Academic and Career Advisor

Paycom; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist University in Fayetteville, NC seeks an Academic and Career Advisor to support students with holistic planning, degree pathways, and career development.

You will manage a caseload, develop individualized plans, collaborate with faculty, and connect students with advising, counseling, and internship opportunities.

This full-time position requires a Master’s degree in advising or related field, a commitment to equity, and the ability to work independently within the One Stop team.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in advising or higher education related discipline.
• Experience in advising/career coaching for university students.
• Strong commitment to equity, inclusion, and working with diverse student populations.
• Understanding of student development theory and high-impact practices in retention and graduation initiatives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to adapt advising style to meet individual student needs.
• Proficiency with online tools and advising methods; desire to improve services.

Responsibilities

• Serve a caseload of up to 300 students with holistic assessment, planning, and proactive advising.
• Develop Individual Academic Plans including Degree Pathway, Career Development plan, and faculty mentor assignment.
• Guide students in exploring personal, academic, and professional interests and developing career readiness competencies.
• Collaborate with faculty to stay informed about curricular changes and barriers to student success.
• Assist students in finding work-based learning experiences and career exploration opportunities.
• Refer students to career, academic, counseling, and student life resources as needed.
• Collaborate with One Stop staff for intervention and advocacy and support probation/ dismissal actions when appropriate.
• Utilize advising technologies for outreach and engagement with students.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to stay current with advising concepts.

Skills

Student advising

Equity & inclusion

Career coaching

Analytical thinking

Communication

Independent work

Adaptability

Education

Master’s degree in advising or related discipline

Tools

Online advising tools

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Methodist University Location - Fayetteville, NC 28311, Position Type: Full Time Staff, The Academic and Career Advisor supports the mission, goals and objectives of Methodist University. The Academic and Career Advisor reports to the Assistant Director for One Stop Academic and Career Advising and is a member of the One Stop team.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve a caseload of up to 300 students, offering holistic assessment, individualized planning support, and proactive academic and career advising.
• Work with each new student in their first year at MU to develop an Individual Academic Plan, which includes a clear Degree Pathway, an Individual Career Development plan, and a faculty mentor assignment.
• Support and guide students, with sound equity and inclusion practices, as they explore their personal, academic, and professional interests, acquire career readiness competencies, and achieve their academic goals.
• Collaborate closely with faculty in academic programs to stay up to date on curricular changes and to provide insight into potential barriers to student success.
• Assist students with finding work-based professional learning experiences and career exploration opportunities.
• Evaluate student needs and provide appropriate resource referral to career, academic, counseling, and student life resources and opportunities.
• Collaborate with faculty, coaches, staff, and other One Stop staff for student intervention and advocacy.
• Recommend actions related to academic alert, probation, suspension, and dismissal of students.
• Utilize advising and student success technologies for outreach to students.
• Engage ongoing professional development and training to maintain knowledge about advising concepts.
• Perform other duties related to student success as assigned.

Qualifications: Education, Experience, and Essential Skills

• Master’s degree required in advising or higher education related discipline
• Experience in advising/career coaching for students in university settings.
• Strong commitment to equity, inclusion, and to working with diverse student populations.
• Strong understanding of student development theory and high-impact practices in retentionand graduation initiatives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to adapt advising/coaching style to meet the needs of each student
• Proficiency with online tools, resources, and advising methods and a commitment to continuously improving services to students
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and work independently
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the institution
• Well-developed sense of professional ethics.