Senior Academic Advisor

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The advisor will ensure that students are aware of academic standards, policies, programs, and student information systems available to facilitate their success. The advisor is required to meet with advisees each semester and others as needed, and will provide more intensive advising for students identified on early warning and mid semester grade report lists. The advisor will maintain and track general and confidential student records.

The Senior Academic Advisor position will provide academic advisement to NCCU School of Business students at the junior and senior level and assist students in educational planning and career development. This includes one-on-one meetings, workshops, or presentations regarding majors, degree requirements, academic progress, and selection of courses for future semesters; working with students to develop a course schedule; and providing appropriate resources and referrals to campus support services for information and aid in making academic and career decisions.

Excellent organizational and communication skills. Familiarity and appreciation for the mission and structure of NCCU programs and curricula.

Minimum requirements include Master's degree in education, counseling, or academic discipline, and five (5) to seven (7) years' experience in higher education to include academic advising, career services or related student services preferred. Experience managing large academic advising loads preferred. Membership in the National Academic Advising Association ( NACADA) and other professional academic advising/student support organizations preferred. Presentations at regional/national meetings a plus.

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North Carolina Central University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

This position will provide academic advisement to NCCU School of Business juniors and seniors students through one-on-one meetings, workshops, or presentations regarding majors, degree requirements, academic progress, and selection of courses for future semesters. Assist students in educational planning and problem-solving, and give appropriate resources and referrals to campus support services for information and aid in making academic and personal decisions. Develop a course schedule in conjunction with each student using advising best practices. Advise students about academic standards, policies, programs, and student information systems available to facilitate their success. Meet with advisees each semesterand other times as needed, especially after identification and, in particular, after identification on early warning and mid semester grade report lists. Maintain and track general and confidential student records.

In collaboration with the Office of the Provost, provide leadership for coordinating occasional advising activities or practices, including: (1) Advising programs (group sessions, orientation preparation, open House and other events), (2) Advising communication (website, advising syllabus, advising emails to new students, brochure edits, academic counseling and liaison partnerships), or (3) Advising procedures (handbook, contact sheets and other documents, advising policies, student file guidelines).

Participate in information sessions and recruiting activities for prospective students and parents and assist with tasks related to planning and implementing the advising program. Partner with academic departments and student services. Assist the Associate Dean and Dean in developing and implementing proactive retention strategies for at-risk students and implementing general advising best practices. Attend departmental meetings and perform other related duties as assigned. Occasional work may be required beyond normal working hours.

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