Academic Advisor

University of North Carolina at Charlotte, United States

Updated: 22 days ago
Location: Charlotte, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 04 Apr 2024

Position Information
General Information


Position Number 003502
Vacancy Open to All Candidates
Working Title Academic Advisor
Position Designation EHRA Non-Faculty
Employment Type Permanent - Full-time
Months per Year 12
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Hours per week 40
FLSA Status Exempt
Division Academic Affairs
Department Coll of Computing&Informatics (Col)
Work Location Burson Hall
Salary Range $55,000 - $57,999
Primary Purpose of Department
The CCI Advising Center was created to serve Computer Science majors exploring the different concentrations and departments in CCI. The CCI Advising Center consists of the Director of Advising, multiple professional advisors and several faculty/lecturer advisors. All advisors are responsible for assisting students in academic exploration, registration, and negotiating academic policies and resources.
Primary Purpose of Position
The Academic Advisor in the College of Computing and Informatics (CCI) provides advising services for undergraduate Computer Science majors, minors and students in transition (internal or external transfers). The advisor also serves as a resource for faculty, staff, and students in CCI with regard to academic policies.
Summary of Position Responsibilities
The Academic Advisor in the College of Computing and Informatics (CCI) will assume advising responsibilities for any University students declaring or expressing an interest in the Computer Science major. The advisor must have the ability to work autonomously in a complex, team-oriented academic office with significant advising case load. The advisor must have a commitment to student success and the ability to listen and analyze academic needs. The advisor must also relate well to faculty and staff and provide support to them as requested.
While not required to teach, Academic Advisors in CCI may be requested to coordinate and/or participate in seminars offered each year to students. In addition, the advisor fulfills other responsibilities as needed and assigned by the Director of Academic Advising and Student Success.
Specific functional areas include:
  • Academic advising
  • Orientation and outreach
  • Targeted advising
  • Instruction
  • Other duties as assigned
Minimum Education/Experience
  • Masters Degree required or obtained before start date
  • At least 2 years experience in higher education setting required
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience
  • Masters Degree in Higher Education or Counseling preferred.
  • Two years direct student advising experience preferred.
Necessary Certifications/Licenses
N/A
Preferred Certifications/Licenses
N/A
Special Notes to Applicants
  • This posting will be filled for two Academic Advisor positions, # 001700 & # 003502
  • 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 03/19/2024
Posting Close Date 04/04/2024
Open Until Filled No
Proposed Hire Date 05/13/2024
If time-limited please indicate appointment end date
Contact Information
Kevin Parsons- Director of Advising Center and Student Success

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