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Academic Advisor -

Western Carolina University -
Cullowhee, NC

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Job Details

Permanent | Full-time
6 days ago

Qualifications

Master's degree in social work
Master's degree in education
Student resource provision
Professional development facilitation in schools
Student recruitment
Faculty collaboration
Banner
Developmental academic advising
Employment counseling services experience
Master's degree in psychology
Mid-level
3 years
Policy & process development
Experience working with undergraduate students
Counseling
Psychology
Workforce development advising (career advising)
Educational program evaluation
Productivity software
Social Work
Professional development workshops
Student transition support
Master's degree in counseling
Teaching
Process program evaluations
Student counseling support

Full Job Description

The primary location of this position is on-site in Cullowhee, NC. This position is designated as being exempt from the State of North Carolina Human Resources Act (EHRA).

Advisors help students select proper courses, choose careers and appropriate majors, understand university academic policies and procedures, and cope with the transition to college. The Advising Center serves as a resource for the campus to better provide academic information. Advisors are responsible for assisting with the university-wide development of a relationship-based model of academic advising in support of the educational success of the undergraduate student. Along with university colleagues in other units, advisors work to increase the yield and quality of incoming students, decrease the time to graduation, and advance completion rates. Academic advisors contribute to these efforts through their comprehensive knowledge of the academic and support programs of the University and a thorough understanding of student development theories in practice.

Academic Advisors support the development of the whole student through the delivery of the following duties and responsibilities:

Serve as a first enrollment advisor for all incoming residential students, including new first-year students, transfers, and re-entering students
Continue as a primary advisor for residential students with 0–45 completed hours
Serve as the secondary advisor for residential students with 46–60 completed hours
Continue as a primary advisor for distance students throughout their time in their program
Serve as the primary advisor for all incoming distance students throughout their time in their program
Provide developmental, academic advising to undeclared students
Collaborate with Career Services staff to provide general career counseling
Represent the Advising Center at recruitment functions
Teach academic success courses as assigned
Serve as liaison to assigned departments and meet regularly with department heads
Meet regularly with the associate dean of the assigned college
Provide advising information and support for the University community
Present advisor educational workshops for faculty and staff
Assist with the development, revision, and updating of Advising Center processes, forms, and publications
Maintain appropriate advising records and documentation
Participate in the assessment and evaluation of academic advising and advising program.
Participate in ongoing professional development and encourage the growth of colleagues
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned in support of the needs of students and the Advising Center

Minimum Qualifications

Interested candidates must already be legally authorized to work in the United States and will not require any immigration sponsorship or support.
Minimum of a Master’s Degree in Education, Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field. For candidates demonstrating comparable independent educational or instructional activities related to the delivery of student advising and counseling or student personnel services, a relevant undergraduate degree and three or more years of relevant experience may be accepted as a substitution.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Microsoft Office preferred, knowledge of Banner preferred. Additional computer skills helpful.

Position Type

Permanent Full-Time

Number of Hours Per Week

Number of Months Per Year

Posting Text

Open Date

07/16/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Application materials must be submitted online. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a candidate has been selected for hire.

Please include a cover letter, current resume and a list of three professional references with complete contact information.

For questions or additional information, please contact Catherine MacCallum at [email protected]

Background/E-Verify

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks.

Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.

Credential Verification

All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.

EOE

Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ethnicity; religion; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at [email protected].

University Safety

The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at University Annual Safety Report or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7147) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7301). The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.

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