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Fayetteville State University

Academic Advisor

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Fayetteville, North Carolina 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Academic Advising 🗓️ October 9th, 2026

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Fayetteville State University is hiring an Academic Advisor to provide academic support to students enrolled in the School of Nursing. This role involves offering academic advisement, conducting workshops on academic and financial aid topics, organizing educational tours, and recruiting potential program participants to enhance their academic performance and readiness for post-secondary education.

Highlights
  • Provide academic advisement and support to nursing program students.
  • Conduct workshops on academic success and financial aid.
  • Assist with educational college tours and field trips.
  • Recruit potential program participants and engage parents through workshops.
  • Use Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and SCT Banner software for record management.
  • Maintain excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
  • Requires a bachelor's degree and two years of relevant experience in advising or student support services.
  • Preferred qualifications include a master's degree, three to four years of advising experience, and proficiency with SCT Banner, AccuTrack, and Hobson's EMT Retain software.
  • Full-time exempt professional staff position in the School of Nursing.
  • Compensation commensurate with education and experience; position eligible for flexible/hybrid work arrangements.

Academic Advisor Full Description

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Position Information
Position Information
Position Title: Academic Advisor
Working Title: Academic Advisor
Position Number: 002106
Full-Time Or Part-Time: Full Time
Time Limited Position: No
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: School of Nursing
Posting Number: 0401901
SHRA/EHRA: Exempt Professional Staff (EPS)
Job Category: Professional
Hiring Range: Commensurate with Education and Experience
Overall Position Competency: Exempt Professional Staff (EPS)
Primary Purpose of the Organization:
The mission of the Fayetteville State University School of Nursing is to educate culturally competent, ethical, and caring nurses for a global society. The School is committed to educating graduates who will provide evidence-based and patient-centered care to promote the optimal health of clients throughout their lives and in various settings.
Primary Purpose of the Position:
The primary purpose of this position is to provide academic support to program participants and to, improve academic performance, and prepare students for post-secondary education. The Academic Advisor provides appropriate needs assessments and academic advisement; conducts academic support workshops and financial aid workshops; assists with educational college tours and field trips and conducts workshops for parents and recruits potential participants for the program in a fast-paced environment.

This position is eligible for flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work. Fayetteville State University employees are required to reside in North Carolina within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station.
Minimum Education And Experience Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree and
  •  Two years of relevant experience in academic advising, tutoring, student support services, social science-related support services, or a closely related area.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:
Position requires the use of personal computers to complete duties; therefore, candidate must be knowledgeable in Microsoft Office products (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel). Knowledge of the SCT Banner software. The candidate must have excellent interpersonal and customer service skills; and must be able to manage a wide variety of records, files, and reports. The candidate must have personal and professional attributes to include punctuality, diligence, commitment, integrity, teamwork, and confidentiality.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • An earned master’s degree from an accredited institution, preferably in the degree program to which they are assigned.
  • Three to four years of experience as an Academic Advisor.
  • Proficiency in the use of the SCT Banner software (Banner Self-service and Native Banner); knowledge of AccuTrack software; and knowledge of Hobson’s EMT Retain software.
Special Instructions To Applicants:
Notice to Applicants:
Please make sure that the work history listed on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, Do Not Use the phrase “see resume.”
Please list at least three (3) professional references to include a current supervisor. References will only be contact if you are selected for the position and with your permission.
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Additional Information for Applicants:
All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified prior to employment. Transcripts should be provided for all earned degrees and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements. Transcript requests are the responsibility of the candidate.
EEO Statement:
This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable).

Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, political affiliation or sexual orientation. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.
Veteran's Statement:
Fayetteville State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.
Quick Link: https://jobs.uncfsu.edu/postings/29479
Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Do you have experience working as an academic advisor/counselor in a university or community college setting?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * How many years of work experience do you possess in advising university or community college students?
    • No experience
    • 1-2 years
    • 2-3 years
    • 3 years or more
Optional & Required Documents
Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Resume/Curriculum Vitae
  3. Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts and Official International Course-by-Course Evaluations Due Upon Hire)

Optional Documents

  1. Other Document
  2. Other Documents Continued
  3. Other Documents Continued.

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  • Fayetteville, NC 28301
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