"ACADEMIC ADVISOR III"

Job Description

The School of Health Professions is seeking an Academic Advisor III to support the program of Biomedical Sciences.

To select academic advising practices that support student success. To create and maintain a safe, equitable and inclusive environment that is responsive to the needs of an increasingly diverse student population. To have an advanced network of cross-campus relationships and resources. To assist academic unit with the interpretation of institutional regulations, policies, offerings and procedures. To create education plans that are consistent with students' aspirations, interests, strengths and values. To implement personal philosophy of academic advising and utilize multiple advising techniques and styles.

To create rapport and maintain relationships with expert level of ability. To adapt academic advising approaches to meets the needs of a diverse student population. To deliver training to advisors within unit. To develop new programming and methods for working with students. To provide leadership within department/unit and UAB community.

Salary Range

$46,530 - $75,615

Qualifications

Master's degree in Counseling, Education or a related field and four (4) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

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.