Posting Details
Position Number007908Position TitleAcademic Advisor I - 007908DivisionAcademic AffairsDepartment300650 - Academic Advising & Transfer ServicMinimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama.
Preferred QualificationsJob Description Summary
The University of South Alabama’s department of Academic Advising and Transfer Services is seeking to hire an Academic Advisor I. Interested candidates should apply to be considered.
Essential Functions
These are the job duties required of the position.
Essential Functions
- Provides first-year academic advising to majors and pre-majors.
- Advises students on departmental, collegiate, and University policies and procedures.
- Advises students on programs of study and the development of appropriate academic plans.
- Monitors student progress.
- Prepares letters of recommendation and letters of support for student appeals.
- Maintains records of advising sessions.
- Approves course selections each semester.
- Approves four/five year degree plans.
- Assists student in identifying traits related to career exploration and development.
- Informs students of opportunities to enrich their academic experience, facilitate their academic and personal development and support their educational success.
- Identifies and assists struggling or at-risk students and refers students to appropriate University department.
- Utilizes various systems including, Degree Works, Student Success Collaborative, and Banner to perform advising functions.
- Interacts with students and parents at various events, including New Student Orientation.
- Serves as a resource to prospective students and parents.
- Provides alternatives to students with issues relating to their major.
- Conducts group and individual sessions.
- Interacts by phone, letter, or in person with faculty, staff, and students.
- Regular and prompt attendance.
- Ability to work schedule as defined and additional hours as required.
- Related duties as required.
Number of Vacancies1Position End Date (if temporary)Job Open Date05/18/2024Job Close DateOpen Until FilledYesSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsWorking DaysMonday - FridayWorking Hours8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Job LocationMain CampusFull-time or Part-TimeFull TimeRegular or TemporaryRegular
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Are you at least 18 years of age?
- * Do you have a legal right to work in the United States?
- * The University of South Alabama typically does not sponsor individuals for staff positions. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?
- * What is the highest level of education you have completed?
- Less than High School
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Associates Degree
- Bachelors Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
- Masters Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
- Terminal Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
- * How many years of related experience do you have?
- Less than 1 year
- Between 1 - 3 years
- Between 3 - 5 years
- Between 5 - 7 years
- More than 7 years
- * How did you hear about this position?
- USA website
- LinkedIn
- Zip Recruiter
- Indeed
- HigherEd Jobs
- Alabama Career Center / Alabama Works
- Facebook
- Word of mouth
- Other
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents- Resume
- Cover Letter
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http://www.southalabama.edu/departments/police/resources/fireandsafetyreport.pdf. You may also request a paper copy from the University Police office located at 290 Stadium Blvd, Beta Gamma Commons Building, Mobile, AL 36688.
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