Engineering Academic Advisor for Student Success

Super Fab Lab @ UNC-C; Smith (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Super Fab Lab @ UNC-C is seeking an Academic Advisor to support undergraduate and graduate students in multiple engineering technology programs. The role involves applying a developmental advising model, guiding students through graduation planning, and connecting them with campus support services.

The advisor will conduct one-on-one and group sessions, participate in orientations and events, and collaborate with faculty and staff to enhance student success.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in academic advising, student services, higher education, engineering, or a related field is required.
• Two years of experience involving student academic advising in a higher education setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal problem-solving skills are a must.
• Ability to interact effectively with advisees, staff, and faculty is required.
• Proficient use of computers (Google Suite, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Serve undergraduate and graduate students within Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electromechanical Engineering Technology, and Applied Energy programs.
• Provide orientation to new students, support for first-generation and transfer students, and at-risk student interventions.
• Collaborate with faculty to provide additional information/services/programming to majors.
• Generate reports on academic progression and graduation-oriented advising; assist with degree clearance.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

Master's degree in academic advising or related field

Tools

Google Suite

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Super Fab Lab @ UNC-C is seeking an Academic Advisor to support undergraduate and graduate students in multiple engineering technology programs. The role involves applying a developmental advising model, guiding students through graduation planning, and connecting them with campus support services.

The advisor will conduct one-on-one and group sessions, participate in orientations and events, and collaborate with faculty and staff to enhance student success.