Academic Advisor & Recruiter

UNKNOWN; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 56,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Greensboro's School of Nursing in Greensboro, NC, seeks an Academic Advisor and Recruiter to guide prospective and current prelicensure nursing students through prerequisites, admissions, and academic pathways, ensuring enrollment and progression.

The role emphasizes personalized advising, credential evaluation, onboarding and recruitment activities, and collaboration with university offices and external partners to deliver a positive, seamless student experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution, preferably in Counseling, Education, Nursing, Communication or a related field.
• 2 years of experience in academic advising, student services, recruitment, or a related role in higher education.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively advise and support a diverse student population.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized advising and support to prospective and current prelicensure nursing students.
• Evaluate credentials and assist with admissions processes.
• Support student onboarding, orientation, and recruitment activities.
• Collaborate with university offices and external partners to create a positive academic experience for students.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Advising students

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Position Type

Staff

Position Eclass

EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning

University Information

Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit

The School of Nursing is Transforming the Future of Nursing with Inclusive Communities, Passionate People, Innovative Practices, and Extraordinary Outcomes. We value and strive for diversity, respect, open communication, and excellence among students, staff, and faculty. The school is CCNE accredited and is a NLN Center of Excellence in Promoting the Pedagogical Expertise of Faculty. The School of Nursing has over 1,700 students enrolled in BSN, RN-BSN, MSN, DNP, PhD and certificate programs. Please visit our website at https://nursing.uncg.edu.

Position Summary

The Academic Advisor and Recruiter in the School of Nursing’s Office of Student Success plays a vital role in recruiting, advising, and supporting prospective and current prelicensure nursing students. This position focuses on guiding individuals through prerequisites, admissions processes, and academic pathways to ensure successful enrollment and progression within the nursing programs. Key responsibilities include providing personalized advising, evaluating credentials, supporting student onboarding, and participating in orientation and recruitment activities. The advisor also collaborates with university offices and external partners to create a positive, supportive, and seamless academic experience for all students.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution, preferably in Counseling, Education, Nursing, Communication or a related field.
• 2 years of experience in academic advising, student services, recruitment, or a related role in higher education.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively advise and support a diverse student population.

Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing, Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in academic advising, recruitment, or admissions, particularly within a nursing or health sciences program.
• Experience working with diverse student populations, including first-generation students, and familiarity with strategies to promote student success and retention.
• the ability to build strong relationships with students, prospective students and stakeholders to inspire trust and success at UNCG.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Recruitment Range

$56,000 - $61,800

Org #-Department

Nursing - 12802

Job Open Date

09/21/2026

For Best Consideration Date

Job Close Date

10/01/2026

Open Until Filled

No

FTE

1.000

Type of Appointment

Permanent

If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment.

Number of Months per Year

12

FLSA

Exempt