Academic Advisor I

University of North Carolina - Charlotte; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Charlotte is hiring an Academic Advisor I to guide assigned students within the College of Science, assist with orientation and onboarding, and support degree completion. The advisor will work independently within a team, build alliances with faculty, and communicate effectively with students and parents.

A Master's degree must be completed by July 1, 2026, and the position runs Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm, 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Master's degree must be completed by July 1, 2026.
• Strong communication skills, tact and confidentiality.
• Experience giving group presentations using relevant technology and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Advise students on academic success, major exploration, and career development.
• Support orientation, onboarding and coordinated messaging for students.
• Engage with faculty and campus partners to support student development.
• Work autonomously within a team in a complex academic environment.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Presentation skills

Collaboration with faculty

Education

Master's degree (to be completed by 07/01/2026)

Tools

Presentation software

Job description

UNC Charlotte is hiring an Academic Advisor I. This role involves advising assigned students, supporting those in the College of Science, and engaging in activities to assist student orientation, onboarding, and communication. The advisor must work independently within a team, build alliances with faculty, and support students' academic and personal development for successful degree completion.

Highlights

• Advise students on academic success, major exploration, and career development aligned with their interests and goals.
• Support students declaring or interested in the College of Science.
• Participate in orientation, teaching seminars, event involvement, and coordinated messaging for students.
• Work autonomously in a complex, team-oriented academic environment while collaborating with faculty and campus partners.
• Master's degree required to be completed by July 1, 2026.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with tact, diplomacy, and confidentiality.
• Experience in group presentations utilizing relevant technology and pedagogical best practices.
• Salary range is $55,000 to $56,650 annually.
• Position is full-time, exempt, working Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm, 40 hours per week.
• Department: College of Science under Academic Affairs division.