UC Part-Time Academic Advisor

Position: UC Part-Time Academic Advisor (2026)

UC Part-Time Academic Advisor (2026)

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Request to Recruit Working Title UC Part-Time Academic Advisor (2026) Location Boone, NC Position Number N02800 Department University College Academic Advising - 202100

Position Summary Information

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in progress with at least 18 hrs or more, from an accredited institution with an emphasis in student development, higher education, or related area.
• Experience working with students in a college setting and a demonstrated commitment to the educational development of students.
• Advanced technology skills and experience with the ability to quickly learn technical advising tools including Banner, Degree Works, Trac Cloud, Slate, Microsoft Office suite and Google suite software.
• Evidence of excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as outstanding organizational, interpersonal, and problem solving skills.
• Exhibits energy, enthusiasm, a positive approach to work, attention to detail and accuracy, and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to establish excellent rapport with students, parents and families, colleagues and the campus community.
• Exhibits a high level of ethics, integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.

License/Certification Required Essential Job Functions

• Advises and manages a caseload of approximately 200-250 undeclared students on a half-time (20 hrs per week), 11-month basis (typically beginning of August to the end of June).
• Serves as a new student advisor during the summer, fall, and spring new student academic advising periods.
• Meets with all required students in the caseload at least once during the semester for academic planning. Also, is available to meet with students who have voluntary advising as needed.
• Monitors all students in the caseload who are on academic probation, further assisting with Academic Resilience.
• Attends all training events scheduled for advisors as follows:
  • New advisors: complete the Advisor Training Model, apprentice with a seasoned advisor, attend monthly training sessions on advising updates and issues, and all new student academic advising training sessions held during the summer and academic year.
  • Continuing advisors: attend training and professional development sessions scheduled for all academic advisors during the summer and academic year as well as the monthly sessions on advising updates and issues.
  • All advisors are expected to stay abreast of university academic policies and procedures, current research, and developments in the field of academic advising and to share resources with their colleagues.
• Keeps accurate records of student contacts, documents student visits for accountability purposes, and maintains confidentiality.
• Establishes and maintains collegial, respectful relationships with colleagues, students, parents, and families.
• Represents University College Academic Advising at various committees and University-related functions, including open houses and Admissions events. Actively participates in all current and new initiatives of University College Academic Advising.
• Assists with special projects as deemed appropriate by the University College Academic Advising Leadership…