Graduation Specialist & Student Success Advisor

North Carolina Central University; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

North Carolina Central University seeks a Graduation Specialist to advise junior- and senior-level students on academic plans, progress, and graduation goals. You will provide individualized guidance, monitor progress, and connect students with resources across college programs.

The role requires strong communication, confidentiality, and a student-centered approach, reporting to the Coordinator of Upper Division Professional Academic Advising.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• Experience in academic advising or student support in higher education.
• Proficiency with advising technologies and university policies.

Responsibilities

• Advise students on degree requirements, course selection, and graduation pathways.
• Monitor student progress and identify barriers to timely graduation.
• Collaborate with academic departments and student-support offices to align advising with programs.
• Maintain accurate advising records and utilize analytics to support interventions.
• Assist with orientation and recruitment events to promote student success.
• Engage in program planning to improve persistence and degree completion.

Skills

Academic advising

Student support

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education, Counseling, or related field

Master's degree preferred

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Job description

North Carolina Central University seeks a Graduation Specialist to advise junior- and senior-level students on academic plans, progress, and graduation goals. You will provide individualized guidance, monitor progress, and connect students with resources across college programs.

The role requires strong communication, confidentiality, and a student-centered approach, reporting to the Coordinator of Upper Division Professional Academic Advising.