Senior Academic Advisor (College of Pharmacy)
- University of Rhode Island
- Kingston, South Kingstown, RI, USA
- Dec 29, 2025
Job Description
Senior Academic Advisor (College of Pharmacy)
Posting Number: SF02109
Position Type: Professional Staff
Union: PSA/NEA - Professional Staff Assoc
Pay Grade Level: Grade Level: 11
Pay Grade Range: Anticipated Salary Hiring Range: $75,000 - $95,000
Department: Dean Pharmacy
Campus Location:
Job Description Summary:
The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by January 7, 2026. Applications received after January 7, 2026 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.
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About URI:
The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State's flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City.
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POSITION SUMMARY:
Oversee a project-based area that supports the College of Pharmacy and student success. Provide academic advising for undergraduate and professional students in the College of Pharmacy, helping students who are matriculating as well as those who need alternative degree pathways. Provide individual and group advising to facilitate the transition to college and progression to graduation in a timely manner. As assigned, collaborate with faculty to assist with students' progress to degree, curriculum materials, and all advising issues to best meet student needs.
Duties and Responsibilities:
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Oversee a project-based area that supports the College of Pharmacy and student success.
Provide prescriptive and development advising and monitoring of progress, ensuring progress toward graduation in a timely fashion.
Utilize necessary technology systems to evaluate student records and record advisement notes and forms.
Make necessary referrals to support areas on campus to foster student success. Initiate student contact, providing intrusive advising outreach whenever possible.
Collaborate with and support other advisors in Fannon Institute for Student Success, College of Pharmacy and across area.
Participate in academic reviews in College of Pharmacy as required.
Assist in planning and executing academic major/minor programs as required.
Advise in orientation sessions and special advising days for new and transfer students.
Support student needs in the summer and during breaks throughout the calendar year.
Assist students exploring and changing majors.
Work closely with faculty, experiential/internship and career advisors to provide up-to-date information related to internship, major and career choices.
For College of Pharmacy advisors, support students in degree audits needed to apply for graduation.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform related duties as assigned.
LICENSES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT:
Computers, printers; database management and spreadsheet software; student record-keeping systems.
Posting Date: 12/24/2025
To apply, visit https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/16090
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