Senior Academic Advisor - Student Success Lead

North Carolina Central University; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave

NCFlex – Vision, Dental, FSA, Life

11-12 Paid Holidays

TSERS Retirement System

401k, 403b, 457b options

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Campus Recreation Center Discount

University Bookstore Discount

Job summary

North Carolina Central University (NCCU) in Durham, NC seeks a Senior Academic Advisor to provide leadership for coordinating advising activities for first-year and transfer students. The role includes advising programs, communications, and procedures, while continuing one-on-one advising sessions to guide majors, degree requirements and course selection.

The Sr. AA will support the University College mission and collaborate with students, supervisors, and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in counseling or related field or equivalent plus 2-3 years’ related experience.
• Preferred: Master’s degree in education, counseling, or similar related field.
• Three to five years’ experience in higher education advising or student services.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate advising programs (group sessions, orientation, open House and events).
• Manage advising communications (website, advising syllabus, emails to new students, brochure edits).
• Provide academic advisement to NCCU’s University College constituents through one-on-one meetings, workshops or presentations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Student advising experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in counseling or related field

Master's degree in education, counseling, or related field

Job description

North Carolina Central University (NCCU) in Durham, NC seeks a Senior Academic Advisor to provide leadership for coordinating advising activities for first-year and transfer students. The role includes advising programs, communications, and procedures, while continuing one-on-one advising sessions to guide majors, degree requirements and course selection.

The Sr. AA will support the University College mission and collaborate with students, supervisors, and colleagues.