"Temporary Advisor-CHSSA (Pooled Position)"

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Temporary Advisor-CHSSA (Pooled Position)

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: CHSSA Dean's Office - 32100
Vacancy Number: TSP5528PST
Temp Position Type: EHRA Temporary
Job Category: Academic Professionals/Non-teaching
FLSA for Position:

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). This position will support undergraduate students in the College of Humanities, Social Sciences and the Arts and will be expected to provide accurate curricular and policy 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 College of Humanities, Social Sciences and the Arts Academic Resource Center, including transfer, military-affiliated, and pre-health 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

Required Certifications or Licensure:
No required certifications or licensure.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

College/School Information:

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
Type of Position:
Anticipated Hiring Range: $20-$25 per hour

Special Instructions to Applicants:
PLEASE NOTE: This posting will close at 11:59PM (Eastern time) on the posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application, including the ‘Work History' section before you apply for this position. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.

Job Posting Date: 08/13/2025
Job Closing Date:

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: Multi-Positions

To apply, visit https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/37552

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.