"Temporary Academic Advisor"

Job Details

Temporary Academic Advisor

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.

Department: Center for Academic Advising - 30120
Vacancy Number: TSP5487PST
Temp Position Type: EHRA Temporary
Job Category: Academic Professionals/Non-teaching
FLSA for Position: Exempt

Brief Summary of Work for this Position:
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.

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

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
Anticipated Hiring Range: $880-$2,552/month

Special Instructions to Applicants:
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.

Job Posting Date: 06/01/2025
Job Closing Date:

Number of Openings: Multi-Positions

To apply, visit https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/37297