Engineering Academic Advisor for Student Success

NC State College of Engineering; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Flexible Spending Account

Retirement Programs

Life Insurance

Disability Plans

Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs

12 Holidays Each Year

Tuition and Academic Assistance

Job summary

NC State College of Engineering in Raleigh, NC seeks an Academic Advisor to support first-year and transfer engineering students, guiding them through registration, degree requirements, and academic planning. The role includes teaching E 122: Engineering Student Success in the spring and developing advising materials in partnership with the team.

You will monitor progress, address transfer credits with departments, and engage in student programs, orientations, and recruitment efforts to foster

Qualifications

• Require post-baccalaureate credentials or a bachelor’s degree plus alternative or equivalent professional training and experience
• Experience advising at a higher education level
• Professional work record characterized by effective leadership and innovation with the ability to inspire and engage students and colleagues
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to respectfully and effectively communicate with a varied constituency
• Understanding of the intricacies and complexities of multifaceted student advising populations with unique needs
• Interpersonal skills to build effective bridges and collaborative relationships, with the ability to exercise good judgment, discretion, and integrity
• Comprehend and effectively use Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and similar Google applications in addition to Adobe Acrobat/Fox-it

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized academic advising to first-year and transfer engineering students on registration, course selection, degree requirements, and other academic matters
• Monitor academic progress, identify concerns, and connect students with appropriate strategies, resources, policies, procedures, and services to support successful degree progress
• Review transcripts and apply transfer credits toward degree requirements, working with academic departments to address credit-transfer questions or discrepancies
• Teach one to two sections of E 122: Engineering Student Success during the spring semester
• Develop and maintain advising materials and resources for first-year and transfer students in partnership with the coordinator, assistant dean, and student services manager
• Partner with the Strategic Planning and Marketing Manager to develop communications and resources for newly admitted transfer students
• Support student programs and participate in events, including orientations, welcome events, and First-Year Engineering Design Day, and recruitment initiatives
• Serve on relevant university and college committees, build productive partnerships that support college and university goals, and contribute to other priorities as assigned by the supervisor

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Microsoft Office

Google Apps

Adobe Acrobat

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Adobe Acrobat

Fox-it

Job description

NC State College of Engineering in Raleigh, NC seeks an Academic Advisor to support first-year and transfer engineering students, guiding them through registration, degree requirements, and academic planning. The role includes teaching E 122: Engineering Student Success in the spring and developing advising materials in partnership with the team.

You will monitor progress, address transfer credits with departments, and engage in student programs, orientations, and recruitment efforts to foster