Academic Advisor I

University of North Carolina at Charlotte, United States

Updated: 2 days ago
Location: Charlotte, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 30 Apr 2024

Position Information
General Information


Position Number 003927
Vacancy Open to All Candidates
Working Title Academic Advisor I
Position Designation EHRA Non-Faculty
Employment Type Permanent - Full-time
Months per Year 12
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, weekends and evenings as needed.
Hours per week 40
FLSA Status Exempt
Division Academic Affairs
Department University College (Adm)
Work Location ATAC AAC
Salary Range $55,000
Primary Purpose of Department
The Charlotte 49ers Athletic Academic Center (AAC) is committed to empowering all Charlotte varsity student-athletes to take ownership of their personal academic experience. The center provides a framework of support services designed to meet the unique needs of student-athletes, assisting them to achieve academic and personal success at the University while ensuring the student athlete’s compliance with all National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Conference and University regulations.
Primary Purpose of Position
Academic Advising for assigned teams to include weekly monitoring and meeting with at-risk student-athletes; support of all assigned teams and coaches; Admissions assistance to include evaluating all FTIC, transfer and graduate applications for admissibility and eligibility and meeting with recruits as needed; instruction of at least one University Transitions Seminar course specifically for student-athletes per academic year; active participation in assistance with programs such as study hall, awards nomination and other duties as assigned.
Summary of Position Responsibilities
Academic Advising and Support for Assigned Teams to include but not limited to:
  • Maintain a current knowledge of the academic rules and procedures of the University, Conference and the NCAA
  • Help to identify those student-athletes who fall into the category of academically high risk
  • Assist assigned student-athletes with course selection and knowledge of eligibility requirements which enables satisfactory progress toward graduation
  • Assist student-athletes in choosing a major(s) which best meets their career goals
  • Maintain student-athlete academic/progress towards degree files
  • Assist in monitoring the established study hall program and report students’ hours to coaches weekly
  • Provide admissions assistance for assigned teams
  • Teach at least one section of a UCOL course designated specifically for varsity Charlotte student-athletes each academic year
Minimum Education/Experience
Earned Master’s degree by start date.
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience
  • 1-2 years as a full-time professional advisor in an academic support program working with NCAA Division I student-athletes or at least 4 academic semesters working in a similar environment as a Graduate Assistant or post graduate intern.
  • Demonstrate exceptional verbal and written communication skills to clearly and effectively interact with a variety of audiences and stakeholders.
  • Documented ability to build bridges and collaborative relationships.
  • Knowledge of current best practices related to delivery of academic services for student-athlete populations.
  • The candidate must demonstrate in-depth knowledge of and experience with the educational and cultural needs of a diverse student body.
Necessary Certifications/Licenses
Preferred Certifications/Licenses
Special Notes to Applicants
  • UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits
  • The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report 
Posting Open Date 04/15/2024
Posting Close Date 04/30/2024
Open Until Filled No
Proposed Hire Date 07/01/2024
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