Academic Advisor - 3511

University of North Carolina Pembroke; Pembroke (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Carolina Pembroke is seeking an Academic Advisor to help students explore majors, understand degree requirements, and plan their academic journey within the Center for Student Success.

The role requires a master's or bachelor's degree with experience working with college students, plus willingness to travel and work some evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree or Bachelor's Degree and two years experience working with college students in a community college or university setting.
• Ability to travel and work some evening and weekend hours required.
• Earned master's degree in counseling, higher education, student development, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Advise students on major choice, curricula and career options.
• Interpret institutional, general education, and major requirements.
• Evaluate and monitor student progress and class schedules in context of life goals.
• Teach students to navigate UNCP systems, processes and policies.
• Collaborate to promote student success and belonging within the UNCP community.

Education

Master's Degree or Bachelor's Degree and two years experience working with college students in a community college or university setting

Job description

Academic Advisor - 3511

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Position Details

Position Information

Division: Academic Affairs

Department: Center for Student Success

Working Title: Academic Advisor

Vacancy Type: Exempt Professional Staff (EPS)

Min T/E Requirements: Master's Degree or Bachelor's Degree and two years experience working with college students in a community college or university setting. Ability to travel and work some evening and weekend hours required.

FTE: 1

Recruitment Range: Commensurate with Education and Experience

Anticipated Hiring Range: Commensurate with Education and Experience

Position #: 3511

FLSA Status: Exempt

Months per year: 12

Is this a grant funded position?: No

Primary Purpose of Organization Unit: The Center for Student Success contributes to UNCP's commitment to changing lives through education by leading campus initiatives to assist all students in transitioning, progressing, and persisting to graduation. The Center for Student Success is committed to supporting the education of the whole student and integrating student life with learning. In the process of generating and disseminating academic information and personalized requirements, we share knowledge through policies, practices, and programs for current students and their families, prospective students and their families, faculty, and other university professionals campus wide. The Academic Advisor position exists to educate the whole student through a developmental, student-focused approach. This includes individual, group, and electronic interactions that enhance academic success, promote personal, and professional development and foster a sense of belonging to the UNCP community.

Primary Purpose of Position: The Academic Advisor position exists to educate the whole student through a developmental, student-focused approach. This includes individual, group, and electronic interactions that enhance academic success, promote personal, and professional development and foster a sense of belonging to the UNCP community.

Job Description: The Academic Advisor will assist students in making informed decisions about a choice of major; advise students about the nature and content of the curricula and disciplines; help students to assess their interests, values, and academic skills and to understand these in relation to major choice and potential future career/graduate school options; teach students how to navigate the systems, academic processes and policies at UNCP; interpret institutional, general education, and major requirements; evaluate and monitor student academic progress, course choice, and class schedule in context of student's life and career goals; help students to become contributing members of the UNCP community; and prepare students to take responsibility for making their own decisions about courses, academic programs, and long-term plans. This position will also perform advising duties that are based on theories and knowledge of teaching, learning, and student development theory, and reflect developmental and appreciative advising approaches.

Management Preference: Master's Degree or Bachelor's Degree and experience working with students in an educational setting. Ability to travel and work some evening and weekend hours required. Earned master's degree in counseling, higher education, student development, or related field. Experience working with students in student success, advising, or related areas. Review of applications will begin immediately.

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Posting Information

Job Opening Date: 09/25/2026

Job Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Posting Category: Professional

Posting Number: EPA01172

Quick Link to Posting: https://jobs.uncp.edu/postings/13735

Special Instructions to Applicants: 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). In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 as a part of the online application process. UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their age, race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and national origin. UNC Pembroke is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.

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