Academic Advisor I Position Available In Mecklenburg, North Carolina

Academic Advisor I
Position Information
General Information
Position Number 003833
Vacancy Open to All Candidates
Working Title Academic Advisor I
Position Designation EHRA Non-Faculty
Employment Type Permanent

• Full-time
  Months per Year 12
  Work Schedule Monday
• Friday; 8:00am
• 5:00pm
  Hours per week 40
  FLSA Status Exempt
  Division Academic Affairs
  Department College of Engineering (Col)
  Work Location Smith
  Salary Range $55,000
  Primary Purpose of Department The purpose of the Office of Student Development and Successes’ first-year advising team in the Lee College of Engineering is to help achieve the College of Engineering’s goals of advising retaining and graduating students.

All advisors are responsible for assisting students in academic exploration, registration, and negotiating academic policies and resources.
Primary Purpose of Position The Academic Advisor in the College of Engineering, Office of Student Development and Success, provides advising services for first-year engineering students.
Summary of Position Responsibilities The Academic Advisor in the Lee College of Engineering’s Office of Student Development and Success will assist first-year students in their educational goals. Advisors must have the ability to work autonomously in a complex, team-oriented academic office with a significant advising caseload. The following list provides examples of the most typical duties for the advisor position.
Provide academic advising to first-year students majoring in the Lee College of Engineering.
Assist with new student orientation
Advise students individually and/or in groups regarding Major course requirements, course selection, academic policies and procedures, and academic resources.
Collaborates with OSDS advising team for assessing and instructing first-year College of Engineering students on academic skills strategies
Track and intervene with students who have received multiple Early Alerts to assist them in adopting strategies for academic success.
Guide the understanding and sequencing of academic requirements, navigating academic policies and procedures, developing long and short-term goals, preparing for course selection and registration, and monitoring academic performance and degree progression.
Coaches, monitors, and advises students experiencing academic difficulty and/or those on academic probation
Teaches seminars on skills and related topics for academic success
Participates as a member of the Engineering Program for Academic Support and Success (EPASS) student intervention team and related efforts

Minimum Education/Experience Education:

A master’s degree in academic advising, student services, higher education, engineering, or a related field is required.

Experience:

2+ years of experience involving student services in a higher education setting.
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience The candidate must also be attentive to detail, possess strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize while multi-tasking, and manage tasks in an efficient and timely manner. Excellent communication and interpersonal problem-solving skills are a must. Ability to interact effectively with advisees, staff, and faculty required. A viable candidate must comprehend and abide by federal and university student confidentiality requirements. Proficient use of computers (Microsoft Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) is necessary.
A working knowledge of BANNER, Starfish, and DegreeWorks is a plus.
Necessary Certifications/Licenses Preferred Certifications/Licenses Special Notes to Applicants The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report
The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.
Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.
Do not write ‘see resume’ on your application when completing the job duties section.

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Posting Open Date 06/11/2025
Posting Close Date 06/22/2025
Open Until Filled No
Proposed Hire Date 07/15/2025
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