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.