Temporary Academic Advisor

Posting Details

• University:
  University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) – the state's coastal university
• Department:
  Cameron School of Business - 31200
• External Link to Posting: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./37486
• Vacancy Number: TSP
  5558
  
  PST
• Working Title:
  
  Temporary Academic Advisor
• Job Title:
  
  EHRA Non Faculty Temporary
• Temp Position Type: EHRA Temporary
• Job Category:
  Student Services
• FLSA for Position:
  Exempt

Overview

The Cameron School of Business's Academic Advising and Career Success Center (AACSC) provides academic advising, career coaching, and professional growth activities for business students as they plan and prepare for a successful business career. The Academic Advisor will advance the mission of the AACSC by empowering students to think critically about their future to reach sound decisions, provide informed guidance to help students achieve academic success, and equip students with advising tools and resources that support their academic goals.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Business, Education, Counseling, Psychology, Student Affairs, or a closely related field with three years of progressive experience in academic advising, student support services, or a comparable area; or a Master’s degree in Business, Education, Counseling, Psychology, Student Affairs, or a closely related discipline.
• Experience utilizing a range of software applications and educational technologies, including Microsoft Office Suite, learning management systems, and other technology-enhanced delivery platforms.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Master's degree with at least one year of advising or related experience working with students in a college setting.
• Knowledge of best practices and theoretical foundations in the fields of advising, adult learning, and student development.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to attend to details with a high degree of accuracy.
• Demonstrated commitment to, and execution of, high-level customer service.

Required Certifications or Licensure Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit College/School Information

The University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW), known as the state's coastal university, sits on a stunning 661-acre wooded campus just minutes from the Atlantic Ocean. As one of the fastest-growing institutions in the UNC system, UNCW combines natural beauty with academic excellence. The Cameron School of Business, accredited by AACSB, serves over 3,200 business majors through 19 undergraduate concentrations and 8 graduate-level programs, including master's degrees and certificates.

The school distinguishes itself with hands-on learning opportunities and industry engagement, offering unique programs such as the Center for Sales Excellence and Customer Delight, the Cameron Executive Network, and the Center for Cyber Defense Education, which connect students and faculty with experienced business leaders. Located in a vibrant metropolitan area of approximately 470,000 residents, Wilmington is home to a dynamic port, a thriving business community, and a robust tourism industry.

Nestled between the Cape Fear River and the Atlantic Ocean, the city offers an exceptional quality of life and all the benefits of coastal living. UNCW is committed to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research, and service. Renowned for its outstanding faculty and staff, the university is consistently recognized for its academic excellence, affordability, and dedication to global engagement.

Work Hours

8:00am - 5:00pm

Work Days

Monday - Friday

Hours Per Week

40

Type of Position

EHRA Temporary

Anticipated Hiring Range

$24-26/hr

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please Note: This is a temporary position. The length of the assignment will be based on department need with the possibility of continuation. Temporary assignments cannot exceed 11 consecutive months without a full 31-day break from employment. Employees in temporary positions are not considered permanent state employees and do not earn leave. Temporary employees are subject to the Affordable Care Act guidelines.

Job

Posting Date

09/22/2025

Job Closing Date

09/29/2025

EEO Statement

UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents - except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.

Eligibility

for Employment Number of Openings

Single Incumbent

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