Assistant Director, Honors Bridge Program & Advisor

University of North Carolina Charlotte; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Carolina Charlotte is seeking an Assistant Director to lead the Honors Bridge Program and advise options for students pursuing dual honors or honors in their field of study. You will collaborate with Honors College staff and program directors to create integrated advising pathways and coordinate national awards applications.

The role emphasizes strong writing, academic advising, and the ability to help high-achieving students navigate accelerated degree plans while engaging

Qualifications

• Minimum education: earned Master's Degree in any discipline represented at UNC Charlotte.
• Graduate training spanning multiple disciplines and interdisciplinary project experience is preferred.
• Strong advising background with undergraduates in honors, interdisciplinary, or related programs.
• Proven ability to collaborate with university faculty and program directors.

Responsibilities

• Advise, onboard, and orient the incoming Honors Bridge Program (HBP) cohort; explain curricular requirements and plan accelerated timelines.
• Advise University Honors Program (UHP) students seeking dual honors or switches to honors in their field of study.
• Liaise between the Honors College and program directors; coordinate opportunities and pathways for honors across campus.
• Support Nationally Competitive Awards advising, guiding students through essays, statements, proposals, and interview prep.

Skills

Advising experience

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Student mentoring

Collaboration with faculty

Scholarship writing support

Communication skills

Leadership & organization

Education

Master's degree or higher

Job description

Assistant Director, Honors Bridge Program & Advisor

Position Information

• Position Number: 003884
• Vacancy Open to: All Candidates
• Working Title: Assistant Director, Honors Bridge Program & Advisor
• Position Designation: EHRA Non-Faculty
• Employment Type: Permanent - Full-time
• Months per Year: 12
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
• Hours per week: 40
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Division: Academic Affairs
• Department: Honors College (Adm)
• Work Location: Levine Hall
• 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.
• Posting Open Date: 10/30/2026
• Posting Close Date: 11/13/2026
• Open Until Filled: No

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.
• Plan, organize, and teach a lower-level Honors course and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education/Experience

Applicants must hold an earned Master's Degree in any academic discipline represented at UNC Charlotte. Applicants are encouraged to access UNC Charlotte's disciplinary areas here: https://academics.charlotte.edu/undergraduate-programs.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• 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

Necessary Certifications/Licenses

Master's degree or higher