Student Success Advisor – Liberal Arts

UNC-Chapel Hill; North Carolina; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC-Chapel Hill invites applications for a senior Academic Advisor role within the Thrive@Carolina program in the College of Arts & Sciences. Advisors support undergraduates from orientation through graduation, guiding educational planning, major/minor exploration, and use of campus resources to promote student success.

Strong communication and teamwork are essential, with a focus on inclusive advising across diverse student populations.

Qualifications

• Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates with comparable independent educational or instructional activities related to student advising, a relevant Bachelor’s degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and 3+ years of relevant experience may be considered.
• Two years of professional direct student support and programming experience.
• Appreciation and understanding of a liberal arts education.
• Knowledge of resources and strategies used to promote student success in a public university setting with diverse characteristics.
• Familiarity with the academic, wellness, engagement and financial challenges faced by undergraduates.
• Excellent judgment, confidentiality, initiative, and ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct student support to an assigned caseload and help students develop educational plans.
• Collaborate with campus staff and faculty to support student success and reduce barriers.
• Maintain regular attendance and build collegial working relationships with colleagues.
• Explain degree requirements, help with course selection, and guide students in using campus resources.
• Deliver presentations and trainings when needed and contribute to department initiatives.

Skills

Student support

Advising

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree or foreign degree equivalent

Post-Baccalaureate degree

Master’s degree in Higher Education or related field (preferred)

Tools

Tar Heel Tracker

Learning platforms

Student services software

Job description

UNC-Chapel Hill invites applications for a senior Academic Advisor role within the Thrive@Carolina program in the College of Arts & Sciences. Advisors support undergraduates from orientation through graduation, guiding educational planning, major/minor exploration, and use of campus resources to promote student success.

Strong communication and teamwork are essential, with a focus on inclusive advising across diverse student populations.