABM programs when appropriate.
Perform other duties as assigned.
LICENSES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT:
Computers and printers; database management, and spreadsheet software; student record-keeping systems.
Required Qualifications
REQUIRED:
1. Master's degree with a minimum of two years of experience in academic advising, time as a graduate student included, OR Bachelor's degree with a minimum of five years of experience providing academic advising in a higher education setting, OR Bachelor's degree with a minimum of five years of experience advising/counseling (academics, career, non-traditional pathways, etc.) current and/or aspiring college students.
2. Demonstrated strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
3. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.
4. Demonstrated experience with data management systems
5. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.
6. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations; and, Demonstrated experience in and/or dedication to integrating issues of inclusion, equity and social justice in your work.
Preferred Qualifications
PREFERRED:
1. Master's degree in college student personnel in higher education and counseling, or a related field.
2. Demonstrated ability to utilize applications, Brightspace (or similar learning management platform), on-line advising, presentation technology and student records systems (i.e., PeopleSoft.).
3. Demonstrated experience with student success platforms (i.e., Starfish)
4. Demonstrated experience working with college students.
5. Demonstrated skills in assessment.
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EEO Statement:
URI is unwavering in its commitment to equal opportunity, community, equity, and diversity. In furtherance of its mission to serve and support all learners as the state's public flagship university, URI continues to expand efforts to recruit and retain a broadly representative workforce as well as to regularly evaluate the effectiveness of those efforts. All employment decisions, including hiring, are made without regard to protected status. Qualified individuals with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation by contacting the URI benefits office at 401-874-2416. For TTY assistance, contact R.I. Relay Services at 711.
Environmental Conditions
This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
Posting Date
06/17/2026
Closing Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please attach the following 2 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:
(#1) Cover letter.
(#2) Resume.
Note: References will be upon request by the search committee.
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/16778