Academic Advisor (Temporary)
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
- The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report
- The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.
- Do not write 'see resume' on your application when completing the job duties section.
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Temporary staff employees are ineligible to receive benefits (leave, health coverage, State service credit, etc.). They are, however, covered by Worker's Compensation provisions.
However, any non-permanent employee hired to work 30 or more hours per week for three months or more (cumulative of all positions, and not designated as variable hour worker), must be offered the chance to enroll in the High Deductible Health Plan, within 30 days of their eligibility. Any non-permanent employee hired to work less than 30 hours per week (cumulative of all positions or designated as variable hour worker - i.e. student workers) are measured during designated measurement periods. If they average 30 or more hours per week over a designated measurement period, they will be offered the chance to enroll in the High Deductible Health Plan and will be notified of instructions.
*Special Notes Regarding Eligibility for the High Deductible Health Plan
- Temporary hourly workers (eligibility based on FTE, duration of more than 30 days) FTE .75+ (cumulative of all jobs) or measured full-time, offered the high deductible health insurance
- Temporary salaried workers (regardless of the FTE, duration of more than 30 days) Reported as full-time & offered the high deductible health insurance
https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefit-plans/health-insurance
Position Information
General Information
| Position Number |
STMP15 |
| Working Title |
Academic Advisor (Temporary) |
| Division |
Academic Affairs |
| Department |
College of Engineering (Col) |
| Work Unit |
Student Dev & Success |
| Work Location |
Smith Building |
| Vacancy Open To |
All Candidates |
| Position Designation |
Non-Student Temporary |
| Employment Type |
Temporary - Full-time |
| Hours per week |
30 |
| Work Schedule |
Mon-Fri hours to be determined by supervisor and employee |
| Pay Rate |
$25-$27 per hour |
| Minimum Experience/Education |
A master's degree in academic advising, student services, higher education, engineering, or a related field is required. 2+ years of experience involving student services in a higher education setting is required. |
| Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education: |
The candidate must also be attentive to detail, possess strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize while multi-tasking, and manage tasks in an efficient and timely manner. Excellent communication and interpersonal problem-solving skills are a must. Ability to interact effectively with advisees, staff, and faculty required. A viable candidate must comprehend and abide by federal and university student confidentiality requirements. Proficient use of computers (Microsoft Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) is necessary.
A working knowledge of
BANNER, Starfish, and DegreeWorks is a plus. |
| Duties and Responsibilities |
The Academic Advisor in the Lee College of Engineering's Office of Student Development and Success will assist first-year students in their educational goals. Advisors must have the ability to work autonomously in a complex, team-oriented academic office with a significant advising caseload. The following list provides examples of the most typical duties for the advisor position.
- Provide academic advising to first-year students majoring in the Lee College of Engineering.
- Assist with new student orientation
- Advise students individually and/or in groups regarding Major course requirements, course selection, academic policies and procedures, and academic resources.
- Collaborates with OSDS advising team for assessing and instructing first-year College of Engineering students on academic skills strategies
- Track and intervene with students who have received multiple Early Alerts to assist them in adopting strategies for academic success.
- Guide the understanding and sequencing of academic requirements, navigating academic policies and procedures, developing long and short-term goals, preparing for course selection and registration, and monitoring academic performance and degree progression.
- Coaches, monitors, and advises students experiencing academic difficulty and/or those on academic probation
- Teaches seminars on skills and related topics for academic success
- Participates as a member of the Engineering Program for Academic Support and Success (EPASS) student intervention team and related efforts
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| Other Work/Responsibilities |
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| Necessary Licenses or Certifications |
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| Proposed Hire Date |
08/11/2025 |
| Contact Information |
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| Expected Length of Assignment |
6 month with option to extend |
| Posting Open Date |
07/29/2025 |
| Posting Close Date |
08/03/2025 |
| Special Notes to Applicants |
- The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report
The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.
- Do not write 'see resume' on your application when completing the job duties section.
Temporary staff employees are ineligible to receive benefits (leave, health coverage, State service credit, etc.). They are, however, covered by Worker's Compensation provisions.
However, any non-permanent employee hired to work 30 or more hours per week for three months or more (cumulative of all positions, and not designated as variable hour worker), must be offered the chance to enroll in the High Deductible Health Plan, within 30 days of their eligibility. Any non-permanent employee hired to work less than 30 hours per week (cumulative of all positions or designated as variable hour worker - i.e. student workers) are measured during designated measurement periods. If they average 30 or more hours per week over a designated measurement period, they will be offered the chance to enroll in the High Deductible Health Plan and will be notified of instructions.
Special Notes Regarding Eligibility for the High Deductible Health Plan
- Temporary hourly workers (eligibility based on FTE, duration of more than 30 days) FTE .75+ (cumulative of all jobs) or measured full-time, offered the high deductible health insurance
- Temporary salaried workers (regardless of the FTE, duration of more than 30 days) Reported as full-time & offered the high deductible health insurance
https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefit-plans/health-insurance
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Posting Specific Questions
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Required Documents
- Resume / Curriculum Vitae
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Optional Documents
- Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
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University of North Carolina Charlotte
Jul 29, 2025