Academic Advisor I

🇺🇸 Raleigh, NC

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $50K - $55K

💻 Academic Advising

🗓️ November 15th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

NC State University is hiring an Academic Advisor I. This role involves proactively advising primarily first-year students in the Life Sciences First Year Program, monitoring their academic progress, and teaching introductory courses to support their transition and major exploration within the life sciences.

Highlights

Advise approximately 150 first-year students on life sciences curricula and degree requirements.
Teach multiple sections of LSC 103: Exploring Opportunities in the Life Sciences, focusing on student transition and major exploration.
Collaborate with Life Sciences First Year Program team to coordinate orientation and recruitment events.
Required knowledge of undergraduate advising principles, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to work with diverse student populations.
Minimum qualifications include a Master’s degree in a life science or education field, or a Bachelor’s degree with three or more years of relevant experience.
Preferred qualifications include experience in college-level advising, particularly with science majors, and background in teaching or presentations.
Department: Biological Sciences within the College of Sciences at NC State University.
Salary range: $50,000 - $55,000 annually.
Employment type: Full-time, 12-month recurring appointment.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, tuition assistance, and wellness programs.