The Academic Advisor is primarily responsible for delivering comprehensive advising to an assigned caseload of transfer students from the point of admission, intention to enroll, and through their first semester. Reporting to the Assistant Director for Transfer Initiatives, the advisor will support first-term / first-year transfer students and will partner with academic units on the transition of those students to faculty advisors in time for registration for their second term. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution, UNCG has a strategic focus on diversifying our faculty and staff to reflect this growth and better support our emerging student population. This position has been established as part of UNCG’s strategic focus on diversifying our faculty and staff and providing support to our growing Latinx student population. Staffing culturally responsive and informed academic advisors who understand Latinx students’ experiences is essential to addressing our equity goals and supporting students in overcoming disproportionate academic achievement gaps.
Minimum Qualifications
* Master’s Degree in Higher Education, Counseling, or related field from an accredited four-year college or university OR Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year institution and a minimum of 2 years of experience contributing to student success initiatives in a higher education setting.
* Experience working within the field of academic advising or in developing and implementing services / initiatives to support college student transition, success, and retention.
* Strong understanding of the needs and challenges facing Latinx and other marginalized student groups.
* Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
* Ability to multi-task and balance multiple priorities or projects in a fast-paced work environment.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Ability to work a flexible schedule which includes days / evenings / weekends as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience working with faculty, staff, and students in a professional environment.
* Experience collaborating with faculty, staff, and students from a variety of academic disciplines and administrative units.
* Strong organizational skills, ability to handle multiple tasks, establish work priorities, respond to unanticipated student or faculty needs, and work well as part of a team.
* Master’s degree preferred in Higher Education, Counseling, or related field from an accredited four-year college or university.
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