ACT Scholars Advisor

This time-limited position will work with the ACT Scholars Program.The ACT Scholars program is a STEM Pathways support program based on collaboration between community colleges and NC A&T State University. ACTS will facilitate transfer student experience and success.

The Academic Advisor provides academic advising to students as assigned. The Academic Advisor will make student referrals to support services in CAE and to other appropriate services on-campus and off campus, tracks students' academic progress, curriculum patterns, co-curricular activities, etc.; collaborates with other CAE and designated College staff to design and monitor individual academic enrichment plans, including supplemental instruction and tutoring, and collaborate with campus partnes to facilitate workshops. This is full-time, twelve-month, EPA non-teaching, non-tenure track position.

This opportunity supports the University's new centralized advising framework, which calls for the expansion of our current academic advising workforce.

CAE is a unit providing academic support services to help students excel academically and cultivate life skills critical to timely graduation and global citizenship. To accomplish its mission, CAE offers a wide-range of services and programs that promote student success, such as centralized academic advising, supplemental instruction, peer mentoring, tutoring, etc. The unit collaborates with various academic units to reinforce academic expectations and address factors that affect student success and graduation.

Master's Degree in relative field with 1-3 years of professional academic advising experience working with undergraduate students.

Experience coordinating college-level student life programs, with preference for those who have experience providing academic advisement. Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and student information systems. Knowledge of student development theories and models. Ability to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities. Ability to supervise and interact with students. Strong written and verbal communication skills.

You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University 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. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

Employee Benefits available to NC A&T State University permanent employees include the following and more: