Academic Advisor & Lecturer

NC State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare benefits

Wellness & Recreation Membership

Wellness Programs

Job summary

NC State University is seeking an Academic Advisor & Lecturer within University Advising and Exploratory Studies. The role focuses on cross-curricular academic advising, teaching Exploratory Studies orientation courses, and coordinating outreach and services across colleges.

The position requires engagement in advising, teaching, and program planning to support student success. Responsibilities include liaison work with departments, participation in recruitment events, and contributing to

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to provide effective academic support services at the college level.
• Strong teaching and/or program development and delivery skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of developmental needs of college students.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Advising: Provide quality cross-curricular academic advising to students following a developmental philosophy and NACADA Core Values.
• Teaching: Teach sections of Exploratory Studies orientation courses and other department offerings; maintain course website and grade book.
• Programming outreach and services: Liaise with colleges/offices; support transfer advising, change of major drop-in services, and advisor training; participate in program planning and events.
• Other Responsibilities: Engage in professional development; support evolving priorities and tasks as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teaching

Program development

Written and verbal communication

Education

Master’s degree in higher education or related field

Job description

Academic Advisor & Lecturer

Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm; occasional evening and/or weekend work is required.

Job Location: Department University Advising and Exploratory Studies

About the Department

The Division of Academic and Student Affairs ( DASA ) is where students discover connections and community. It is where students live, where they gather, where they improve themselves, each other, and their university. DASA is where students seek guidance and support, both in and outside of the classroom. The division serves all students at NC State.

NC State wants employees to achieve their highest potential at work, learn more about our employee value proposition here ( You Belong Here ). The Division of Academic and Student Affairs is the place to work for values-driven faculty and staff who are passionate about promoting the success of the whole student.

University Advising and Exploratory Studies serves the University by providing quality, timely advising services and support to students in transition, and to advisors and faculty across campus. Students are served through virtual advising, drop-in advising, workshops and other programming, course offerings, and online resources. Through comprehensive work with students, staff, and faculty, University Advising and Exploratory Studies facilitates student academic success, major selection, career development, and personal enrichment.

The Exploratory Studies program gives first time freshmen the opportunity to choose a major after a guided, structured process for major and career exploration and transition to the University. This is accomplished through one-on-one academic advising, the Exploratory Studies first year curriculum, experiential learning, and programming in the Exploratory Studies Village, emphasizing theoretical and practical methods of inquiry, guided reflection, engagement, assessment, and analysis. Through this process students gain the foundation for acquiring the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to make an informed decision on a major and become self-reliant and productive citizens.

Re-deciding students at the University have the opportunity to visit the unit’s drop-in advising or participate in the Inter-College Transfer ( ICT ) advising program. University Advising and Exploratory Studies supports these students in the major and career decision process and provides ICT students an advising home until the student is able to successfully matriculate to a major. University Advising and Exploratory Studies also coordinates special outreach for transfer students, international students.

Wolfpack Perks and Benefits

As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.

Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.

Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.

Academic Advisor & Lecturer Responsibilities

Advising: Provide quality cross-curricular academic advising to students, following a developmental philosophy of advising and NACADA Core Values. Academic advising is an intentional process designed to support students as they develop and pursue educational, career, and personal goals. The ultimate goal of the student-advisor partnership is for students to increase their personal agency and critical thinking skills and apply both to their life choices in college and beyond.

Teaching: Teach sections of the Exploratory Studies orientation courses each fall and spring, and/or other departmental offerings as assigned. The orientation courses focus on transition to college, academic success, major and career exploration. Follow established Exploratory Studies curriculum and teaching guidelines and maintain course website and grade book through NC State’s course management system. Exploratory Studies course sections for first-year students may be linked with a First Year Inquiry course and/or require collaborative work with a Resident Mentor or co-instructor.

Programming Outreach and Services: Serve as a liaison to one or more colleges/offices and support internal departmental committees. Provide support for inter-college transfer advising, change of major drop-in services, and advisor training and development initiatives. Participate in planning, implementation and support of departmental or co-curricular programs; signature programs include: Majors Exploration Fair, Majors and Minors Fair, New Student Orientation. Represent Exploratory Studies at key university recruitment events, including Open House, New and Transfer Student Orientation, Experience NC State, Admitted Student Day, and campus visitation days. Serve on UAES , University College, DASA and/or University committees as needed to accomplish the departmental mission. Plan, support, and assess departmental, college, division, and university programs and events. Attend external and internal meetings as required.

Other Responsibilities

• Professional Development – Actively seek professional development activities to maintain and improve knowledge and expertise in advising, teaching, technology for advising and teaching, and specialty areas.
• Other tasks and responsibilities may be assigned based on the needs of the organization and evolving priorities.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

Other Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to provide effective academic support services at the college level
• Strong teaching and or program development and delivery skills
• Demonstrated understanding of developmental needs of college students
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in higher education, counseling, student development, or closely related field
• Experience advising first‑year students, particularly exploratory/undecided students
• Experience in advising and programming for special populations
• Career advising (e.g., use of career assessments, working with exploratory students)
• Teaching experience at the college level, particularly with first‑year students
• Use of outcomes assessment to inform decisions
• Experience in using advising and teaching technology
• Program planning

Required License(s) or Certification(s)

• N/A

Valid NC Driver's License required

• Valid NC Driver's License required
• Commercial Driver's License required

EEO

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