Student Success Advisor (Part-time, STEM Focus)

University of North Carolina at Wilmington; Wilmington (NC); Hybrid; USD 9,800 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) seeks an Academic Advisor within the College of Science and Engineering. You will advise students on majors, monitor performance, and support timely major declarations, working with diverse populations.

The role requires strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. You will contribute to orientation, on-task referrals, and maintain advising records, reporting to senior advising staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Counseling, Psychology, Student Affairs, or a closely related field; three years of progressive experience in advising or related area; or a Master’s degree in Education, Counseling, Psychology, Student Affairs, or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Advise on course selections aligned with academic goals and monitor performance.
• Maintain advising files and support student major declarations.
• Provide referrals and assist during academic and personal difficulties.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff across departments and participate in orientation sessions.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Student advising

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Counseling, Psychology, Student Affairs, or closely related field

Master’s degree in Education, Counseling, Psychology, Student Affairs, or closely related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Learning Management Systems

Educational technologies

Job description

The University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) seeks an Academic Advisor within the College of Science and Engineering. You will advise students on majors, monitor performance, and support timely major declarations, working with diverse populations.

The role requires strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. You will contribute to orientation, on-task referrals, and maintain advising records, reporting to senior advising staff.