Academic Advisor in Communication

About the role

The Department of Communication at North Carolina State University invites applications for an undergraduate academic advising position. This position is a full-time, 12-month appointment.

Responsibilities

• Advise students about completion of communication major curriculum requirements.
• Help students define academic goals and gain an understanding of how to achieve them.
• Understand and communicate to students the implications of the various program plans and degree progress.
• Help students develop their academic focus within the major.
• Affiliate with program events, including spring and fall commencement ceremonies.
• Keep abreast of relevant course offerings across the College and campus and maintain connections with student service staff across campus.
• Understand, interpret, and enforce University, College, and Departmental policies while exploring academic and professional options.
• Help students make transitions and access the full range of university resources.

Qualifications

• Post-baccalaureate credentials preferred.
• A bachelor’s degree plus equivalent professional training and experience may be considered.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including strong communication skills.
• Demonstrated skills in the areas of judgment, decision-making, problem solving, organization, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment.
• Knowledge of University, College and Departmental policies, procedures, and requirements.
• Understanding of communication as an academic discipline.
• Proficient in social media, excel, word, power point, instructional software (Moodle, Blackboard, Zoom, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest and foundation in Communication (e.g., multiple undergraduate courses, major, or minor in the discipline).
• An understanding of university structure and administration, including the relationship between student affairs units and academic units.
• Experience working with academic programs, preferably in college student affairs, counseling or a related field.
• Experience as a graduate assistant in an academic advising role.
• A record of success in working with undergraduates.