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Location: Raleigh, NC
Essential Job Duties:
The College of Engineering is seeking an Academic Advisor to support current and prospective first-year and transfer engineering students as they navigate their academic journey. This role will provide you an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping students understand their academic options, connect with campus resources, and build a strong foundation for success in engineering.
Responsibilities include:
- Provide individualized academic advising to first-year and transfer engineering students on registration, course selection, degree requirements, and other academic matters.
- Monitor academic progress, identify concerns, and connect students with appropriate strategies, resources, policies, procedures, and services to support successful degree progress.
- Review transcripts and apply transfer credits toward degree requirements, working with academic departments to address credit-transfer questions or discrepancies.
- Teach one to two sections of E 122: Engineering Student Success during the spring semester.
- Develop and maintain advising materials and resources for first-year and transfer students in partnership with the coordinator, assistant dean, and student services manager.
- Partner with the Strategic Planning and Marketing Manager to develop communications and resources for newly admitted transfer students.
- Support student programs and participate in events, including orientations, welcome events, and First-Year Engineering Design Day, and recruitment initiatives.
- Serve on relevant university and college committees, build productive partnerships that support college and university goals, and contribute to other priorities as assigned by the supervisor.
Other Work/Responsibilities:
- In addition to the core responsibilities of this role, there may be occasional opportunities to take on additional duties. This offers an opportunity to build on your skills, explore new areas, and gain a deeper understanding of the department's operations.
Minimum Experience/Education:
- Require post-baccalaureate credentials or a bachelor's degree plus alternative or equivalent professional training and experience
Required Qualifications:
- Experience advising at a higher education level
- Professional work record characterized by effective leadership and innovation with the ability to inspire and engage students and colleagues
- Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to respectfully and effectively communicate with a varied constituency
- Understanding of the intricacies and complexities of multifaceted student advising populations with unique needs
- Interpersonal skills to build effective bridges and collaborative relationships, with the ability to exercise good judgment, discretion, and integrity
- Comprehend and effectively use Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and similar Google applications in addition to Adobe Acrobat/Fox-it
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with North Carolina State University undergraduate academic programs and policies.
Required License or Certification:
- N/A
AA/EEO Statement:
NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University 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.
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