Academic Advisor

🇺🇸 Raleigh, North Carolina 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $56K - $60K 💻 Academic Advising 🗓️ August 19th, 2026

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Edtech.com's Summary

NC State University is hiring an Academic Advisor for the Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources. The advisor will provide academic and career guidance to undergraduate students, manage academic programming and events, coordinate with faculty and other advisors, and maintain confidential student records in compliance with university standards.

Highlights

Provide developmental academic and career advising to undergraduate students, including one-on-one and group sessions both in-person and virtual.
Support student course planning and cross-train advising across multiple majors within the department.
Plan and implement orientation and student support programs, fostering community and organizing key departmental events.
Coordinate group advising sessions and maintain connections with campus programs to enhance student opportunities like study abroad and job fairs.
Maintain confidential records of academic progress, degree audits, and advising notes per university policies.
Required Master's degree in a relevant field, strong science background, excellent communication skills, and proficiency with university software systems.
Experience working with students at various academic stages and the ability to collaborate effectively within advising teams.
Preferred familiarity with Forestry or related disciplines and academic advising experience at a public university.
Compensation range is $56,000 to $60,000 annually with full-time, 12-month appointment.
Department serves over 750 undergraduates and works closely with faculty, business, government, and community partners.