Temporary Academic Advisor (Pool)

University Information:
The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking.

A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation's only bachelor's degree program focused on coastal engineering.

The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of 'Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity' institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

Department: College of Science and Engineering (Faculty Pool)
Vacancy Number: TSP5489PST
Temp Position Type: EHRA Temporary
Job Category: Academic Professionals/Non-teaching
FLSA for Position: Exempt

Brief Summary of Work for this Position:
The College of Science and Engineering Academic Resource Center seeks a temporary academic advisor who will provide academic advising and support to undergraduate students during the academic year. The advising caseload will be determined based on number of hours worked (range is 10-29 hours per week). This position will support undergraduate students in the College of Science and Engineering and will be expected to provide accurate curricular and policy information to assist in short-term and long-term academic program planning and career goal clarification. This position will be working with all students served by the College of Science and Engineering Academic Resource Center, including transfer, military-affiliated, and pre-health students.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree in 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 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.
• Experience with and commitment to working with students from diverse backgrounds (e.g., first-year, continuing, and transfer students; pre-professional students; adult learners, military students, on-campus and online students, students from historically underrepresented populations) and knowledge of issues of these student populations.
• 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:
No required certifications or licensure

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College/School Information:


Work Hours: 8:00AM - 5:30PM
Work Days: Monday - Friday; including occasional evenings and weekends
Hours Per Week: 10 - 29 hours/week
Type of Position:
Anticipated Hiring Range: $20-$25/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. For more info/to apply visit http://jobs.uncw.edu. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.

Job Posting Date: 06/16/2025
Job Closing Date:

Eligibility for Employment:


Number of Openings: Multi-Positions

To apply, visit https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/37298

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.







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