CET Academic Advisor

Posting Details

Posting Number: EHRA
1006P

Classification

Title:

Academic Advisor

Working Title: CET Academic Advisor - #261085

Department: Office of the Dean, Engineering & Technology

Anticipated Hiring Range: $46,000

Western Carolina University continues to rank high on Forbes 'Best Employers' lists each year. In 2025 it was ranked 1st in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes 'America's Best Employers by State' list. In 2024 it ranked in the top 8.5% on Forbes 'America's Best Midsize Employers' list, being ranked 34 out of the top 400 employers across all industries.

In 2023 it ranked in the top 20% on Forbes 'America's Best Midsize Employers' list, 97 out of the top 500 employers across all industries. In 2022 it ranked 14th in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes 'America's Best Employers by State' list.

Western Carolina University is the UNC system's westernmost campus and has been consistently ranked as one of the top 15 public regional institutions in the South.

Employees of WCU are provided a comprehensive benefits package, including dental, vision and health insurance plans, retirement plan contributions, optional disability plans, tuition waivers, group exercise classes, campus recreation membership, free vaccine and booster shots, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays and 24 hours of paid community service leave each year. Leave earning employees begin accruing vacation and sick leave immediately.

Paid parental leave is available after 12 months of continuous service.

WCU offers training and development programs, certifications, workshops and conferences, many free of charge.

The primary location of this position is on-site in Cullowhee, NC.

The College of Engineering and Technology (CET) at Western Carolina University (WCU) is growing! The University has received substantial support from the North Carolina legislature to expand engineering to meet the rapidly growing needs of the region and state. Our construction management, engineering, and engineering technology programs feature project‑based learning embedded throughout the curricula, preparing our students for professional practice and advanced study.

Industry engagement is a hallmark of our programs, and we pride ourselves on having faculty with significant industry experience.

Our culture embraces faculty‑student interaction through experiences such as undergraduate research. We are committed to changing the lives of our students and their families through a transformative experience at our rural main campus in the mountains of western North Carolina, and at sites in Asheville and across western NC. The college's programs are instrumental to the economic vitality of the region and are advancing the university to be one of the nation's premier regional comprehensive institutions.

We are creating leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs with the foundation and skills needed for transformative careers in engineering and beyond.

• Works as initial enrollment advisor for all CET students (first year, transfer, and re‑entering students).
• Serves as primary advisor for students with 0‑45 completed hours within the College of Engineering and technology.
• Continues as support advisor through graduation for all students.
• Provides developmental academic advising to undeclared students.
• Maintains appropriate advising records and documentation.
• Represents the College of Engineering and Technology at recruitment events.
• Provides transfer advising information and support for CET transfer students with transcript evaluations.
• Assists with questions regarding specific transferability of courses and programs.
• Participates in NC Community College outreach events promoting our WCU CET programs.
• Assists with the development, revision, and updating of CET advising processes, forms, and publications regarding student needs.
• Works in collaboration with all staff within the CET College and WCU Advising Center.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned in support of the needs of students and the College of Engineering and Technology.

• Interested candidates must be…