Academic Advisor

Agupdate; Fayetteville (NC); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Fayetteville State University seeks an Academic Advisor (Freshman Academic Interventionist) to support first-year students. The role focuses on proactive monitoring, early intervention, and intensive advising to improve fall-to-fall retention and academic success.

The successful candidate will develop individualized plans, guide through course selection, and connect students with campus resources within the Strategic Enrollment Management department.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• Three to five years' experience advising college students, especially undecided students.

Responsibilities

• Monitor first-time freshmen to support retention and success.
• Provide intensive advising and develop individualized success plans.
• Connect students with university resources to improve academic performance.

Skills

Academic advising

Student support

Data-informed advising

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Academic Advisor

Position Title: Academic Advisor

Working Title: Freshman Academic Interventionist

Position Number: 000594

Full-time or Part-time

Time Limited Position: Yes

Number of Vacancies: 1

Department: Strategic Enrollment Management

Posting Number: 0401893

SHRA/EHRA: Exempt Professional Staff (EPS)

Job Category: Professional

Hiring Range: Commensurate with Education and Experience

Overall Position Competency: Exempt Professional Staff (EPS)

Primary Purpose of the Organization

The Bronco One Stop is a centralized space for students to access standard student services to strengthen their ability to navigate Fayetteville State University. Bronco One Stop aims to enhance the student experience with the application process, academic records, financial aid, making payments, speaking with an advisor to register for classes, gaining assistance with degree planning, receiving academic support, and navigating university resources.

Fayetteville State University Advising Center's mission is to promote student success by empowering students to achieve their academic and career aspirations. The Advising Center delivers high-quality services by providing support with educational planning, course selection, resource awareness, and success strategies.

Primary Purpose of the Position

The primary purpose of this position is to support the academic success and retention of each incoming first-time freshman cohort throughout their first academic year through proactive monitoring, early intervention, and targeted academic advising. Using a developmental and data-informed advising model, the Freshman Retention Advisor monitors the academic progress of first-time freshmen, identifies and intervenes with students demonstrating academic risk, and provides intensive advising and academic recovery support to students who earn below a 2.0 GPA after their first semester. The position assists students with developing individualized academic success plans, connecting with appropriate university resources, improving academic performance, and maintaining progress toward continued enrollment. Through consistent monitoring, intervention, and follow-up, the position is designed to improve freshman academic performance, persistence, and Fayetteville State University's fall-to-fall freshman retention rate.

This position is funded by non-state funds and has been designated time limited. Continuation of this position is contingent upon the continuing availability of those funds.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree.

Three to five years' experience advising community college and/or university students, particularly exploratory/undecided students.

Note to Applicants

Please make sure that the work history listed on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, Do Not Use the phrase "see resume."

Please list at least three (3) professional references to include a current supervisor. References will only be contact if you are selected for the position and with your permission.

Open Until Filled

Yes

Additional Information for Applicants

All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified prior to employment. Transcripts should be provided for all earned degrees and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements. Transcript requests are the responsibility of the candidate.

EEO Statement

This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable).

Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, political affiliation or sexual orientation. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.

Veteran's Statement

Fayetteville State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.