Academic Advisor

About the role

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.

Job Description

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.

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.
• Cook up and support A&S departments with study abroad course equivalencies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience with data management systems.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.
• 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

• Master’s degree in college student personnel in higher education and counseling, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize applications, Brightspace (or similar learning management platform), on-line advising, presentation technology and student records systems (i.e., PeopleSoft).
• Demonstrated experience with student success platforms (i.e., Starfish).
• Demonstrated experience working with college students.
• Demonstrated skills in assessment.