Student Advisor

Guilford Technical Community College

Jamestown (NC)

On-site

USD 58,000 - 65,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC) invites passionate educators to join our mission-driven team as a Student Advisor. You will provide comprehensive academic advising, career exploration, and student success support for students entering competitive Guided Entry Programs, focusing on developmental coursework and prerequisites to enable progression through curriculum courses.

You will guide students on educational pathways, course selection, and program requirements, while coordinating

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Counseling, Education, Student Development, Human Services, Psychology, Business or related field.
2+ years of experience in postsecondary student services or academic advising.
Experience with student information systems and technology platforms to manage records and communicate with students.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain confidentiality.
Knowledge of Guided Entry Programs, career pathway development, and academic planning.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive academic advising, career exploration, and student success support for admission into Guided Entry Programs.
Guide students through developmental coursework prerequisites and curriculum-level courses.
Assist with orientation, registration, scheduling, withdrawals, and program changes; support students throughout the semester.
Connect students with academic, financial, personal, and community resources to promote persistence and completion.

Skills

Student development

Career exploration

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Data analysis

Confidentiality

Technology proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Colleague

Watermark

Element 451

Career Coach

YouScience

Job description

At Guilford Technical Community College ( GTCC ), we are dedicated to transforming lives through education and creating a lasting impact on our community. We invite passionate and innovative educators to join our mission-driven team, where you can enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance and competitive benefits, including a robust pension plan. Our beautiful, well-maintained campuses provide an inspiring environment for both teaching and learning, within an atmosphere of collaboration and excellence. At GTCC , you’ll be part of a supportive, dynamic, and inclusive culture committed to delivering exceptional results, making it a truly amazing place to work and thrive.

The Student Advisor provides comprehensive academic advising, career exploration, and student success support to students pursuing admission into competitive Guided Entry Programs. The position specializes in supporting students who require developmental coursework and other prerequisite requirements before enrolling in curriculum-level English, mathematics, and program-specific courses. The advisor helps students identify educational pathways aligned with their interests, strengths, career goals, and academic readiness while supporting progression through developmental education, prerequisite coursework, and Guided Entry admission requirements. Serving as a primary point of contact for an assigned caseload of students, the Student Advisor utilizes an appreciative advising approach to promote student persistence, readiness, admission success, retention, and completion. The advisor assists students in developing individualized educational and readiness plans; interpreting placement results; exploring career and academic options; selecting courses; and understanding program requirements and college processes.

The position provides guidance regarding new student orientation, registration, schedule adjustments, course withdrawals, program changes, and technology tools used for academic planning and registration. The advisor maintains proactive communication with students throughout the semester, monitors academic progress, and connects students with academic, financial, personal, and community resources that support student success.

This position is initially funded through Guilford Technical Community College’s federally funded Title III project, Increasing Student Success through Improved Advising to Address the Growing Local Workforce, with the College intending to sustain the position beyond the grant period, subject to available funding and institutional needs.

Min Salary $58,083.47

Mid Salary $65,343.91 - We offer a competitive salary package that will be determined based on the candidate's experience level and qualifications related to the job. Compensation will be commensurate with your level of experience.

Duties/Functions

Contacts

Education Required

Bachelor’s degree from an institutionally accredited college/university in Counseling, Education, Student Development, Human Services, Psychology, Business, Communications, or a related field.

Education Preferred

Master’s degree from an institutionally accredited college/university in Counseling, Higher Education, Student Affairs, Adult Education, Human Services, or a related field.

Experience Required

Two years of experience in postsecondary student services, academic advising, admissions, career coaching, enrollment management, case management, workforce development, or a related field.
Experience utilizing student information systems and technology platforms to maintain student records and communicate with students.

Experience Preferred

Greater than four years of experience in postsecondary student services, academic advising, admissions, career coaching, enrollment management, case management, workforce development, or a related field.
Experience with postsecondary academic advising that includes assisting students with career assessment, program selection, educational plans, course scheduling, and registration.
Experience in community college student services.

KSA Required

Knowledge of student development and advising principles.
Knowledge of career exploration and career pathway development.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to analyze information and make sound recommendations.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain confidentiality.
Ability to utilize technology and data to support student success initiatives.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

KSA Preferred

Knowledge of developmental education, student success strategies, Guided Entry Programs, competitive admissions processes, and academic planning.
Knowledge of health sciences, career and technical education pathways, workforce readiness, and labor market trends.
Skilled user of student technologies such as Colleague, Watermark, Element 451, Career Coach, YouScience, or similar technologies.

Department/Job Specific Requirements

The following (compliance) training is required and must be completed within the first 30 days of hire with annual refresher training thereafter:

Ethics
Safety/Shooter on Campus
Personal Information Protection Training ( PIP )
Anti-Discrimination/Harassment & Title IX
Other training may be required as determined applicable.

Physical Demands

Posting Type

Posting Type Staff

Posting Number

Posting Number 2026-144-REG

Open Date

Open Date 10/21/2026

Close Date

Close Date 11/21/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Have you completed a Bachelor's degree in one of these areas: Counseling, Education, Student Services, Human Services, Psychology, Business, Communications or a related field?
- yes
- no
Please indicate your total years of experience in student services, academic advising, admissions, career coaching, enrollment management, workforce development, case management, or related functions within a postsecondary or higher education setting.
- 0-2
- 2-4
- 4+
Do you have experience using student information systems and technology platforms to manage records, track student information, and communicate with students?
- Yes
- No