Emergency and Disaster Management - Academic Advisor - #270025

Western Carolina University

Cullowhee (NC)

Hybrid

USD 52,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Western Carolina University is seeking an EHRA Academic Advisor for the Emergency and Disaster Management program. This remote-friendly role advises online students, assists with admissions and degree pathways, and teaches online courses as needed.

The position requires collaboration with the department head and Educational Outreach to ensure student success across distance programs. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s in Emergency and Disaster Management or Disaster Science and experience

Qualifications

Master's degree in Emergency and Disaster Management, Disaster Science, or a closely related discipline.
Experience related to Emergency and Disaster Management or Disaster Science.
Authorized to work in the United States without immigration sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Advise online/distance-learning students through admissions, orientation, registration, and degree completion.
Teach assigned online Emergency and Disaster Management courses during fall, spring, and summer terms.
Coordinate with Educational Outreach, the Department Head, and the Director of Disaster Science.
Provide instructional support and guidance on academic policies and degree requirements.

Skills

Academic advising

Transcript evaluation

Online teaching

Student collaboration

Policy knowledge

Education

Master's degree in Emergency and Disaster Management or Disaster Science

Job description

Emergency and Disaster Management - Academic Advisor - #270025

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Posting Details

Posting Number: EHRA1133P
Quick Link for Internal Postings: https://jobs.wcu.edu/postings/35504
Classification Title: Academic Advisor
Working Title: Emergency and Disaster Management - Academic Advisor - #270025
Department: Criminology, Criminal Justice & Disaster Science
Anticipated Hiring Range: Based on qualifications/experience, internal equity, and departmental budget restrictions.

About WCU

Western Carolina University continues to rank high on Forbes 'Best Employers' lists each year. Including:

2025 - Ranked 1st in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes 'America's Best Employers by State' list.
2024 - Ranking in the top 8.5% on Forbes 'America's Best Midsize Employers' list, WCU was ranked 34 out of the top 400 employers across all industries.
2023 - Ranked in the top 20% on Forbes 'America's Best Midsize Employers' list, WCU was ranked 97 out of the top 500 employers across all industries.
2022 - Ranked 14th in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes 'America's Best Employers by State' list.

Western Carolina University is the UNC system's westernmost campus and has been consistently ranked as one of the top 15 public regional institutions in the South.

Employees of WCU are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other resources, policies and programs to ensure a happy and healthy work/life balance. Benefit eligible employees have access to dental, vision and health insurance plans - eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.

Eligible employees have access to tuition waivers for up to three courses per academic year; employee may enroll at any of the constituent UNC System campuses. Also offered are free group exercise classes multiple times per week, a discounted membership to the campus recreation center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays and 24 hours of paid community service leave each year. Leave earning employees (staff and 12-month faculty) who work at least half of the working days of their first month of employment will begin accruing vacation and sick leave immediately. Paid parental leave after 12 months of continuous service.

WCU offers an abundance of training and development programs, certifications, workshops and conferences - many of which are offered free of charge.

Position Summary

The position may be based remotely or residentially but is expected to attend required face-to-face training and periodic program meetings on the Western Carolina University campus. This position is designated as being exempt from the State of North Carolina Human Resources Act (EHRA).

This position serves as the academic advisor for online students in the Emergency and Disaster Management B.S. degree program and provides instructional support through assigned distance-education courses in Disaster Science. The position advises current and prospective distance-learning students through the application, admission, orientation, registration, transfer evaluation, curriculum selection, and degree completion processes.

Work includes helping students understand academic policies, program requirements, university procedures, and community college transfer pathways; responding to student inquiries; evaluating academic records; coordinating with Educational Outreach, the Department Head, and the Director of Disaster Science; and teaching assigned online Emergency and Disaster Management courses during fall, spring, and summer terms.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of academic advising, degree planning, registration, transfer evaluation, and student progression practices.
Knowledge of university academic policies, administrative procedures, curriculum requirements, and distance-learning student support processes.
Ability to evaluate transcripts and academic records, interpret program requirements, and advise students through admission, orientation, registration, and degree completion.
Ability to teach assigned online Emergency and Disaster Management courses and apply subject-matter expertise in Disaster Science or a closely related field.
Ability to communicate clearly, exercise sound judgment, manage student inquiries, and collaborate effectively with students, faculty, staff, and university partners.

Minimum Qualifications

Interested candidates must already be legally authorized to work in the United States and will not require any immigration sponsorship or support.
Master's degree in Emergency and Disaster Management, Disaster Science, or a closely related discipline; and demonstrated education, training, or experience related to Emergency and Disaster Management, Disaster Science, or a closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience advising online or distance-learning students in a higher education setting.
Experience evaluating transcripts, supporting transfer students, or interpreting curriculum and degree requirements.
Experience teaching online courses in Emergency and Disaster Management, Disaster Science, or a closely related field.
Knowledge of academic policies, student support processes, and community college transfer pathways.
Ability to attend required face-to-face training and periodic program meetings on the Western Carolina University campus.

Position Type

Permanent Full-Time

Number of Hours Per Week

Number of Months Per Year

Posting Dates

Open Date: 09/24/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Background/E-Verify

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks.

Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.

Credential Verification

All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.

EOE

Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ethnicity; religion; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu.

University Safety

The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at University Annual Safety Report or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7147) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7301). The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.

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