Academic Advisor I

🇺🇸 Charlotte, NC 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $55K 💻 Academic Advising 🗓️ June 14th, 2026

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UNC Charlotte is hiring an Academic Advisor I to provide academic advising and support to assigned varsity student-athlete teams. This role involves guiding student-athletes through course selection, eligibility requirements, and academic progress while collaborating with coaches and assisting with admissions evaluations and NCAA compliance.

Highlights

Advise and support assigned varsity student-athlete teams, identifying and assisting those academically at risk.
Maintain current knowledge of academic rules, University and NCAA procedures, and university systems like Slate, DegreeWorks, Banner, and Connect/EAB.
Assist student-athletes with course selection, major/minor choices, eligibility, and academic planning.
Manage student-athlete academic and degree progress records and compile academic eligibility reports.
Monitor and report study hall attendance; coordinate with the Athletics Compliance office on NCAA eligibility status.
Conduct preliminary undergraduate transfer evaluations for admissibility and degree applicability.
Teach at least one University Transitions Seminar (UCOL) course annually designed for varsity student-athletes.
Required: Master's degree and at least one year experience in athletic academic advising.
Preferred: 1-2 years advising NCAA Division I student-athletes or 4 semesters working in a similar capacity as a graduate assistant/intern; strong communication and collaboration skills.
Salary starting at $55,000 annually; position is full-time, permanent with occasional evening/weekend hours.