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Academic Advisor College of Engineering and Technology

East Carolina University

$54,000 - $55,000

United States, North Carolina, Greenville

May 21, 2025

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Position Information

Job Title	Academic Advisor College of Engineering and Technology
Position Number	932814
Vacancy Open to	All Candidates
Department	AAH College of Engineering and Tech
Department Homepage	https://cet.ecu.edu/
Advertising Department	COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
Division	Academic Affairs
Classification Title	Academic Advisor
Working Title	Academic Advisor
Number of Vacancies	2
Full Time Equivalent (FTE)	1
Full Time or Part Time	Full Time
Anticipated Recruitment Range. Salary offered may be outside of this range as impacted by budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications.	$54,000 - $55,000
Position Location (City)	Greenville
Position Type	Non-Faculty
Job Category	Non-Faculty Instructional & Research
Organizational Unit Overview	The role of the Academic Advisor is to mentor and advise students on academic and career matters to encourage professional development and enhance pursuit of academic goals. Academic Advisors assist students in the development of meaningful educational plans; promote student intellectual and personal development; discuss and clarify educational, career and life goals; help students to acquire relevant information and services; interpret institutional, general education, and major requirements; evaluate and monitor student academic progress, course choice, and class schedule in context of student's life and career goals. Academic Advisors engage in the evaluation of student diagnostic exams related to learning styles, career goals and academic stressors and analyze student information system data to better understand the academic challenges faced by their particular student populations.
Job Duties	Academic Advisors perform advising duties that are based on theories and knowledge of teaching, advising, learning and human development, and respond to the needs of individuals and communities. The Academic Advisor must effectively advise students from different degrees and develop programs and/or resources to support student success for the College of Engineering & Technology. The Academic Advisor brings to the position a sense of fresh ideas, creative approaches and ability to execute. The Advisor effectively advises a caseload of current and prospective students from any of the degrees offered within the College of Engineering and Technology and develops services which support student success. Advising staff are responsible for academic policy, progress and ECU and major procedures. Advisors serve as academic department and campus liaisons. Advisors keep abreast of changes in ECU policy and curriculum through training sessions, continuing education, and higher education coursework as well as belong to appropriate professional organizations. They attend conferences to keep abreast of newest advising trends, career options for students and implement new technology to assist in management of advising. Advisors have multiple roles in helping students, from pee-admission, summer orientation, to guiding the student through graduation. Duties may shift or be added per the College needs. This position uses a wide understanding of each area to effectively guide students to their best fit. Academic Advising-90% Oversee an active and dedicated ECU student load as professional academic advisor in dedicated programs in CET. Maintain confidentiality and all university expectations of a professional academic advisor, including policies, program options, and student pathways. Provide accurate guidance and record keeping for student population to guide their path to graduation.. Work as part of the academic advising team within the student success center, directly reporting to the AD of Advising Prospective Recruitment/Engagement-5% Assist CET SSC with outreach and recruitment endeavors as they relate to the responsible department. Assist with recruitment and outreach events, such as Admitted Students Day, Pirates Aboard, Open House. Provide information and assistance as requested by Executive Director and AD of Advising regarding program specific outreach and needs. Contribute with other advisors and under the direction of the AD of Advising to new student and transfer Orientation. Project Management/Administration/Leadership-5% Participate on committees in SSC or across ECU in support of the SSC and Academic Advising Working with the Executive Director and AD of Advising to provide assistance with general CET community college recruitment, outreach, and collaboration Track interactions and activities related to position, notably degree works plans, course needs, projections, and other potential student issues Oversee special projects and other SSC and Advising initiatives independently
Minimum Education/Experience	A master's degree in an appropriate field from an appropriately accredited institution is required.
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation	None
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education	Experience in academic advising or counseling in an accredited institution of higher education is preferred.
Special Instructions to Applicant	East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. Candidates must also submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of three references, including contact information, online. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Additional Instructions to Applicant	In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.
Job Open Date	05/21/2025
Open Until Filled	Yes
Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date.
Initial Screening Begins	06/05/2025
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Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting	https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/86218
Nondiscrimination Statement	East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability. Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act ( ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/ TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.
Eligibility for Employment	Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU 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.
Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity	If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.