Temporary Academic Advisor

Davita Inc.; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in North Carolina seeks a Temporary Academic Advisor to support incoming students by providing academic guidance and assistance. The role is crucial in helping students navigate their academic journey and career planning. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and strong communication skills to engage with a diverse student body effectively.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or relevant bachelor's degree required.
• Experience in university/college setting preferred.
• Cultural competence and understanding of student needs are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic advising and support for first-year and transfer students.
• Assist in academic policy and program planning.
• Work with a diverse student population including military and pre-professional students.

Skills

Strong written and oral communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Effective organizational skills

Detail orientation

Cultural competence

Education

Master's Degree or Bachelor's Degree with 18 hours of discipline focused master level course work

Job description

Posting Details

The Center for Academic Advising seeks a temporary academic advisor that will provide academic advising and support during our incoming academic year. Advising caseload will be determined based on number of hours worked (range is 10-29 hours per week). This position will support first-year and transfer students and will be expected to provide accurate academic policy and curricular information to assist in short-term and long-term academic program planning and career goal clarification. This position will be working with all students served by the Center for Academic Advising which includes freshmen, transfers, military and pre-professional students.

Please note, this is a temporary position. The length of the assignment will be based on department need with the possibility of continuation. Temporary assignments cannot exceed 11 consecutive months without a full 31-day break from employment. Employees in temporary positions are not considered permanent state employees and do not earn leave. Temporary employees are subject to the Affordable Care Act guidelines. For more info/to apply visit http://jobs.uncw.edu. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

University Information	The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives. A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation's only bachelor's degree program focused on coastal engineering. The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of "Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity" institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.
Department	Center for Academic Advising - 30120
External Link to Posting	https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/36344
Vacancy Number	TSP5487PST
Working Title	Temporary Academic Advisor
Job Title	EHRA Non Faculty Temporary
Temp Position Type	EHRA Temporary
Job Category	Academic Professionals/Non-teaching
FLSA for Position	Exempt
Brief Summary of Work for this Position
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements	Master's Degree or Bachelor's Degree with 18 hours of discipline focused master level course work Experience in university/college setting Strong written and oral communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, effective organizational skills, and detail orientation Must exhibit cultural competence and possess a broad understanding of student academic, developmental, and social needs
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience	Academic Advising experience preferred Working knowledge of student development theory, advising strategies, and best practices to support student success initiatives in a university/college environment
Required Certifications or Licensure
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
College/School Information
Work Hours	Negotiable between the hours of 8:00AM - 5:30PM, Monday - Friday
Work Days	Negotiable days of Monday - Friday
Hours Per Week	10 - 29 hours/week
Type of Position
Anticipated Hiring Range	$880-$2,552/month
Special Instructions to Applicants
Job Posting Date	06/01/2025
Job Closing Date
EEO Statement	At the University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW), our culture reflects our values of inclusion, diversity, globalization, ethics and integrity and innovation and we are committed to providing equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents - except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs. UNCW believes that embracing the unique contributions of our faculty, staff and students is critical to our success and paramount in being recognized for our global mindset.
Eligibility for Employment
Number of Openings	Multi-Positions