Academic Advisor - 3534

University of North Carolina Pembroke; Pembroke (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Carolina Pembroke seeks an Academic Advisor to help students explore majors, understand degree requirements, and map paths toward graduation. The role involves individual and group advising, navigating academic policies, and guiding students through planning and decision-making processes within the Center for Student Success.

Ideal candidates will hold a Master’s or a Bachelor's with relevant student-services experience, be able to travel, and work some evenings or weekends

Qualifications

• Master's Degree or Bachelor's Degree with two years of student services experience.
• Willing to travel and work some evenings and weekend hours.
• Experience advising or supporting students in higher education.

Responsibilities

• Advise students on choosing majors and understanding curricula and disciplines.
• Help students assess interests, values, and academic skills for major/career planning.
• Interpret institutional, general education, and major requirements for students.
• Monitor and evaluate student progress, course choices, and schedules in light of goals.

Skills

Master's Degree

Bachelor's Degree + 2 yrs experience

Travel & evening/weekend hours

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's Degree

Bachelor's Degree with 2 yrs experience

Job description

Academic Advisor - 3534

Position Details

• 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 #: 3534
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Months per year: 12
• Is this a grant funded position?: No
• If yes, please indicate the end date of the grant.(if applicable): N/A
• 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 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.
• Lic or Certification required by statute or regulation: None.

Posting Information

• Job Opening Date: 09/25/2026
• Job Closing Date:
• Open Until Filled: Yes
• Posting Category: Professional
• Posting Number: EPA01173
• Quick Link to Posting: https://jobs.uncp.edu/postings/13737
• 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.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. C V/Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents