Academic Advisor II
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
- This position is for UNC Charlotte Permanent employees only.
* Please do not apply for this position if you are not a current UNC Charlotte Permanent or Temporary employee. Your application will not be considered. - 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.
- Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.
- UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/
Position Information
General Information
| Position Number |
006600 |
| Vacancy Open to |
UNC Charlotte Employees Only |
| Working Title |
Academic Advisor II |
| Position Designation |
EHRA Non-Faculty |
| Employment Type |
Permanent - Full-time |
| Months per Year |
12 |
| Work Schedule |
8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Monday - Friday |
| Hours per week |
40 |
| FLSA Status |
Exempt |
| Division |
Academic Affairs |
| Department |
College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences (Col) |
| Work Location |
Colvard |
| Salary Range |
$58,000 |
| Primary Purpose of Department |
The primary purpose of the Office of Advising and Student Services, in the College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences, is to provide academic advising using a developmental model approach. Academic Advisors work with students to develop the knowledge, skills, and personal accountability needed to explore their academic and co-curricular options, evaluate and track their own progress toward graduation, access support and enrichment services, and understand and follow university policies and timelines. |
| Primary Purpose of Position |
This position is committed to engaging students in personal development and self-assessment, teaching students how to effectively manage their academic success, and supporting students through exploration of their major and career development plans. Students are expected to develop plans consistent with their interests, abilities, and aspirations and to utilize available resources to achieve their long-term goals. This individual ensures that students have access to accurate and relevant information so that they can take initiative and responsibility for their success. This individual upholds the expectations and standards of advising at Charlotte professionally and respectfully, which reflects an appreciation for students from all backgrounds. |
| Summary of Position Responsibilities |
- Learn and remain current on all relevant curriculum for the discipline and, more broadly, the students' degree program.
- Assist students in developing plans for making progress towards these goals while attending UNC Charlotte and evaluating and charting their own progress toward those goals.
- Understand and effectively develop students' knowledge of university academic policies, regulations, guidelines, and deadlines, and the curriculum requirements for the specific program(s) of study of the students being advised.
- Use advising technologies effectively to give accurate, timely information.
- Proactively engage students to ensure degree program persistence and timely graduation.
Specific functional areas include:
- Liaison between the department, other college/university advisors, and students
- Orientation and outreach
- Targeted advising
- Work closely with the Chair/Undergraduate Coordinator/Program Director to ensure that the advising students are getting is serving the needs of the department or program, as well as make the department aware of student issues as they arise
- Coordinates with the Associate Director on cross-training other advisors for their respective departments
- Other duties, as assigned.
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| Minimum Education/Experience |
- Candidate must have completed a Master's degree in a related field
- Two years of experience involving student academic advising in a higher education setting after obtaining the degree.
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| Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience |
- A working knowledge of Banner, DegreeWorks, and/or EAB/Navigate or Salesforce is a plus.
- Candidate must be attentive to detail, possess strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize while multitasking, and manage tasks in an efficient and timely manner.
- Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal problem-solving skills.
- Ability to interact effectively with advisees, staff, and faculty.
- A viable candidate must comprehend and abide by federal and university student confidentiality requirements.
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| Necessary Certifications/Licenses |
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| Preferred Certifications/Licenses |
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| Special Notes to Applicants |
- This position is for UNC Charlotte Permanent employees only.
* Please do not apply for this position if you are not a current UNC Charlotte Permanent or Temporary employee. Your application will not be considered. - 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.
- Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.
UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/
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| Posting Open Date |
05/07/2026 |
| Posting Close Date |
05/14/2026 |
| Open Until Filled |
No |
| Proposed Hire Date |
06/15/2026 |
| If time-limited please indicate appointment end date |
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| Contact Information |
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Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- UNC Charlotte Website
- HERC Job Board
- Inside Higher Education
- Mitratech Circa (formerly known as Local JobNetwork)
- Another Website
- Agency Referral
- Advertisement/Publication
- Personal Referral
- Other
Where did you learn about this posting?
(Open Ended Question)
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Do you have a master's degree in a related field?
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Do you have at least two years of experience involving student academic advising in a higher education setting?
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This posting is for current UNC Charlotte permanent, temporary, and RIF employees only. Are you a current UNC Charlotte employee?
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Do you have experience presenting to groups of people utilizing relevant technology best practices?
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Do you have experience with Connect (EAB), Salesforce, DegreeWorks and/or Ellucian? Please explain:
(Open Ended Question)
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Do you have experience working in Higher Education with direct experience advising, coaching or counseling college students? Please explain:
(Open Ended Question)
Required Documents
- Resume / Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
- Academic Advising Philosophy
Optional Documents
- Contact Information for References
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University of North Carolina Charlotte
May 07, 2026