Senior Academic Advisor Job Durham area,North Carolina USA,Education / Teaching

Position Information
Position/Classification Title
Working Title

Working Title Senior Academic Advisor [POOL]

Position Number
FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Permanent - Full Time

Tenure Track No

FTE

FTE 1 = 40 hours/week, 12 months

Department Hiring Range

Department Hiring Range The salary is competitive and will be determined based on the candidate’s educational background, relevant experience, qualifications, and demonstrated expertise.

EEO-1 Category

EEO-1 Category Professionals

SOC Code

SOC Code 21-1012 - Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors

Position Overview

Be an Eagle - Where Purpose Takes Flight!

Are you ready to make an impact? At North Carolina Central University ( NCCU ), we are more than an institution—we are a community rooted in a legacy of excellence and transformation. A historically Black university located in Durham, North Carolina, also known as ‘The City of Medicine,’ NCCU has been a cornerstone of education since 1910, fostering innovation and progress.

Join our team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and exclusive perks designed to support your work-life balance. At NCCU , your professional growth will be nurtured, and your contributions will help shape the future for our students and the community we serve. Become part of a legacy that drives change and achievement. An opportunity awaits you at NCCU , where your purpose can take flight.

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Employee Benefits

Employee Benefits available to NCCU permanent employees include the following and more:

Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave
Community Service Leave
NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
11-12 Paid Holidays
Teachers and State Employees Retirement System ( TSERS )
Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
Employee Assistance Program ( EAP )
Campus Recreation Center Discount
University Bookstore Discount and more.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

The department of Academic Advising contributes to the University College mission of ensuring the successful transition of first- and second-year students into the University to put them on track toward graduation in four years.

Primary Purpose of Position

The Senior Academic Advisor (Sr. AA) will provide leadership for coordinating occasional advising activities or practices, including: (1) Advising programs (group sessions, orientation preparation, open House and other events), (2) Advising communication (website, advising syllabus, advising emails to new students, brochure edits, academic counseling and liaison partnerships), or (3) Advising procedures (handbook, contact sheets and other documents, advising policies, student file guidelines).

The Sr. AA will also continue to provide academic advisement to NCCU’s University College constituents (first year students, sophomores and transfer students) through one-on-one meetings, workshops, or presentations regarding majors, degree requirements, academic progress, and selection of courses for future semesters.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Excellent organizational and communication skills. Familiarity with and appreciation for the mission and structure of NCCU programs and curricula. Ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships with students, supervisors, and colleagues.

Requires a bachelor’s degree in counseling or related field or equivalent plus 2-3 years’ related experience.

Preferred requirements: Master’s degree in education, counseling, or similar related field required. Three (3) to five (5) years’ experience in higher education advising or student services, and involv

Licenses or Certification required by Statute or Regulation

N/A

Pre-Employment Requirement
Pre-Employment Requirements:

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