Academic Advisor College of Nursing

About the role

East Carolina University (ECU) is a top‑ranked public R1 institution located in Greenville, NC, recognized for research, innovation, social mobility, and public service. The College of Nursing aims to be a national model for transforming the health of rural underserved regions through excellence in nursing education, leadership, research, scholarship, and practice. The Academic Advisor will support undergraduate accelerated 2nd‑degree and pre‑licensure BSN students within the College of Nursing’s Department of Student Services.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic advising and application assistance to undergraduate nursing students (≈70% of effort)
• Participate in and contribute to retention strategies that enhance student satisfaction, engagement, and success (≈15%)
• Teach COED 1000 (≈10%)
• Guide students in developing decision‑making skills
• Develop and implement programming to support student success
• Evaluate admission applications
• Provide referrals to campus support services as needed
• Participate in college and university events related to recruitment, retention, and graduation
• Collaborate with the student support services team
• Perform other duties as assigned (e.g., committee work, professional development, retention and graduation initiatives) (≈5%)

Requirements

• Master’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution (conferred by time of hire)
• Teaching, advising, and/or counseling experience in higher education
• Extensive knowledge of the College of Nursing degree requirements
• Knowledge of degree requirements for related programs in other areas
• Authorization to work in the United States on a full‑time basis
• Willingness to reside and work in North Carolina (or within a reasonable daily commuting distance) after hire

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package promoting a healthy work‑life balance
• Wide range of professional development opportunities to foster career growth and skill advancement

Pay

$41,379 – $60,000 per year