Academic Advisor

About the role

Join our team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and exclusive perks designed to support your work-life balance. At NCCU, your professional growth will be nurtured, and your contributions will help shape the future for our students and the community we serve.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic advisement to NCCU’s University College constituents (first year students, sophomores, transfer students, and students returning for the EndZone Initiative to complete the BSS degree) through one-on-one meetings, workshops, or presentations regarding majors, degree requirements, academic progress and selection of course for future semesters.
• Aid students in educational planning and problem solving, and give appropriate resources and referrals to campus support services for information and aid in making academic and personal decisions.
• Develop a course schedule for and with each student.
• Advise students about academic standards, policies, programs, and student information systems available to facilitate their success.
• Maintain and track general and confidential student records.
• Collaborate with academic departments and student services.
• Assist the Associate Dean in developing and implementing proactive retention strategies for at-risk students and implementing general advising best practices.
• Attend departmental meetings and perform other related duties as assigned.
• Occasional work may be require beyond normal working hours.
• Participate in information sessions and recruiting activities for prospective students and parents and assist with tasks related to planning and implementing the advising program.

Requirements

• Master’s degree preferred in counseling or related field. Preferred requirements include Master’s degree in education, counseling, criminal justice, social work, psychology, family and consumer sciences, public administration, kinesiology or recreation administration.
• Required minimum bachelors degree.

Qualifications

• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Familiarity with and appreciation for the mission and structure of NCCU programs and curricula.

Skills

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of student information systems and academic policies.

Benefits

Employee Benefits available to NCCU permanent employees include the following and more: Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave, Community Service Leave, NC State – Health Benefits, NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more.