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Senior Academic Advisor
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Position Number: 5780473
Location: Durham, NC
Position Type: Academic Advising

Senior Academic Advisor

North Carolina Central University

Closing Date: 11/11/2024 at 11:55 PM

Primary Purpose of Position:
The Senior Academic Advisor position will provide academic advisement to NCCU School of Business students at the junior and senior level and assist students in educational planning and career development. This includes one-on-one meetings, workshops, or presentations regarding majors, degree requirements, academic progress, and selection of courses for future semesters; working with students to develop a course schedule; and providing appropriate resources and referrals to campus support services for information and aid in making academic and career decisions.

Minimum Education/Experience:
Minimum requirements include Master's degree in education, counseling, or academic discipline, and five (5) to seven (7) years' experience in higher education to include academic advising, career services or related student services preferred. Experience managing large academic advising loads preferred. Membership in the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) and other professional academic advising/student support organizations preferred. Presentations at regional/national meetings a plus.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Excellent organizational and communication skills. Familiarity and appreciation for the mission and structure of NCCU programs and curricula.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
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 or those seeking National Guard Preference must attach as NG23A 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 Central 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.

Employee Benefits available to NCCU permanent employees include the following and more:

Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave
Community Service Leave
NC State - Health Benefits
NCFlex - Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
11-12 Paid Holidays
Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
Optional Supplemental Plans - 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Campus Recreation Center Discount
University Bookstore Discount and more.

To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: https://jobs.nccu.edu/

North Carolina Central University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.