Temporary Academic Advisor (Pool)

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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 and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives.

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 CSE Dean's Office - 32300 External Link to Posting https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/33245 Vacancy Number TSP5406PST Working Title Temporary Academic Advisor (Pool) Job Title EHRA Non Faculty Temporary 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

• Master’s degree or bachelor’s degree with 18 hours of discipline-focused master level course work
• Experience in university/college setting
• Strong written and oral communication, interpersonal, problem solving, effective organizational skills, and detail orientation
• Must exhibit cultural competence and possess a broad understanding of student academic, developmental, and social needs

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Academic Advising experience preferred
• Working knowledge of student development theory, advising strategies, and best practices to support student success initiatives in a university/college environment

Required Certifications or Licensure
No required certifications or licensure.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit College/School Information Work Hours Negotiable between the hours of 8:00AM - 5:30PM, Monday - Friday Work Days Negotiable days of Monday - Friday Hours Per Week 10 - 29 hours/week Type of Position Anticipated Hiring Range $880-$2,552/month 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 08/29/2024 Job Closing Date EEO Statement
At the University of North Carolina at Wilmington ( UNCW ), our culture reflects our values of inclusion, diversity, globalization, ethics and integrity and innovation and we are committed to providing equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons without regard to 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. UNCW believes that embracing the unique contributions of our faculty, staff and students is critical to our success and paramount in being recognized for our global mindset.
Eligibility for Employment Number of Openings Multi-Positions

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