Staff Careers

The Academic Advisor I/II will serve as a resource for College of Science students, faculty, staff and community.

Duties/Responsibilities
● Meeting with students in person or virtually, 8 or more meetings per day and being available for “Walk-in” advising appointments.
● Actively listening and providing individual service and assistance during advising appointments and through email exchanges.
● Becoming or displaying proficiency in accessing and using UAH student centered software including my.uah.edu, UAH Course catalog, Degree Works, Banner, and Google Suite.
● Becoming knowledgeable about majors and minors in the College of Science, and guide students in accordance with their interests using UAH student centered software.
● Becoming conversant with UAH courses, including Charger Foundations, and applies transfer credits, AP/IB credits, and placement exams to a student’s advantage.
● Assisting students with course registration using Schedule Planner software and other relevant registration methods.
● Monitoring student progress through creating, maintaining, and updating a personalized long-range plan for each student.
● Analyzing each student’s long-range plan at least twice a year (January/May/September). Includes reviewing each student’s transcript, Degree Works profile, and tracking their overall degree progress.
● Updating student information using Native Banner software to reflect accurate degree information.
● Displaying sensitivity in addressing the unique and sometimes complex learning and socioeconomic needs of students.
● Gaining familiarity with and directing students to UAH resources such as Career Services, Student Health Center, and the Student Success Center.
● Reviewing reports including failed pre-requisites, Course Program of Study (CPOS), and non-registered students three times a year.
● Reviewing the override request form and entering overrides as needed.
● Communicating with students who appear on reports and assists them so they can be successful and continue to pursue their degrees.
● Adjusting a student’s Degree Works profile as needed to assist students with their Financial Aid concerns.
● Identifying students who may benefit from academic assistance to reach good standing (i.e., a 6th course repeat, a late withdrawal, etc.).
● Meeting with prospective students in person or virtually, and being available to for “Walk-in” advising appointments.
● Advising students during COS orientation sessions.
● Participating in outreach activities which may include Discovery Days, Charger Preview events, and Week of Welcome.
● Assisting in First year experience (FYE)/Charger Success presentations related to Degree Works and GPA.
● Becoming an active member of the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) and attending 1 conference a year as possible for professional development.

● Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education & years of experience.
● 0-2 years or more of full-time verifiable Academic Advising work experience or experience working in an educational or office setting.
● Proficiency with MS Office tools and Google Suite
● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
● Ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks
● Ability to work flexible hours.

● Master's degree is preferred
● Experience in higher education academic environment.

$40,000 - $42,500