Position Information
Division Academic AffairsDepartment Stars Grant Working Title Academic Advisor - 3514 Vacancy Type Instructional, Research and Information Technology Min T/E Requirements
Master's Degree or Bachelor's Degree and two years experience working with college students in a community college or university setting. Ability to travel and work some evening and weekend hours required.
FTE 1 Salary Range Commensurate upon Education and Experience Hiring Range Commensurate upon Education and Experience Position # 3514 FLSA Status Exempt Months per year 12 Primary Purpose of Organization Unit
The Striving Towards Academic Retention and Success (STARS) project is funded by Native American-serving, nontribal institutions (NASNTI) program from 2021-2026. The goal of the STARS project is to provide innovative and high-quality student support services that enhance the campus experience and create an environment where specialized and underserved student populations can flourish and succeed. This position will assist the STARS project in meeting its objectives by increasing persistence to graduation of American Indian students, low-income students, and transfer students.
Primary Purpose of Position
The Academic Advisor position exists to educate the whole student through a developmental, student-focused approach. This includes individual, group, and electronic interactions that enhance academic success, promote personal, and professional development and foster a sense of belonging to the UNCP community.
Job Description
Established in 1887 as a school for the education of American Indians, The University of North Carolina at Pembroke serves a distinctly diverse student body and encourages inclusion and appreciation of the values of all people. Located in the heart of Pembroke, N.C., UNCP boasts an enrollment of 7,500 in 41 undergraduate and 18 graduate programs and offers a personalized learning environment where faculty and staff are dedicated to engaged scholarship, high academic standards, creative activity, and public service. Spread over 281 acres, the campus offers a sense of community and belonging-–a place where faculty and staff feel supported, take pride in the university's mission, and are devoted to excellence in teaching, learning and research, and to developing leaders who make a difference in their communities.
The Academic Advisor will assist students in making informed decisions about a choice of major; advise students about the nature and content of the curricula and disciplines; help students to assess their interests, values, and academic skills and to understand these in relation to major choice and potential future career/graduate school options; teach students how to navigate the systems, academic processes and policies at UNCP; interpret institutional, general education, and major requirements; evaluate and monitor student academic progress, course choice, and class schedule in context of student's life and career goals; help students to become contributing members of the UNCP community; and prepare students to take responsibility for making their own decisions about courses, academic programs, and long-term plans. This position will also perform advising duties that are based on theories and knowledge of teaching, learning, and student development theory, and reflect developmental and appreciative advising approaches.
Review of applications will begin immediately.
Note: This is a time-limited, grant-funded position through September 30, 2026.
Management Preference
Earned degree in counseling, higher education, student development, or related field. Experience working with students in student success, advising, or related areas. Experience with or demonstrated understanding of the specific developmental needs of first year, at risk, and diverse student populations.
Lic or Certification required by statute or regulation
Posting Information
Job Opening Date 12/02/2022Job Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Posting Category Managerial/Non-Faculty Professional Posting Number EPA00737 Quick Link to Posting https: // jobs.uncp.edu/postings/9512 Special Instructions to Applicants
This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable). In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 as a part of the online application process.
UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their age, race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and national origin. UNC Pembroke is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.
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