ACADEMIC ADVISOR III

student population. May act as a liaison to the Assistant Dean and the Sr. Associate Dean in student grievance matters and assist in determining appropriate advising levels. Maintains accurate client information and adheres to the strict confidentiality standards. Provides new student orientation and outreach services as requested. May represent the School of Nursing when in contact with faculty, administrators, staff, and the community. This individual will report to the Director of Student Success-Academic Services and to the Assistant Dean of Student Success. The Office of Student Success reports to the Sr. Associate Dean for Academic Success. RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides personal counseling, information, and guidance concerning selection of course prerequisites, degree requirements, curriculum planning, and career opportunities. Acts as a liaison to the Director/Assistant Dean in student grievance matters. Clarifies problem areas with clients and establishes action steps to alleviate these problems. Maintains department competitiveness and proficiency through monitoring publications, attending meetings and conferences, and serving as liaison with internal and external organizations. Provides student information to various departments and scholarship sponsors. Prepares a variety of special and recurring analyses and reports depicting the status of students and other information as requested. Assumes lead role in student recruitment and retention. Plans various seminars/workshops as needed or requested. Verifies eligibility and assists students in the nursing school application process. Maintains accurate student information and adheres to the strict confidentiality standards as outlined in the American Counseling Association Ethical Code. In coordination with the SON Data Analyst/Registrar, provide data and information regarding undergraduate programs and recruiting for recurring and non-recurring reports as necessary for the business of the SON. Perform other duties as assigned. (Annual Salary: $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. To be successful in this role, the ideal individual should possess highly developed written and verbal communication skills along with well-developed interpersonal skills to be able to counsel, encourage, and persuade students and potential students. Strong problem-solving, time management, and organizational skills are crucial to this role. This individual must adhere to all FERPA, HIPAA, and donor/alumni confidentiality standards and be willing to contribute and subscribe to the mission of the School of Nursing at The University of Alabama at Birmingham and be willing to contribute. 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. Job:Professional %26 Managerial