Academic Advisor

Academic Advisor Academic Advisor

Company:

North Carolina State University

Job Location:

Raleigh, North Carolina

Category:

Academic Advising

Type:

Full-Time Join the Pack! A community with nearly 8,000 faculty and staff, and 30,000 students. NC State is one of the largest employers in North Carolina, offering a large range of career opportunities.

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Location:

Raleigh, NC Essential Job Duties:

The purposed of this position is to support the mechanical and aerospace engineering degree programs (including site-based programs) and educational mission with teaching, undergraduate advising, scheduling and registration, recruitment and communications. This position reports directly to the Director of Undergraduate Advising.

Duties include:

Academic Advising & Student Support

• 45% Serve as assigned advisor for MAE undergraduate students Pre-registration advising (EFY and post-CODA students) Course selection, academic requirements, and success strategies Hold scheduled advising office hours Assist with student registration and related paperwork Advising Operations & Process Improvement
• 15% Contribute to improvement of advising portals, materials, and processes Provide support to advising office operations Serve as a resource on academic policies and procedures Student Engagement, Communication & Events
• 15% Support departmental events (orientation, commencement, symposiums, info sessions) Communicate opportunities, resources, and policies to students Collaboration & Team Contribution
• 10% Work collaboratively with MAE advising team Cross-functional departmental support Data, Reporting & Accreditation Support
• 10% Assist with ABET data collection and reporting Generate student/course reports for faculty and leadership Scheduling & Administrative Support
• 5% Provide backup support for course scheduling Other administrative duties as assigned

Other Work/Responsibilities:

Other tasks and responsibilities may be assigned based on the needs of the organization and evolving priorities.

Minimum Experience/Education:

Bachelor's degree in engineering or engineering related field; Post-baccalaureate credentials in an education or advising related field plus alternative professional training and experience may be substituted on an exceptional basis Experience mentoring, teaching and/or advising at a college level or in a professional setting

Required Qualifications:

Excellent interpersonal and advising skills Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of stakeholders under pressure while meeting competing deadlines Ability to interact with students at varying developmental stages in a confidential environment Comfortable speaking to large groups Appreciation for the various perspectives, identities, backgrounds, ages, and educational goals of modern undergraduate students Evidence of commitment to working in a team environment and willingness to support departmental initiatives Ability to review and interpret policies to make independent decisions within policy guidelines

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree in engineering, education, advising or related field Experience in working with students in transition and students in academic difficulty Evidence of effective presentations delivered to large groups

Required License or Certification:

N/A AA/EEO

Statement:

NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity. If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu. Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit. NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. HigherEd360 is part of the HigherEdJobs network.