Academic Advisor
- North Carolina State University
- Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
- Category: Admin-Academic Advising
- Posting Date: 01/30/2023
- Application Deadline: Open until filled
Job Description
Posting Number
PG192377EPInternal Recruitment
NoWorking Title
Academic AdvisorAnticipated Hiring Range
$48,000 - $50,000Work Schedule
Monday-Friday, 8am - 5pm; occasional evening and/or weekend work is required.Job Location
Raleigh, NCDepartment
Academic Advising Programs and ServicesAbout the Department
The Division of Academic & Student Affairs (DASA) is where students discover connections and community. It is where students live, where they gather, where they improve themselves, each other, and their university. DASA is where students seek guidance and support, both in and outside of the classroom. The division serves all students at NC State and includes over 50 units and departments, 600 professional staff and faculty, along with temporary staff and graduate student employees.
DASA Reimagined 2022-2028
Vision – to unlock opportunity through equitable access to supportive, enriching, and transforming higher education experiences for students, staff, and faculty.
Mission – At our core, we promote the success of the whole student. We anticipate and respond to the needs of all NC State students and intentionally co-create an equitable and inclusive campus environment and academic experience that supports students, faculty, and staff in achieving their full potential.
Values – CURIOSITY ~ EMPATHY ~ COLLABORATION ~ EQUITY and ACCESSIBILITY ~ INTEGRITY ~ TRUST
In DASA, we take personal and collective responsibility to use inclusive decision-making to advance and embed equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging in everything we do.
NC State was named a great place to work in the 2022 Forbes annual survey as the best large employer in North Carolina. The Division of Academic and Student Affairs is the place to work for faculty and staff who want to promote the success of the whole student.
Academic Advising Programs and Services serves the University by providing quality, timely advising services and support to students in transition, and to advisors and faculty across campus. Students are served through virtual advising, walk-in advising, workshops and other programming, course offerings, and online resources. Through comprehensive work with students, staff, and faculty, Academic Advising Programs and Services facilitates student academic success, major selection, career development, and personal enrichment.
The Exploratory Studies program in Academic Advising Programs and Services gives first year student the opportunity to choose a major after a guided, structured process for major and career exploration and transition to the University. This is accomplished through one-on-one academic advising, the Exploratory Studies first year curriculum, experiential learning, and programming in the Exploratory Studies Village, emphasizing theoretical and practical methods of inquiry, guided reflection, engagement, assessment, and analysis. Through this process students gain the foundation for acquiring the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to make an informed decision on a major and become self reliant and productive citizens of an increasingly diverse community.
Re-deciding students at the University have the opportunity to visit the unit’s drop-in advising or participate in the Inter-College Transfer (ICT) advising program. Academic Advising Programs and Services supports these students in the major and career decision process and provides ICT students an advising home until the student is able to successfully matriculate to a major.
Academic Advising Programs and Services also coordinates special outreach for transfer students, international students, second year students, and students experiencing academic difficulty.
Essential Job Duties
The Academic Advisor will be responsible for the following:
Advising:
Provide quality cross-curricular academic advising to students, following a developmental philosophy of advising and NACADA Core Values. Academic advising is an intentional process designed to support students as they develop and pursue educational, career, and personal goals. The ultimate goal of the student-advisor partnership is for students to increase their personal agency and critical thinking skills, and apply both to their life choices in college and beyond.
Teaching:
Teach sections of the Exploratory Studies orientation courses each fall and spring, and/or other departmental offerings as assigned. The orientation courses focus on transition to college, academic success, major and career exploration, and diversity. Follow established Exploratory Studies curriculum and teaching guidelines and maintain a course website and grade book through NC State’s course management system. Exploratory Studies course sections for first-year students may be linked with a First Year Inquiry course and/or require collaborative work with a Resident Mentor or co-instructor.
Programming:
Participate in planning, implementation and support for curricular and co-curricular programs, working collaboratively with University partners, unit staff, students, and community members. Signature programs include the Majors Exploration Series, Majors and Minors Fair, Career Connections, and the Leadership Potential Retreat.
Outreach and Service:
Participate in the University community, particularly in ways strategic to the unit’s mission, including serving as a liaison to one or more colleges/offices and supporting departmental committee work, walk-in and ICT advising, University Open House, new and transfer student orientation, advisor training and development, and Exploratory Studies Visitation Days and other recruitment events.
Professional Development:
Actively seek professional development opportunities to maintain and improve knowledge and expertise in advising, teaching, diversity, technology for advising and teaching, and specialty areas.
Other Responsibilities
Other duties as assigned by Executive Director and Associate Director.
Minimum Education and Experience
- Master’s degree and at least 1 year of academic advising, student services experience, or counseling experience at the college level
Other Required Qualifications
- Demonstrated ability to provide effective academic support services at the college level
- Strong teaching and or program development and delivery skills
- Demonstrated understanding of developmental needs of college students
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience advising first-year students, particularly exploratory/undecided students
- Experience in advising and programming for special populations
- Career advising (e.g., use of career assessments, working with exploratory students)
- Teaching experience at the college level, particularly with first-year students
- Use of outcomes assessment to inform decisions
- Experience in using advising and teaching technology
Required License(s) or Certification(s)
N/A
Valid NC Driver's License required
NoCommercial Driver's License required
NoJob Open Date
01/30/2023Anticipated Close Date
Open Until FilledSpecial Instructions to Applicants
In addition to your application, please attach a resume, cover letter, and contact information for professional references.
Position Number
00007672Position Type
EHRA Non-FacultyFull Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)
1.00Appointment
12 Month RecurringMandatory Designation - Adverse Weather
Non Mandatory - Adverse WeatherMandatory Designation - Emergency Events
Non Mandatory - Emergency EventIs this position partially or fully funded on ARRA stimulus monies?
NoDepartment ID
248201 - Exploratory StudiesAA/EEO
NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
