WCE Academic Advisor

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Benefits of Working at UNCW

Want to become a soaring UNCW Seahawk and work at one of the best universities on the East Coast? Want to put your toes in the sand after a day of work? The University of North Carolina Wilmington offers a wonderfully vibrant university community along with a beautiful location just miles from the beach.

Employees of UNCW are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other programs, resources, policies, and practices that help to support a work/life balance. Our programs have been designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Full time employees are eligible for dental, vision and health insurance plans. Health insurance benefit plans eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.

Full time employees are also eligible for the tuition waiver program which covers the cost of tuition and fees for up to three (3) undergraduate or graduate courses per academic year at UNCW or any other university within the UNC System. In addition, UNCW covers the cost of tuition and fees for one UNCW course each summer session.

As a full time employee, UNCW also offers a free membership to the Campus Recreation Center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, meditation and yoga sessions, voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays, 24 hours of paid community service leave time, paid vacation and sick leave accrual and family medical leave after 12 months of continuous service.

We also offer an abundance of training and development programs through our Dare to Learn Academy, and the employee assistance program, many of which are offered free of charge.

Working Title WCE Academic Advisor External Link to Posting https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/32572 Vacancy Number E1183 Position Number 1163 Location of Workplace Main UNCW Campus Home Department Academic Affairs and Student Success

• 31401 Division Academic Affairs

• 30 Division Brief Summary of Work for this Position

The Watson College of Education (WCE) main campus and extension education Academic Advisor role implements high-impact practices to launch students toward a trajectory of achievement. WCE Academic Advisors serve Watson College of Education students, including transfers, pre-majors, majors, and licensure students enrolled at UNCW. In serving WCE students, WCE Academic Advisors must maintain a commitment to providing each student the resources and support to assist them in achieving WCE admission, UNCW retention, and graduation in a timely manner.

The Academic Advisor will support the Director of Student Advising in implementing equity and inclusion initiatives for all WCE students. The academic advisor will also use a variety of technologies and best practices to support student success, retention, and graduation in a timely manner.

This position may require irregular work hours, including occasional evenings and weekends.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• A Master's degree in a related field

• Experience with various advising and software applications, learning platforms, and technology-based delivery systems, including Microsoft Office Suite as well as knowledge in enterprise platforms (Banner, Starfish, Degree Works, Web Now, etc.).

• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

• Demonstrated ability to attend to details with a high degree of accuracy

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Experience in an academic advising setting in a university environment. Preference for work experience related to administering services and programs related to supporting varied student populations, program assessment and evaluation, and retention initiatives.

• Possess a proven track record for effective advising, coaching, and communication skills within a diverse student population as part of a team.

• Knowledgeable of best practices and theoretical foundations in the fields of adult learning, student development, counseling, supplemental instruction, advising, and student services.

• Knowledge of relevant federal, state, and local laws, university regulations, and programs/policies required for compliance.

• Experience with and commitment to working with students from diverse backgrounds (e.g. first-year, continuing, and transfer students; pre-professional students; adult learners, military students, on-campus and on-line students, students from historically underrepresented populations) and knowledge of issues of these student populations.

• Preference for work experience related to administering services and programs related to supporting varied student populations, program assessment and evaluation, and retention initiatives.

• Demonstrated professionalism in effective judgment and professional integrity.

• Demonstrated commitment to and execution of high-level customer service.

Required Certifications or Licensures

N/A

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The Academic Advising Office, known as the Student Success Center within the Academic Affairs, Program Support, and Student Success (APS) division of the Watson College of Education (WCE), serves students in all matters related to degree (and/or licensure) requirements and progress toward completion. The Student Success Center's mission is to empower students to become reflective leaders who positively impact schools and society through a constructivist, strengths-based approach.

The Student Success Center office implements high-impact practices and focuses on students' success. Academic Advisors support students in advising, admission to the Watson College, student records, graduation clearance, course registration, scholarships, and student leadership.

College/School Information University Information

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives.

A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation's only bachelor's degree program focused on coastal engineering.

The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of "Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity" institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

EEO Statement

At the University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW), our culture reflects our values of inclusion, diversity, globalization, ethics and integrity and innovation and we are committed to providing equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents - except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs. UNCW believes that embracing the unique contributions of our faculty, staff and students is critical to our success and paramount in being recognized for our global mindset.

Eligibility for Employment

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Number of Openings Multi-Positions Special Notes to Applicants

PLEASE NOTE: 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.

Months Per Year 12J (July-June) FTE 1.0 (40 hours per week) Type of Position Permanent Anticipated Ending Date if Time-Limited Positions Job Posting Date 06/26/2024 Posting Close Date 07/15/2024

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