Academic Advisor

Academic Advisor - 3585

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

• Division:
  Academic Affairs
• Department:
  Trio Programs
• Working Title:
  
  Academic Advisor
• Vacancy Type:
  Exempt Professional Staff (EPS)
• Minimum Training/Experience Requirements:
  Bachelor's Degree;
  Bachelor's degree in STEM area preferred; and at least two years of experience working with high school and/or college age students.
• FTE: 1
• Recruitment Range:
  Commensurate with Education and Experience
• Anticipated Hiring Range:
  Commensurate with Education and Experience
• Position #: 3585
• FLSA Status:
  Exempt
• Months per Year: 12
• Grant funded position:
  Yes
• End date of grant (if applicable):
  August 31, 2030

The purpose of TRIO SSS STEM is to provide services to participants to help improve their academic performance, progress them to degree completion, and prepare them for graduate school and/or professional program. Services provided includes: academic support, enhanced academic advising, career awareness, personal counseling, graduate school preparation, and financial literacy.

The Academic Advisor position will assist participants in TRIO Student Support Services STEM program in making informed decisions course registration; advise participants about the nature and content of curricula and disciplines; help participants to assess their interests, values, and academic skills, and understand these in relation to their STEM major choice and potential career and/or graduate school options; teach participants how to navigate the systems and academic policies at UNCP;

interpret degree completion requirements; evaluate and monitor participants' academic progress and academic performance; provide participants with services and activities to assist meeting the program objectives for TRIO SSS STEM;
collaborate with TRIO STEM staff and campus partners to improve the academic and educational experience of participants; provide required and permissible services to TRIO SSS participants
; other duties deemed necessary to carry out the objectives of the program.

The Academic Advisor position will assist participants in TRIO Student Support Services STEM program in making informed decisions course registration; advise participants about the nature and content of curricula and disciplines; help participants to assess their interests, values, and academic skills, and understand these in relation to their STEM major choice and potential career and/or graduate school options; teach participants how to navigate the systems and academic policies at UNCP;

interpret degree completion requirements; evaluate and monitor participants' academic progress and academic performance; provide participants with services and activities to assist meeting the program objectives for TRIO SSS STEM;
collaborate with TRIO STEM staff and campus partners to improve the academic and educational experience of participants; provide required and permissible services to TRIO SSS participants
; other duties deemed necessary to carry out the objectives of the program.

Note:

This is a time-limited, grant funded position through August 31, 2030.

This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable). In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 as a part of the online application process.

UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their age, race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and national origin. UNC Pembroke is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.

Minimum Training/Experience Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree;
Bachelor's degree in STEM area preferred; and at least two years of experience working with high school and/or college age students.

Required Documents

• CV/Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Other Document

• Job Opening Date: 02/20/2026
• Open Until Filled:
  Yes
• Posting Category:
  Professional
• Posting Number: EPA
  01094
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