Temporary Academic Advisor (Pool)

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

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.

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

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 Assistant Director of Academic Advising 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.

• 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.

• Possess a proven track record of effective academic advising and coaching in a university setting.
• Ability to manage large advising caseloads through effective time-management and prioritization of work.
• Experience advising students pursuing majors related to those offered through the UNCW College of Science and Engineering.
• Experience administering services and programs related to supporting diverse student populations, program assessment and evaluation, and retention initiatives.
• Knowledgeable of best practices and theoretical foundations in the fields of advising, adult learning, student development, counseling, supplemental instruction, and student services.
• Knowledge of relevant federal, state, and local laws, university regulations, and programs/policies required for compliance.
• 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 on-line students, students from historically underrepresented populations) and knowledge of issues of these student populations.
• Demonstrated professionalism in effective communication, judgment, and integrity.
• Demonstrated commitment to and execution of high-level customer service.

No required certifications or licensure

College/School Information

College/School Information

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

Work Hours

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

Work Days

Work Days Negotiable days of Monday- Friday

Hours Per Week 10 - 29 hours/week

Type of Position

Anticipated Hiring Range $880 - $2,552/month ($23.50/hr)

Job Posting Date

Job Posting Date 08/28/2026

Job Closing Date

Job Closing Date 09/30/2026

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.

Number of Openings

Number of Openings Multi-Positions

This is a temporary position. The length of the assignment will be based on department need with the possibility of continuation.