Academic Advisor II

🇺🇸 Charlotte, NC 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $58K - $64K 💻 Academic Advising 🗓️ August 15th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

UNC Charlotte is hiring an Academic Advisor II. The advisor supports undergraduate and graduate students in several engineering technology programs by using a developmental advising model that facilitates students' academic progress, engagement with co-curricular options, and understanding of university policies. The role involves individualized advising, collaboration with faculty, participation in orientation and recruitment events, and managing academic success initiatives for at-risk students.

Highlights

Provide academic advising to students in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electromechanical Engineering Technology, and Applied Energy and Electromechanical Engineering programs.
Monitor at-risk students, develop Student Action Plans for academic probation cases, and collaborate on retention initiatives.
Support graduate students and first-generation college or transfer students through specialized interventions and orientation activities.
Collaborate with faculty to enhance programming and information services for majors.
Generate reports on academic progression and manage degree clearance processes for undergraduate students.
Develop and maintain thorough knowledge of campus support services and referral processes.
Required to hold a master’s degree in academic advising, student services, higher education, engineering, or related field, with 3-5 years of higher education advising experience.
Preferred familiarity with BANNER, Ellucian, Navigate 360, DegreeWorks, and experience with STEM majors and medium to large caseloads.
Must demonstrate strong organizational, communication, problem-solving skills, and proficiency with Google Suite, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Salary range is $58,000 - $63,994 annually, with a full-time, exempt position under Academic Affairs in the College of Engineering.