Academic Advisor

Overview

Academic Advisor - 230959
, Western Carolina University

Department: Advising Center

Position Summary: The primary location of this position is on-site in Cullowhee, NC. This position is designated as exempt from the State of North Carolina Human Resources Act (EHRA).

Western Carolina University is part of the UNC system and offers a comprehensive benefits package. The university provides resources, policies and programs to support work/life balance, along with health, dental and vision insurance plans, retirement plan options, disability plans, tuition waivers for eligible employees, and on-campus wellness benefits.

• Academic Advisors support student success by helping students navigate their academic journey from initial enrollment through degree completion.
• Assist students in selecting courses and majors, exploring career options, understanding university policies and procedures, and progressing through college.
• Support the Advising Center’s relationship-based advising model and contribute to goals related to recruitment, retention, timely graduation, and student achievement.

Academic Advisors support the development of the whole student through the delivery of the following duties and responsibilities:

• Serve as a first enrollment advisor for all incoming residential students, including new first-year students, transfers, and re-entering students
• Continue as a primary advisor for residential students with 0–45 completed hours
• Serve as the secondary advisor for residential students with 46–60 completed hours
• Continue as a primary advisor for distance students throughout their time in their program
• Serve as the primary advisor for all incoming distance students throughout their time in their program

They provide developmental advising to undeclared students, collaborate with Career Services to support career exploration, and maintain comprehensive knowledge of the University’s academic programs, support services, and student development practices.

Advisors also support the broader University community through recruitment activities, academic success instruction, faculty and staff training, departmental partnerships, and advising-related outreach.

In addition, Academic Advisors maintain advising records and documentation, contribute to the assessment and continuous improvement of advising programs and services, assist with the development and maintenance of advising processes and resources, engage in ongoing professional development, and perform other duties as needed to support the mission of the Advising Center and the success of WCU students.

• Interested candidates must already be legally authorized to work in the United States and will not require any immigration sponsorship or support.
• Minimum of a Master’s Degree in Education, Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field. For candidates demonstrating comparable independent educational or instructional activities related to the delivery of student advising and counseling or student personnel services, a relevant undergraduate degree and three or more years of relevant experience may be accepted as a substitution.

• Experience with Microsoft Office preferred, knowledge of Banner preferred. Additional computer skills helpful.

Position Type: Permanent Full-Time

Application materials must be submitted online. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a candidate has been selected for hire. Please include a cover letter, current resume and a list of three professional references with complete contact information. For questions or additional information, please contact…