Assistant Director, Honors Bridge Program & Advisor

UNC Charlotte; Charlotte (NC); Presencial; USD 47 000 - 58 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The University of North Carolina is seeking an Assistant Director for the Honors Bridge Program & Advisor at UNC Charlotte's Honors College. The role advises high-achieving incoming students, coordinates programming, and guides transitions into honors programs across disciplines.

The position partners with faculty and program directors, manages the universal honors application, and supports nationally competitive awards.

Qualificações

• At least five years of advising experience; seven+ preferred.
• Graduate training across multiple disciplines; interdisciplinary projects.
• Proven success advising undergraduates in honors or related programs.
• Experience collaborating with faculty and administrators across campus.
• Ability to develop innovative, student-centered programs.
• Strong mentoring, advising, or coaching abilities.
• Excellent written and spoken communication; time management.
• Ability to collaborate with administrators, faculty, staff, students, alumni.

Responsabilidades

• Advise, onboard, and orient incoming HBP students; outline curricular requirements.
• Advise UHP students seeking dual honors; assist with registration.
• Liaise with Honors Programs across campus; coordinate pathways.
• Support Nationally Competitive Awards applications; guide essays and interviews.
• Collaborate on cross-campus programming and co-curricular activities.
• Manage universal honors applications and maintain records.
• Teach a lower-level Honors course as assigned.
• Plan recruitment events and orientation activities.

Conhecimentos

Advising

Interdisciplinary collab

Student mentoring

Communication

Organizational skills

Formação académica

Master’s degree or higher

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Assistant Director, Honors Bridge Program & Advisor

• The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report
• The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.

Position Information

General Information

Position Number

Position Number 003884

Vacancy Open to

Vacancy Open to All Candidates

Working Title

Working Title Assistant Director, Honors Bridge Program & Advisor

Position Designation

Position Designation EHRA Non-Faculty

Employment Type

Employment Type Permanent - Full-time

Months per Year 12

Work Schedule

Hours per week 40

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Exempt

Division

Division Academic Affairs

Department

Department Honors College (Adm)

Work Location

Work Location Levine Hall

Salary Range

Salary Range $47,379 - $58,000

Primary Purpose of Department

The Honors College is an academic and support hub for academically motivated UNC Charlotte undergraduates, including all members of honors programs, merit scholars, and students seeking endorsement for nationally competitive awards.

Primary Purpose of Position

To advise and coordinate programming for the Honors Bridge Program ( HBP ), a specialized initiative for high-achieving incoming students who enter UNC Charlotte with 50+ credit hours and expect to graduate in 4 to 5 semesters. This position is committed to engaging HBP students in personal development and self-assessment, orienting them in the requirements and expectations of the Honors College, and guiding their successful transition into honors programs in their field of study.

This position also advises University Honors Program ( UHP ) students who want to join an honors program in their field of study, aiming to graduate with dual honors (both UHP and in their major) or transition completely into a disciplinary honors program. In support of both the HBP and the UHP advising roles, this position manages the universal honors application platform for continuing students and works closely with honors program directors across campus to maintain access to honors in the field of study.

Additionally, this position provides support for Nationally Competitive Awards applicants, leveraging strong writing and academic advising skills to mentor students across the university through competitive fellowship and scholarship application processes.

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, working as a collaborative team member with the Honors College staff and reporting to the Director of Honors Advising and Nationally Competitive Awards in the Honors College.

Summary of Position Responsibilities

• Honors Bridge Program Advising: Advise, onboard, and orient the incoming HBP student cohort. Provide incoming and first-year HBP students with detailed information about curricular requirements (e.g., HONR 3700) and advise them on prerequisite coursework and GPA required for admittance into their destination honors program in their field of study. Utilize strong advising skills to assist individual and/or groups of students in developing their academic plans to complete honors requirements within an accelerated 4 to 5 semester timeline.
• UHP Advising: Advising University Honors Program students (called UHPers) who want to do dual honors or switch to honors in the field of study. Provide support during the registration process and assist students as needed.
• Liaison with Honors Programs Across Campus: Serve as a primary liaison between the Honors College and Honors Program Directors across all fields of study throughout the University. Maintain active, transparent communication to align honors opportunities with University-wide honors initiatives. Partner with program directors to build an integrated community through regular collaboration, shared advising practices, and co-sponsored academic programming for honors scholars. Collaborate with directors to establish clear application pathways, prerequisite expectations, and advise handoffs for HBP students transitioning into honors in the fields of study.
• Nationally Competitive Awards Advising: Working closely with the Director of Honors Advising and Nationally Competitive Awards, support the application and endorsement processes for Nationally Competitive Awards and Fellowships. Utilize strong writing and editing skills to guide applicants through essay drafting, personal statement revisions, proposal development, and interview preparation.
• Cross Campus Collaboration: Collaborate closely with the Honors College team, the honors program directors, and relevant partners across UNC Charlotte to facilitate smooth transitions and applications for HBP and UHP students into honors programs in the field of study.
• Co-Curricular Programming: Plan, organize, and deliver student co-curricular programming tailored for HBP students and UHP students considering honors in their field of study.
• Work in a supportive role with the Honors College team on honors related programming.
• Events & Travel: Provide support and attend honors related events, as well as conference travel with students (may include nights and weekends). The individual must have the ability to work autonomously in a complex, team-oriented unit while building strong alliances with faculty and campus partners that support the holistic development of students.
• Teaching: Plan, organize, and teach a lower-level Honors course and other duties as assigned.
• Universal Honors Application: Manage the universal honors application for HBP and for continuing students.
• Records & Audits: Maintain accurate advising records and track onboarding, course enrollment and transition audits for HBP students as they apply to honors programs in the fields of study. Maintain participation records for audits and submit lists of HBP students eligible for Honors College housing in Levine Hall to the Assistant Director of Merit Scholars.
• Assessment & Reporting: Conduct student programming assessments related to HBP and UHP students transitioning into honors in their field of study and produce material for the Honors College annual report in the spring. In consultation with the Director of Honors Advising and Nationally Competitive Awards, prepare an area budget. Assist with planning and attending staff meetings and the fall retreat.
• Recruiting & Admissions: Support the planning and staffing of recruiting events, New Student Orientation, Open House, and Admitted Students Day.

• At least five years of advising type of experiences, more than seven years is preferred
• Graduate training that spans multiple disciplines and/or experience with interdisciplinary types of projects
• Demonstrated success advising undergraduate students in honors, interdisciplinary, or related academic programs
• Demonstrated success with working and collaborating with university faculty; preference is given to candidates who have demonstrated success in working with university faculty in interdisciplinary ways
• Experience developing innovative, student-centered, and inclusive projects and programs
• Evidence of effective student mentoring, advising, or coaching
• Strong communication, collaboration, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Experience supporting undergraduate with preparing and writing for scholarship; preference given to candidates who can demonstrate impact in this area of supporting students in writing for national awards and scholarships
• Ability to collaborate effectively with administrators, faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community partners.
• Commitment to fostering academic excellence, leadership development, and student engagement among high-achieving students

Master’s degree or higher

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 10/30/2026

Posting Close Date

Posting Close Date 11/13/2026

Open Until Filled No

Proposed Hire Date

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