Reporting to the SFO Director, the Academic Advisor will primarily serve in a supplemental advising role, assisting any undergraduate student at UNCG regardless of major with a wide variety of academic concerns currently managed centrally within the office. The advisor may also carry a designated caseload of exploratory or academic recovery students, depending on evolving departmental needs. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution, UNCG has a strategic focus on diversifying our faculty and staff to reflect this growth and better support our emerging student population. This position has been established as part of UNCG’s strategic focus on diversifying our faculty and staff and providing support for our growing Latinx student population.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Higher Education, Counseling, or related field from an accredited four-year college or university OR Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year institution and a minimum of 2 years of experience contributing to student success initiatives in a higher education setting;
• Bilingual in Spanish
• Experience working within the field of academic advising or in developing and implementing services/initiatives to support college student transition, success, and retention.
• Strong understanding of the needs and challenges facing Latinx and other marginalized student groups
• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to multi-task and balance multiple priorities or projects in a faced-paced work environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work a flexible schedule which includes days/evenings/weekends as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient computer skills (MS Office, Ellucian BANNER)
• Experience working with faculty, staff, and students in a professional environment.
• Experience collaborating with faculty, staff, and students from a variety of academic disciplines and administrative units.
• Strong organization skills, ability to handle multiple tasks, establish work priorities, respond to unanticipated student or faculty needs, and work well as part of a team.
• Master’s degree preferred in Higher Education, Counseling, or related field from an accredited four-year college or university.

About The University of North Carolina at Greensboro

UNC Greensboro, located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is a higher-research activity university as classified by the Carnegie Foundation. Founded in 1891 and one of the original three UNC system institutions, UNCG is one of the most diverse universities in the state with nearly 20,000 students and over 2,700 faculty and staff members representing more than 90 nationalities. With 17 Division I athletic teams, 85 undergraduate degrees in over 100 areas of study, as well as 74 master’s and 32 doctoral programs, UNCG is consistently recognized nationally among the top universities for academic excellence and value, with noted strengths in health and wellness, visual and performing arts, nursing, education, and more. For additional information, please visit uncg.edu and follow UNCG on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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