"Academic Advisor"

The Academic Advisor position is a full-time appointment that will report to the Director of Undergraduate Student Services in the Bryan School of Business and Economics. The primary areas of responsibility will be to serve as an Academic Advisor for assigned online campus undergraduate majors, and to plan, coordinate, and participate in student services activities as assigned.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist undergraduate students assigned to the position, to include but not limited to course planning/selection, academic goal setting, and development.
• Assist with freshman and transfer new student orientations, as well as participate in advising and registration sessions for returning and readmitted students each semester.
• Participate in recruitment activities, including weekly prospective student meetings, evening recruitment commitments, and Student Orientation Advising and Registration (SOAR) sessions.
• Plan, coordinate, and assess current advising models to make recommendations on procedures and practices to improve student services.
• Utilize technology to communicate with students in the most effective ways.

Employee attributes needed for success in this role:

• Ability to multitask and balance multiple priorities or projects in a fast-paced work environment.
• Willingness to embrace innovative advising practices using technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to participate in a team environment and to make a positive contribution toward the mission and vision of the organization.
• Adept at interacting with others in a professional and collaborative manner.
• Excellent leadership skills and ability to manage sizeable projects, delegating when appropriate.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Higher Education, Counseling, or related field from an accredited four-year college or university OR Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year institution and a minimum of 2 years of experience contributing to student success initiatives in a higher education setting.
• Proven experience working with diverse populations in a higher education setting.
• Experience working within the field of academic advising or in developing and implementing services/initiatives to support college student transition, success, and retention.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Higher Education, Counseling, or related field from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Proficient computer skills (MS Office, Ellucian BANNER), Canva, WordPress, and Canvas.

About The University of North Carolina at Greensboro

UNC Greensboro, located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is a higher-research activity university as classified by the Carnegie Foundation. Founded in 1891 and one of the original three UNC system institutions, UNCG is one of the most diverse universities in the state with nearly 20,000 students and over 2,700 faculty and staff members representing more than 90 nationalities. With 17 Division I athletic teams, 85 undergraduate degrees in over 100 areas of study, as well as 74 master’s and 32 doctoral programs, UNCG is consistently recognized nationally among the top universities for academic excellence and value, with noted strengths in health and wellness, visual and performing arts, nursing, education, and more. For additional information, please visit uncg.edu and follow UNCG on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.