Academic Advisor II

University of North Carolina Charlotte

United States, North Carolina, Charlotte

Sep 23, 2024

Academic Advisor II

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/

The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report.

Please submit a resume and cover letter with your application if requested.

Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, and education are listed on your resume.
The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.

These documents will be used to evaluate your written communication skills as well as supporting documents of your knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and professional experience.

Position Information

General Information

Position Number	002791
Vacancy Open to	All Candidates
Working Title	Academic Advisor II
Position Designation	EHRA Non-Faculty
Employment Type	Permanent - Full-time
Months per Year	12
Work Schedule	Monday - Friday 8:00am-5:00pm This position may be eligible for a telework schedule once onboarding into position is complete and with supervisor approval.
Hours per week	40
FLSA Status	Exempt
Division	Academic Affairs
Department	College of Science (Col)
Work Location	TBD
Salary Range	$60,000 - $62,000
Primary Purpose of Department	The College of Science is a collaborative community dedicated to advancing science through discovery and innovation, teaching and mentoring, engagement with local and global communities, entrepreneurship and increasing access to opportunities for students, faculty and staff. We promote success by connecting with and supporting all students in their exploration of science and mathematics to create an inquisitive, scientifically literate society.
Primary Purpose of Position	Provide accurate academic advising to students with a major or minor in the College of Science as well as to any student who is interested in pursuing a major or minor in the college.
Summary of Position Responsibilities	The primary role academic advisor is primarily an implementer of a developmental advising model that involves a tailored series of interactions and communications using advising tools and systems designed to address the specific needs of the students served by the College of Science. This tailored, developmental approach acknowledges that individual student profiles and those of student cohorts may differ not only at the onset of the student academic experience, but throughout their academic career. The advisor must have the experience, education, and background necessary to serve the educational function of an advisor, however he or she is doing so in a context developed by the College of Science and in collaboration with other departmental colleagues and the College of Science Director of Advising. Specific functional areas include: Academic advising Orientation and outreach Targeted advising Instruction (if part of position responsibilities) Oversight of College of Science peer mentoring initiatives Other duties which may include evaluation of transfer course equivalencies and dissemination of advising updates to faculty in the COS departments
Minimum Education/Experience	Candidate must have completed a Master's degree. Candidate must have at least two or more years of experience involving student academic advising in a higher education setting as well as organizing groups of students for specific tasks. Candidate must also be attentive to detail, possess strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize while multi-tasking and manage tasks in an efficient and timely manner. Excellent communication and interpersonal problem-solving skills are a must. Ability to interact effectively with advisees, staff and faculty is required. A viable candidate must comprehend and abide by federal and university student confidentiality requirements. Proficient use of computers (Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and the Google suite of applications) is necessary.
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience	Two or more years of advising experience after the attainment of the Master's degree is preferred. A working knowledge of Banner and the Student Success Collaborative/EAB is a plus. Experience teaching a freshman seminar or a student success seminar is also preferred. Experience managing large caseloads of students is a must. Experience organizing and coordinating peer mentoring initiatives. Experience with Microsoft and Google Suite (intermittent level preferred). Strong organizational, prioritizing and multitasking skills. Strong attention to details is essential.
Necessary Certifications/Licenses
Preferred Certifications/Licenses
Special Notes to Applicants	UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/ The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report. Please submit a resume and cover letter with your application if requested. Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, and education are listed on your resume. The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the *finalist*. These documents will be used to evaluate your written communication skills as well as supporting documents of your knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and professional experience.
Posting Open Date	09/23/2024
Posting Close Date	10/22/2024
Open Until Filled	No
Proposed Hire Date	12/02/2024
If time-limited please indicate appointment end date
Contact Information

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

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How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- UNC Charlotte Website
- HERC Job Board
- Inside Higher Education
- Circa (formerly known as Local JobNetwork)
- Another Website
- Agency Referral
- Advertisement/Publication
- Personal Referral
- Other
Where did you learn about this posting?

(Open Ended Question)
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Have you earned a Master's degree?
- Yes
- No
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Please select the number of years of experience you have had as a professional academic advisor since the completion of your Master's degree.
- No experience
- Less than 2 years experience
- 2-5 years experience
- More than 5 years experience
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Which of the following tools have you used for academic advising? Banner Self Service, Internet Native Banner, Degree Works, EAB: Student Success Collaborative/Navigate, or other related systems (please describe).

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume / Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
Academic Advising Philosophy

Optional Documents

Contact Information for References