Academic Advisor - 3511

University of North Carolina at Pembroke; Pembroke (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Pembroke is seeking an Academic Advisor to support students in choosing majors, understanding curricula, and planning for graduation. You will guide students through UNCP policies, while fostering their academic and personal development.

The role requires travel and occasional evening/weekend hours, with a focus on proactive, developmental advising to promote student success and persistence to degree completion.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required or Bachelor's degree with two years of experience working with college students.
• Ability to travel and to work some evenings and weekend hours.

Responsibilities

• Advise students on choosing majors and understanding curricula and career options.
• Teach students how to navigate UNCP systems, processes and policies.
• Monitor student progress and assist with course selection and scheduling in relation to goals.
• Apply developmental and advising theories to interactions with students.

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Academic Advisor - 3511

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

Hiring Range: Commensurate with Education and Experience

Position #: 3511

FLSA Status: Exempt

Months per Year: 12

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.

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.

Job Opening Date: 09/25/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Posting Category: Professional

Posting Number: EPA01172