Temporary Academic Advisor CHSSA (Multi-Positions)

University of North Carolina at Wilmington; Wilmington (NC); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) invites applications for a Temporary Academic Advisor within the College of Humanities, Social Sciences and the Arts (CHSSA) Academic Resource Center (ARC). The role supports undergraduate students with advising activities, managing a caseload at 10–29 hours per week, and coordinating with campus partners.

The advisor assists with orientation, major declaration, and academic planning while guiding students through resources and referrals as needed,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Counseling, Psychology, Student Affairs, or closely related field with 3 years of progressive academic advising experience, or a Master’s degree in Education, Counseling, Psychology, Student Affairs, or closely related discipline.
• Experience with a range of software applications and educational technologies (Microsoft Office, LMS, and other platforms).
• Preferred: Master’s degree with 1+ year advising or related experience with diverse student populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic advising and support to undergraduate students.
• Assist with course selections and major declarations; monitor academic performance.
• Maintain advising files and refer students to services as needed.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff; participate in orientation and events.
• Communicate effectively via phone, video, email, and in-person.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Diversity experience

Student advising

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Learning Management Systems

Technology-enabled delivery platforms

Job description

Temporary Academic Advisor CHSSA (Multi-Positions)

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.

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.

Brief Summary of Work for this Position

The College of Humanities, Social Sciences and the Arts Academic Resource Center ( ARC ) seeks a temporary academic advisor who will provide academic advising and support to undergraduate students during the academic year. The advising caseload will be determined based on number of hours worked (range is 10-29 hours per week).

The Academic Advisor supports students in the College’s strategic goals regarding orientation, transitional support, enrollment, retention, persistence, progression, and major declaration. This position advises on course selections appropriate to the student’s academic goals, monitors academic performance, assists in timely declaration of a major or pre-major, maintains advising files, and supports students during academic and personal difficulty and making appropriate referrals as needed. The Academic Advisor identifies problems requiring intervention and assists with strategies for academic recovery as needed.

Working with other faculty and staff, the Academic Advisor provides support to help position students for success during and after their time at UNCW . Advisors work with students from diverse populations with different strengths and needs. The Academic Advisor will develop a detailed understanding of student-related policies and advising best practices in order to provide individualized support for students.

The Academic Advisor will use a holistic approach to address student needs by establishing strong relationships with students to guide them in exploring areas of study and resources necessary to be successful. In addition to managing a caseload, the Academic Advisor will also serve on taskforces, work with other university departments, and execute events to meet the needs of relevant student populations. Academic Advisors participate in orientation sessions and provide accurate academic information to support students as they make enrollment and curricular decisions. This position will report to an Academic Advising Coordinator or the Director of Academic Advising. This position relies heavily on effective communication via phone, video conference, email, and in-person; therefore, the Academic Advisor needs to be an excellent communicator, self-starter, quick learner, and able to work in a collaborative environment.

This position may require irregular work hours, including occasional evenings and weekends.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Education, Counseling, Psychology, Student Affairs, or a closely related field with three years of progressive experience in academic advising, student support services, or a comparable area; or a Master’s degree in Education, Counseling, Psychology, Student Affairs, or a closely related discipline.
• Experience utilizing a range of software applications and educational technologies, including Microsoft Office Suite, learning management systems, and other technology-enhanced delivery platforms.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Master’s degree with at least one year of advising or related experience working with students in a college setting.
• Experience with and commitment to working with students from diverse backgrounds (e.g., first-year, continuing, and transfer students; pre-professional students; adult learners, military students, on-campus and online students, students from historically underrepresented populations) and knowledge of issues of these student populations.
• Knowledgeable of best practices and theoretical foundations in the fields of advising, adult learning, and student development.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to attend to details with a high degree of accuracy.
• Demonstrated commitment to, and execution of, high-level customer service.

Required Certifications or Licensure

No required certifications or licensure.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The University of North Carolina Wilmington’s College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and the Arts ( CHSSA ) is one of UNCW’s largest academic colleges, comprising approximately 240 faculty members and 53 staff members. The College includes fourteen academic departments and an interdisciplinary programs department:

• Department of Anthropology
• Department of Art and Art History
• Department of Communication Studies
• Department of Creative Writing
• Department of English
• Department of Film Studies
• Department of History
• Department of International Studies
• Department of Music
• Department of Philosophy and Religion
• Department of Public and International Affairs
• Department of Sociology and Criminology
• Department of Theatre
• Department of World Languages and Cultures
• Interdisciplinary Studies Program(s)

College/School Information

As part of the CHSSA Dean’s Office Academic Resource Center ( ARC ) this position provides services that include advising and assisting students in making decisions about majors and careers.

Work Hours

Work Hours Negotiable,between the hours of 8:00AM - 5:30PM, Monday - Friday

Work Days

Work Days Negotiable, days - Monday thru Friday

Hours Per Week 10 - 29 hours/week

Anticipated Hiring Range

Anticipated Hiring Range $24 per hour

EEO Statement

UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her 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.

Eligibility for Employment

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.