Appalachian State University
Academic Advisor
🇺🇸
Boone, NC
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Full-Time
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$48K - $54K
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Academic Advising
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March 17th, 2026
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Edtech.com's Summary
Appalachian State University is hiring an Academic Advisor. This role involves assisting business students in developing academic plans, providing strategies for academic success, planning study abroad programs, auditing senior degree progress, and advising faculty on student issues and academic policies.
Highlights
- Assist business students with academic plans, course selection, and monitoring progress.
- Support students facing academic challenges with success strategies.
- Help plan semester or year-long study abroad programs.
- Develop and execute programs to inform new and continuing students about academic policies and programs.
- Audit senior students' records to ensure degree requirements are met before graduation.
- Provide guidance to faculty and staff on student issues and academic policies.
- Required high computer proficiency including Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Zoom, and advising tools such as Banner, DegreeWorks, and DocuWare.
- Minimum qualification: master's degree from an accredited institution.
- Preferred qualifications include student services experience and proficiency with SCT Banner, DegreeWorks, and computerized registration.
- Suggested salary range is $48,204 to $54,000 annually.
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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
For a complete application, please apply and submit all below-required documents electronically through Appalachian State University’s Job Board:
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Provide a minimum of 3 professional references in the application or attach a List of 3 References with Contact Information
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Provide a minimum of 3 professional references in the application or attach a List of 3 References with Contact Information
Posting Details
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| Position Title | Academic Advisor |
|---|---|
| Location | Boone, NC |
| Faculty Rank | No |
| Provide Rank | N/A |
| Position Number | 0A0821 |
| Department | College of Business - 255000 |
Position Summary Information
| Primary Purpose | The Walker College of Business Advising Center encourages and supports students as they develop the skills necessary to explore, create and pursue purposeful, realistic educational plans consistent with their academic, professional and personal goals. The Academic Advisor is part of a team dedicated to this mission and responsible for providing a variety of services to business students to assist them with their academic plans and to support and encourage them as they work to achieve their academic goals. |
|---|---|
| Minimum Qualifications | • Master’s degree from an accredited institution • High level of computer proficiency, including Google Workspace, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Zoom, etc • Ability to quickly learn technical advising tools including, but not limited to, Banner, DegreeWorks, DocuWare, and in-house advising technology • Evidence of excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills • Strong organizational ability and attention to detail and accuracy • Possesses excellent interpersonal skills and works well in a team environment, requiring the ability to take initiative and work independently as well as collaboratively • Strong commitment to student success • Strong commitment to the University’s Strategic Plan • Exhibits commitment to execute all responsibilities with quality and excellence • Exhibits a high level of ethics, integrity, and professionalism in all dealings • Exhibits strong work ethic and willingness and flexibility to assist with any task as needed • Exhibits commitment to sustainable work practices • Respect the confidentiality of all information accessible through the position |
| License/Certification Required | N/A |
| Preferred Qualifications | •Master’s degree from an accredited institution in academic advising, student development, counseling, education, or related field •Student services related work experience •Proficiency with SCT Banner Student System and DegreeWorks degree auditing system and Fortis File Imaging •Experience with computerized registration •Experience interpreting and administering academic policies |
| Essential Duties and Responsibilities | The Walker College of Business Advising Center encourages and supports students as they develop the skills necessary to explore, create, and pursue purposeful, realistic educational plans consistent with their academic, professional, and personal goals. The Academic Advisor is part of a team dedicated to this mission and responsible for providing various services to business students to assist them with their academic plans and to support and encourage them as they work to achieve their academic goals. In the role of Academic Advisor, responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
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| Type of Position | Full Time Position |
| Staff/Non-Faculty | Staff/Non-Faculty |
| VISA Sponsorship? | VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S. |
| Appointment Type | 1.0 |
| Work Schedule/Hours | Monday- Friday, 8:00 am- 5:00 pm |
| Number of Hours Per Week | 40 |
| Number of Months Per Year | 12 |
| Mandatory Staff | No |
| Suggested Salary Range | $48,204 – $54,000 |
| Physical Demands of Position | To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. |
Posting Details Information
| Posting Date | 03/16/2026 |
|---|---|
| Closing Date | 04/15/2026 |
| Open Until Filled | No |
| Evaluation of Applications Begins | 04/01/2026 |
| Proposed Date of Hire | 05/18/2026 |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | For a complete application, please apply and submit all below-required documents electronically through Appalachian State University’s Job Board: • Cover Letter • Resume • Provide a minimum of 3 professional references in the application or attach a List of 3 References with Contact Information |
| Search Chair Name | Matt Crump |
| Search Chair Email | crumpmk@appstate.edu |
| Quick Link | https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/53531 |
| Posting Number | 201501742P |
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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Do you have a master's degree in student development, higher education, counseling, or a related field?
- Yes
- No
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Briefly describe your experience using DegreeWorks, Banner, and Google Sheets.
(Open Ended Question)
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How would students describe you as their academic advisor?
(Open Ended Question)
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
Optional Documents
- List of References with Contact Information
Contact Us:
Office of Human Resources
330 University Hall Dr.
Boone, NC 28608
Phone: 828-262-3187
Fax: 828-262-6489
Office of Human Resources
330 University Hall Dr.
Boone, NC 28608
Phone: 828-262-3187
Fax: 828-262-6489
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