Advisor, Education ​/ Teaching, University Professor

Special Instructions

For consideration, candidates should upload:

• Cover letter (not to exceed one page), detailing qualifications as they relate to this position.
• Resume
• List of references

Applicants are required to upload a list of references of at least three (3) professional references that include:

• Name
• Company Name
• Type of reference (Professional, Supervisor, Colleague, Academic or Personal). One (1) of those references will need to be a current or previous supervisor.
• Email Address
• Contact Phone Number

Applications are not successfully submitted until an online confirmation number has been received at the end of the application process.

Position Number 997698

Position Type Staff

Position Eclass EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning

Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No.

1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

Employees in Bryan School Undergraduate Student Services specialize in academic goal setting, course selection, assisting with major and minor decisions, graduation planning, recommendation letters, and academic referrals. We build relationships with our students and partner with departments across campus to ensure that students have the answers they need.

In the Bryan School of Business & Economics, we create and disseminate knowledge about the theory and practice of business. In addition to our courses and research, we accomplish this through hands-on projects, global experiences, and outreach to the community. Our work produces principled leaders and exceptional problem solvers who have a global perspective, an innovative mindset, a broad understanding of sustainability, and a commitment to improve the organizations in which they work and the communities in which they live.

The Academic Advisor position is a full-time appointment that will report to the Director of Undergraduate Student Services in the Bryan School of Business and Economics. The primary areas of responsibility will be to serve as an Academic Advisor for assigned online campus undergraduate majors, and to plan, coordinate, and participate in student services activities as assigned.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist undergraduate students assigned to the position, to include but not limited to course planning/selection, academic goal setting, and development.
• Assist with freshman and transfer new student orientations, as well as participate in advising and registration sessions for returning and readmitted students each semester.
• Participate in recruitment activities, including weekly prospective student meetings, evening recruitment commitments, and Student Orientation Advising and Registration (SOAR) sessions.
• Plan, coordinate, and assess current advising models to make recommendations on procedures and practices to improve student services.
• Utilize technology to communicate with students in the most effective ways.

• Ability to multitask and balance multiple priorities or projects in a fast-paced work environment.
• Willingness to embrace innovative advising practices using technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to participate in a team environment and to make a positive contribution toward the mission and vision…