Academic Advisor

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East Carolina University ( ECU) is consistently ranked among the nation's top public universities for its commitment to research, innovation, social mobility, and public service. Classified as a R1 institution by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education, ECU is among the top 5% of research universities in the United States, an elite designation reflecting the highest levels of research activity, funding, and doctoral output.

Founded in 1907, ECU is a public, four-year university located in Greenville, N.C., which and is widely regarded as the cultural, educational, economic, and medical hub of eastern North Carolina. Through education, research, healthcare, community engagement, athletics, cultural enrichment, and service, ECU enhances the quality of life for its students, the state and communities around the world. It is a great place to work, teach, and learn.

ECU's commitment to impactful scholarship is further demonstrated through its repeated Carnegie Community Engagement Classification (2010, 2015, 2024), as well as its 2024 designation as a Carnegie Leadership for Public Purpose institution. These distinctions recognize the university's leadership in translating research into meaningful community partnerships and measurable societal benefits.

The university supports its workforce through a wide range of professional development opportunities designed to foster career growth and skill advancement. Eligible employees also benefit from a comprehensive benefits package that promotes a healthy work-life balance.

The College of Health and Human Sciences at East Carolina University is committed to improving the quality of life and health of individuals, families, and communities across North Carolina and beyond. Through its certificate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs, the College prepares students to deliver professional and clinical services, conduct impacting research, and develop innovative, real-world solutions that promote healthier lives and lasting positive change.

The College values experiential learning, with faculty and students working side by side in classrooms, clinics, laboratories, and community settings to advance excellence in education, research, and service. Students are empowered to discover their purpose while preparing for meaningful careers that improve lives, strengthen communities, and advance health and wellness in a wide range of professional fields.

The primary role of an Academic Advisor is to provide individual advising to undergraduate students. Advisors serve as liaisons for various academic departments and colleges. This advising position works with students to enhance engagement in their major, college, university, and community at large. Advisors provide one-on-one advising for students through graduation. The Advisor will assist students with course selection. entry into a concentration, course registration, and review of student records. This requires intentional contact with students by carefully tracking student progression using Degree Works and Degree Planner, as well as the early alert system to identify and contact students at-risk. Advisors also refer students to appropriate learning resources and provide students with supportive technical information.

The Academic Advisor will serve as a member of the academic advising team. Advisors work in partnership with undergraduate degree program directors and faculty to ensure that students stay on course with professional requirements throughout their program of study. The Advisor provides outreach to prospective and readmitted students, participates in professional development opportunities, teaches freshman seminar, and serves on university committees. Academic advisors work closely with the ECU Admissions in support of recruitment efforts such as Pirates Aboard, Open House, Pirates in Your Town, Pirate Promise, freshman orientation and transfer orientation. This position is responsible for advising traditional, nontraditional, distance education and transfer students while using various advising methods such as face to face, phone, computer, and written materials.

Job Duties include:

Academic Advising - 75%

Project Management - 10%

Recruitment/Retention - 15%

Master's Degree

N/A

Teaching, advising, and/or counseling experience in higher education; knowledge of college student development; strong interpersonal, analytical, organizational, and customer-service skills; strong computer skills; and ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

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.

At the time of employment two to three original letters of reference, official transcripts, a criminal background check, and proper documentation of identity and employability are required. Please be aware that if selected as a candidate of choice, an automatic e-mail will be sent to the individuals entered by the applicant in the References section in the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system. Letters of reference submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system will be verified and considered towards meeting this requirement. For letters of reference not submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system, please have the original signed letters mailed to Lee Gaylord ( ADV Search 500307) 1000 E. 5th Street, ECU, Rivers W 238, Mailstop 505, Greenville, NC 27858.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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.

Unless otherwise identified in the applicable job posting and consistent with University policy, the University will principally employ individuals who reside in the State of North Carolina to the greatest extent practicable. As such, most positions at East Carolina University require employees to live and work in North Carolina (or live within a reasonable daily commuting distance from their duty station) after hire. Candidates should be prepared to relocate within a reasonable, agreed-upon time after an offer of employment has been made and accepted to meet this requirement.

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.

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.

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity 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.