Academic Advisor

NC State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

NC State University is seeking an Academic Advisor to join their Student Success and Engagement department in Raleigh. The advisor will coach students through advising and academic challenges while also teaching and supporting department initiatives. This full-time role offers a chance to impact the educational careers of future educators and requires a Master’s degree in a related field. Candidates should demonstrate leadership abilities and a strong understanding of K-12 education dynamics.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Higher Education, Counseling or related field required.
• Experience with teaching and curriculum development at K-12 or University level preferred.
• Familiarity with university software systems is essential.

Responsibilities

• Advise first- and second-year College of Education students.
• Serve as an instructor for ED 100: Intro to Education.
• Support recruitment efforts and assist with other initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Master’s Degree in Higher Education, Counseling or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Please include as attachments a resume/CV, cover letter, and contact information for at least 3 professional references.

Posting Information

Posting Number

Posting Number PG194148EP

Internal Recruitment

Internal Recruitment No

Working Title

Working Title Academic Advisor

Anticipated Hiring Range

Anticipated Hiring Range $50,000 - $55,000

Work Schedule

Work Schedule Monday - Friday, hours may vary; Some evenings and weekends for special events may be required.

Job Location

Department

Department Student Success and Engagement

About the Department

As one of the nation’s top-ranked colleges of education, NC State’s College of Education leads the way in North Carolina in preparing extraordinary educators, conducting transformational research, and engaging communities where they are to improve the educational outcomes of all learners and advance the greater good. The college’s faculty are widely-recognized thought leaders who use their research to transform the practice of teaching, learning, and leading. They have particular strengths in improving technology-enhanced learning and teaching; fostering community-based learning and PK-16 partnerships; and innovating leadership and workforce development, educational policy, and evaluation. About two-thirds of the faculty are grant active. They are engaged in over 225 active projects totaling $151 million, making them the most productive in terms of research activity compared with other colleges of education in North Carolina and among the Top 5% in the nation. In FY24, the college’s research expenditures exceeded $20 million.

The college has over 1,600 students studying across five graduate certificates, seven undergraduate majors, two undergraduate minors, 13 master’s degrees, three Ph.D., and two Ed.D. programs housed in three academic departments: Educational Leadership, Policy, and Human Development; Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education; and Teacher Education and Learning Sciences, with approximately 130 tenure-track and professional-track faculty, 110 support and professional staff, and about 160 graduate and teaching assistants. The College of Education is also home to the Belk Center for Community College Leadership and Research, the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation, and Elevate, NC State’s postsecondary education program for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The college has over 18,000 living alumni, with over 6,000 working in public schools in every county in North Carolina. Those who are teachers rate among the highest in effectiveness on surveys of school employers in North Carolina.

NC State promotes an integrated approach to problem solving that transforms lives and provides leadership for social, economic, and technological development across North Carolina and around the world. NC State’s land grant mission of teaching, research and service is dedicated to the service of North Carolina and its people. Applicants are encouraged to review the institution’s mission, vision and strategic plan, and consider how their background, interest and experience would enable them to support the university.

The Student Success & Advising Center strives to successfully engage students in the academic and social life of the College and university community while maximizing the students’ potential to progress towards degree completion and develop necessary skills and competencies that will enable them to become productive, effective educators and professionals.

The Academic Advisor provides advising, support, and instruction to students. In addition, the Academic Advisor serves as a member of the Student Success team and supports recruitment efforts. The Academic Advisor will be responsible for the following areas:

Advising (65%)

• Advise first- and second-year College of Education students in a developmentally appropriate way and serve as a Student Services team member supporting student success. This responsibility will require the advisor to be comfortable with a proactive style of advising and coordinating additional support and programming for students of concern.
• Advise potential transfer students as well as on-campus and external transfer students. Represent the College of Education at Transfer recruitment events.

Teaching (15%)

• Serve as an instructor for ED 100: Intro to Education (for first year students and transfer students) and assist with course implementation and assessment.

Administration (10%)

• Provide additional support as needed for Student Success initiatives (i.e. Passport to Success, SAY Village, Professional Growth Units). Provide assistance with programmatic initiatives.
• Assist in establishing a peer mentoring program for first-year and transfer students within the College of Education.

Professional Development (5%)

• Actively seek professional development opportunities to maintain and improve knowledge and expertise in advising, teaching, technology for advising and teaching, and specialty areas. Complete required training in a timely manner.

Recruitment and Transition (5%)

• When needed, work with the College of Education Recruiter to support recruitment efforts, including Phone-a-Thons, Open House, and yield events. Some responsibilities of the position will require attendance at occasional evening and/or weekend events (i.e. New Student Orientation, Open House).

Other Responsibilities

• Other duties as assigned by the Senior Director of the Student Success and Advising Center and the Director of Advising.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Master’s Degree in Higher Education, Counseling or related field.
• Previous experience with teaching and curriculum development either at a K-12 or University level.

Other Required Qualifications

• Familiarity with computing technology and Microsoft Office products. Comprehensive understanding of university software systems that inform student progression.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of university, college, and major requirements, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to lead staff, advisors, and students through the intricacies, process, and comprehension of graduation requirements.
• Ability to evaluate complex educational plans for students and work with students to develop meaningful options.
• Ability to successfully manage complex issues related to student advising and multifaceted student advising populations.
• Ability to collaborate with relevant services and resources to assist the student in problem resolution.
• Understanding of the complexities and nuances of internal transfer requirements.
• Make appropriate and ethical decisions and encourage and assist others in making appropriate decisions. Considers access, and representation in all work duties.
• Excel in detailed written and verbal communications with students, colleagues, and parents.
• Ability to provide leadership in providing advanced resources/opportunities when working with students to participate in professional development, internship, and graduate program opportunities.
• Understanding of the field of K-12 Education.
• Awareness of North Carolina Teaching Licensure Requirements. Have a working knowledge of current issues facing K-12 education.
• Knowledge of community college transfer requirements, policies, and experiences of transfer students’ experiences

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year of post-masters academic advising experience at the university level or related student development experience.
• Experience with the North Carolina Community College transfer process.
• Experience with success coaching and student skills development initiatives.

Required License(s) or Certification(s)

• Valid driver’s license required.
• A valid North Carolina driver’s license within 60 days of hire.

Valid NC Driver's License required

Valid NC Driver's License required Yes

Commercial Driver's License required

Commercial Driver's License required No

Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 06/12/2025

Anticipated Close Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please include as attachments a resume/CV, cover letter, and contact information for at least 3 professional references.

Position Number

Position Number 00105300

Position Type

Position Type EPS/SAAO

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week) 1.00 FTE

Appointment

Appointment 12 Month Recurring

Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events

Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events Non Mandatory - Emergency Event

Department ID

Department ID 130801 - Student Success and Engagement

EEO

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 [phone] or [e-mail] .

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.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * How did you learn of this opportunity?
  • NCSU Website
  • NCSU Executive Search Services
  • Monster.com
  • CareerBuilder.com
  • InsideHigherEd.com
  • Other Online Job Board
  • Carolina Job Finder / Employment Guide
  • Job / Career Fair
  • The Chronicle of Higher Education
  • HERC
  • Professional Journal
  • Print Advertisement (Newspaper / Periodical)
  • Professional Organization
  • Direct Contact from NCSU HR Representative / Recruiter
  • NCSU Employee Referral
  • Social Media (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Other)
  • Other
• If you learned about this vacancy from "other source" or "other website", please provide the source.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * A valid driver's license (DL) is required and a North Carolina Driver's License (NCDL) must be obtained within 60 days of hire and maintained as a condition of employment. Do you have a valid driver's license or the ability to obtain one prior to start date, and the ability to obtain a North Carolina Driver's License within 60 days of hire?
  • Yes, I have a valid NCDL and will maintain it as a condition of employment.
  • Yes, I have a valid DL from another state and will obtain a NCDL within 60 days of hire and maintain it as a condition of employment.
  • Yes, I have a valid DL from another state but cannot or will not obtain a NCDL within 60 days of hire.
  • No, I do not have a valid DL from any state, but I will obtain a it within 60 days of hire and maintain it as a condition of employment.
  • No, I do not have a valid DL from any state and cannot or will not obtain it.
Required Documents
• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Contact Information for References
Optional Documents

NC STATE UNIVERSITY
RALEIGH, NC 27695
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