Academic Advisor College of Nursing

East Carolina University; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 41,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

East Carolina University in Greenville, NC is seeking an Academic Advisor for the College of Nursing, supporting undergraduate accelerated 2nd degree and pre-licensure BSN students. You will guide students in decision-making, develop programming for student success, evaluate admissions, and collaborate with the team.

Responsibilities include advising, teaching COAD 1000, contributing to retention efforts, and participating in college events.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required and conferred by the time of hire.
• Teaching, advising, and/or counseling experience in higher education.
• Knowledge of nursing degree requirements preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic advising and application assistance to undergraduate nursing students (70%).
• Participate in retention strategies to improve student satisfaction and success (15%).
• Teach COAD 1000 (10%).
• Perform other duties as assigned (committees, professional development, retention and graduation) (5%).

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Academic Advisor College of Nursing

Position Number: 000820

Vacancy Open to: All Candidates

Department: AAH CON Nursing Support Services

Department Homepage: https://nursing.ecu.edu/

Advertising Department: NURSING-COLLEGE OF

Division: Academic Affairs

Classification Title: Academic Advisor

Working Title: Academic Advisor

Number of Vacancies: 1

Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

Position Location (City): Greenville

Position Type: Non-Faculty

Job Category: Non-Faculty Professional

Anticipated Recruitment Range. Salary offered may be outside of this range as impacted by budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications: $41,379 - $60,000

Be a Pirate!

East Carolina University (ECU) is consistently ranked among the nation's top public universities for its commitment to research, innovation, social mobility, and public service. Classified as a R1 institution by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education, ECU is among the top 5% of research universities in the United States, an elite designation reflecting the highest levels of research activity, funding, and doctoral output.

Founded in 1907, ECU is a public, four-year university located in Greenville, N.C., which and is widely regarded as the cultural, educational, economic, and medical hub of eastern North Carolina. Through education, research, healthcare, community engagement, athletics, cultural enrichment, and service, ECU enhances the quality of life for its students, the state and communities around the world. It is a great place to work, teach, and learn.

ECU's commitment to impactful scholarship is further demonstrated through its repeated Carnegie Community Engagement Classification (2010, 2015, 2024), as well as its 2024 designation as a Carnegie Leadership for Public Purpose institution. These distinctions recognize the university's leadership in translating research into meaningful community partnerships and measurable societal benefits.

The university supports its workforce through a wide range of professional development opportunities designed to foster career growth and skill advancement. Eligible employees also benefit from a comprehensive benefits package that promotes a healthy work-life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The mission of the college is to serve as a national model for transforming the health of rural underserved regions through excellence and innovation in nursing education, leadership, research, scholarship and practice. The mission of the college is to serve as a national model for transforming the health of rural underserved regions through excellence and innovation in nursing education, leadership, research, scholarship and practice.

The College of Nursing Department of Student Services provides enrollment and student support services for both undergraduate and graduate students. The Department of Student Services provides oversight of a wide array of initiatives to facilitate enrollment, retention, and graduation initiatives of the college. Areas housed within Student Services include: marketing, recruitment, academic advising, pre-licensure and accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing application review and admission, student success, clinical placement and compliance as well as licensure and certification of graduations and alumni.

Primary Purpose of Position

The Academic Advisor will provide advising services on a full-time basis for the College of Nursing's undergraduate accelerated 2nd degree and pre-licensure intended and declared BSN students, guide students in the development of decision-making skills, develop and implement programming to support student success, evaluate admission applications, provide referrals to campus support services as needed, participate in college and university events related to recruitment, retention and graduation, collaborate with others as part of a team of student support personnel, and teach COAD 1000.

• Provide academic advising and application assistance to undergraduate students pursing a degree in nursing. (70%)
• Participate and contribute to retention strategies that will enhance student satisfaction, engagement and success. (15%)
• Teach COED 1000 (10%)
• Perform other duties as assigned (i.e, committees, professional development, retention and graduation. (5%)

Minimum Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

This position requires a master's degree received from an appropriately accredited institution and conferred by the time of hire. Teaching, advising, and/or counseling experience in higher education is needed for this position.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

Extensive knowledge of the requirements for the degree program in the College of Nursing. Knowledge of degree requirements for related programs in other areas.

Employment and Eligibility

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full time. This position is contingent upon availability of funds.

At the time of employment, two to three original letters of reference, official transcripts, a criminal background check, and proper documentation of identity and employability are required.

The university will principally employ individuals who reside in the State of North Carolina to the greatest extent practicable. As such, most positions at East Carolina University require employees to live and work in North Carolina (or live within a reasonable daily commuting distance from their duty station) after hire. Candidates should be prepared to relocate within a reasonable, agreed-upon time after an offer of employment has been made and accepted to meet this requirement.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU 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.

Nondiscrimination Statement

East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability. Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at [phone] (Voice/TTY) or [e-mail].