Advising Associate - 527120

Pay Grade/Pay Range:  Minimum: $18.32 - Midpoint: $21.97 (Hourly N4)

Department/Organization: 217401 - Consumer Sciences

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

Job Summary: The Advising Associate assists with student advising and other student services activities.

Required Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED and two (2) years of academic support experience; OR associate's degree or higher.

Skills and Knowledge: Ability to use and working knowledge of various computer software packages including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint. Ability to organize, prioritize, and perform multiple activities with limited supervision while maintaining confidentiality. Presents a professional demeanor. Communicates effectively. Exercises good judgement. Attentive to details. Skilled multitasker. Quick learner. Very responsible. Team player that takes initiative.

Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience with Banner, CONCUR, buyBAMA, Digital Measures, and/or other UA software programs.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.