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University of North Carolina - Charlotte

Academic Advisor I

🇺🇸 Charlotte, NC 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $55K 💻 Academic Advising 🗓️ June 19th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

UNC Charlotte is hiring an Academic Advisor I. The role involves advising and supporting assigned varsity student-athletes by monitoring their academic progress, assisting with course selection and eligibility requirements, providing admissions evaluations, and teaching a university transition seminar course. The advisor actively collaborates within the Athletic Academic Center to ensure student-athletes meet NCAA, Conference, and University academic standards.

Highlights

  • Advise assigned varsity student-athletes on academic policies, degree progress, and eligibility requirements.

  • Identify high-risk students and develop individualized academic plans with learning specialists.

  • Evaluate admissions applications for first-time, transfer, and graduate students within assigned teams.

  • Teach at least one University Transitions Seminar course annually for student-athletes.

  • Monitor and report on the established study hall program and maintain academic files.

  • Maintain knowledge of university systems such as Slate, DegreeWorks, Connect/EAB, and Banner.

  • Collaborate regularly with Athletics Compliance to ensure NCAA eligibility standards are met.

  • Master’s degree required by start date plus at least one year of experience in athletic academic advising.

  • Preferred experience includes 1-2 years as a full-time advisor working with NCAA Division I student-athletes or equivalent graduate assistant/intern roles.

  • Salary offered is $55,000 per year for a full-time permanent position within Academic Affairs.