Academic Advisor I

University of North Carolina; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Carolina, operating through the Belk College of Business at UNC Charlotte, seeks an Academic Advisor to engage students in personal development and self‑assessment while guiding academic success and major/career exploration.

The role requires strong communication, ability to work autonomously in a busy office, and collaboration with faculty and campus partners to support holistic student development.

Qualifications

• Ability to establish rapport with individuals and build relationships.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with tact and confidentiality.
• Experience presenting to groups using relevant technology.

Responsibilities

• Academic Advisor will advise UNC Charlotte students, supporting major exploration and career planning.
• Collaborate with faculty and campus partners to promote student success and self‑assessment.
• Engage in orientation, onboarding, and ongoing communications, including teaching or seminar facilitation as needed.

Skills

Rapport building

Verbal communication

Written communication

Group presentations

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

The Belk College of Business is dedicated to helping undergraduate students discover, plan, and achieve their academic and career goals, while learning to become 21st-century business leaders. This individual is committed to engaging students in personal development and self‑assessment, teaching students how to effectively manage their academic success and supporting students through the exploration of their major and career development plans. Students are expected to develop academic and career plans consistent with their interests, abilities, and aspirations and to utilize available resources to achieve their long‑term professional goals. This individual ensures that students have access to accurate and relevant information so that they can take initiative and responsibility for their success. This individual upholds University and Belk College standards in a professional and respectful manner that reflects an appreciation for students from all backgrounds.

Primary Purpose of Position

This position is committed to engaging students in personal development and self‑assessment, teaching students how to effectively manage their academic success, and supporting students through exploration of their major and career development plans. Students are expected to develop plans consistent with their interests, abilities, and aspirations and to utilize available resources to achieve their long‑term goals. This individual ensures that students have access to accurate and relevant information so that they can take initiative and responsibility for their success. This individual upholds the expectations and standards of advising at Charlotte in a professional and respectful manner that reflects an appreciation for students from all backgrounds.

Summary of Position Responsibilities

Individual Assistance: The Academic Advisor will assume advising responsibilities for any assigned student whose role is placed at UNC Charlotte. This individual will also be responsible for supporting students declaring or expressing interest in the assigned College/School. The advisor must have the ability to work autonomously in a complex, team‑oriented academic office while also building strong alliances with faculty and other campus partners that support the holistic development of students. The advisor must have a commitment to student success and the ability to listen and analyze academic needs.

Additional Assistance: The Academic Advisor will also be engaged in other activities that support the orientation, onboarding, and consistent communication to UNC Charlotte students. These activities might include teaching and seminar facilitation, event participation, coordinated messaging, and other duties as assigned.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Demonstration of the ability to establish rapport with individuals, inspire confidence, and build relationships.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills that demonstrate tact, diplomacy, and the maintenance of confidentiality.
• Experience presenting to groups of people utilizing relevant technology and pedagogical best practices.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • UNC Charlotte Website
  • HERC Job Board
  • Inside Higher Education
  • Mitatech Circa (formerly known as Local JobNetwork)
  • Another Website
  • Agency Referral
  • Advertisement/Publication
  • Personal Referral
  • Other
• Where did you learn about this posting?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Do you have a Master's degree?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Resume / Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
• Contact Information for References

Optional Documents

• Other Document

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