Temporary Advisor-CHSSA; Pooled Position

Overview

The College of Humanities, Social Sciences and the Arts Academic Resource Center (ARC) 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 Humanities, Social Sciences and the Arts 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 Humanities, Social Sciences and the Arts Academic Resource Center, including transfer, military-affiliated, and pre-health students.

• Temporary academic advisor who will provide academic advising and support to undergraduate students during the academic year with a caseload determined by hours worked (10-29 hours per week).

• 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.

• 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
• Anticipated Hiring Range: $20-$25 per hour

Special Instructions to Applicants:
This posting will close at 11:59PM (Eastern time) on the posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application, including the 'Work History' section before you apply for this position. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.

Job Posting Date: 08/13/2025

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University:
University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) – a public institution with nearly 18,000 students, offering a full range of programs and distance learning options, and designated as "Doctoral Universities:
High Research Activity" (R2).