Student Success Advisor: Career & Course Pathways

Western Carolina University; Cullowhee (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, NC invites applications for Academic Advisors. You will provide comprehensive, relationship-based advising to undergraduate students, guiding them in choosing coursework, exploring majors, and planning degree progress to promote academic success.

You will collaborate with Career Services and academic departments, support recruitment, and may teach academic success courses.

Qualifications

• Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Master’s Degree in Education, Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field.
• For candidates with comparable experience, a relevant undergraduate degree plus three or more years of related experience may be substituted.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, relationship-based advising to undergraduate students.
• Guide students in selecting courses, exploring majors, and understanding degree requirements.
• Collaborate with Career Services and academic departments to support student success.
• Teach academic success courses as assigned and assist with advising-related workshops.

Skills

Counseling techniques

Communication skills

Student advising

Education

Master’s in Education

Master’s in Counseling

Master’s in Psychology

Tools

Microsoft Office

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Job description

Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, NC invites applications for Academic Advisors. You will provide comprehensive, relationship-based advising to undergraduate students, guiding them in choosing coursework, exploring majors, and planning degree progress to promote academic success.

You will collaborate with Career Services and academic departments, support recruitment, and may teach academic success courses.