Brinson Honors College - Academic Advisor - #270024 at Western Carolina University

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Western Carolina University is hiring an Academic Advisor for the Brinson Honors College. The role involves advising Honors students on course selection, career choices, academic policies, and aiding their transition to college while supporting retention and graduation efforts through relationship-based advising.

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Serve as first enrollment advisor for incoming residential Honors students and primary advisor for those with 0-45 completed hours.
Act as secondary advisor for residential Honors students with 46+ completed hours and provide academic advising to undeclared Honors students.
Collaborate with Career Services to offer general career counseling and represent the college at recruitment events.
Teach USI 101 Honors Forum courses as assigned and serve as a liaison to specific academic departments.
Maintain advising records, assist with processes and publication updates, and participate in program assessment and professional development.
Assist with website updates and accompany students to conferences and events, including some evenings and weekends.
Required qualifications include a Master's degree in Education, Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field and legal authorization to work in the U.S.
Preferred qualifications include experience with Honors students, Microsoft Office proficiency, and Banner system knowledge.
Position is full-time, permanent, 40 hours per week, 12 months per year.
Works within the Office of the Dean, Honors, serving undergraduate Honors students and supporting the Brinson Honors College community.

Brinson Honors College - Academic Advisor - #270024 Full Description

Western Carolina University has been ranked #3 in the nation on Forbes 2025 ‘America’s Best Midsize Employers’ list, out of the top 498 employers across all industries.

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Application materials must be submitted online. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a candidate has been selected for hire.

Please include a cover letter, current resume, and a list of three professional references with complete contact information.

For questions or additional information please contact Emily Sharpe at [email protected]

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Posting Number	EHRA1131P
Quick Link for Internal Postings	https://jobs.wcu.edu/postings/35471
Classification Title	Academic Advisor
Working Title	Brinson Honors College - Academic Advisor - #270024
Department	Office of the Dean, Honors
Anticipated Hiring Range	Based on qualifications/experience, internal equity, and departmental budget restrictions.
About WCU	Western Carolina University continues to rank high on Forbes ‘Best Employers’ lists each year. Including: • 2025 – Ranked 1st in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes ‘America’s Best Employers by State’ list. • 2024 – Ranking in the top 8.5% on Forbes ‘America’s Best Midsize Employers’ list, WCU was ranked 34 out of the top 400 employers across all industries. • 2023 – Ranked in the top 20% on Forbes ‘America’s Best Midsize Employers’ list, WCU was ranked 97 out of the top 500 employers across all industries. • 2022 – Ranked 14th in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes ‘America’s Best Employers by State’ list. Western Carolina University is the UNC system’s westernmost campus and has been consistently ranked as one of the top 15 public regional institutions in the South. Employees of WCU are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other resources, policies and programs to ensure a happy and healthy work/life balance. Benefit eligible employees have access to dental, vision and health insurance plans – eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available. Eligible employees have access to tuition waivers for up to three courses per academic year; employee may enroll at any of the constituent UNC System campuses. Also offered are free group exercise classes multiple times per week, a discounted membership to the campus recreation center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays and 24 hours of paid community service leave each year. Leave earning employees (staff and 12-month faculty) who work at least half of the working days of their first month of employment will begin accruing vacation and sick leave immediately. Paid parental leave after 12 months of continuous service. WCU offers an abundance of training and development programs, certifications, workshops and conferences – many of which are offered free of charge.
Position Summary	The primary location of this position is on-site in Cullowhee, NC. This position is designated as being exempt from the State of North Carolina Human Resources Act (EHRA). Honors Advisors help students select proper courses, choose careers and appropriate majors, understand university academic policies and procedures, and cope with the transition to college. Honors Advisors are responsible for assisting with the university-wide development of a relationship-based model of academic advising in support of the educational success of the undergraduate student. Honors Advisors work to increase the yield and quality of incoming students, support retention efforts and advance graduation rates. Honors Advisors contribute to these efforts through their comprehensive knowledge of the academic and support programs of the University and a thorough understanding of student development theories in practice. Honors Advisors support the development of the whole student through the delivery of the following duties and responsibilities: Serve as a first enrollment advisor for all incoming residential Honors students, including new first-year students, transfers, and re-entering students Continue as a primary advisor for residential Honors students with 0–45 completed hours Serve as the secondary advisor for residential Honors students with 46+ completed hours Provide developmental, academic advising to undeclared Honors students Collaborate with Career Services staff to provide general career counseling Represent Brinson Honors College at recruitment functions such as WCU on Tour, Open House and Honors Day Teach USI 101 Honors Forum courses as assigned Serve as liaison to assigned departments and be in regular contact with department heads and program directors Provide Honors advising information and support for the University community Assist with the development, revision, and updating of Brinson Honors College processes, forms, and publications Maintain appropriate advising records and documentation Participate in the assessment and evaluation of Honors advising and Brinson Honors College Participate in ongoing professional development and encourage the growth of colleagues Assist with website updates and maintenance Travel with students to conferences and events that include some evenings and weekends. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned in support of the needs of Honors students and Brinson Honors College
Minimum Qualifications	Interested candidates must already be legally authorized to work in the United States and will not require any immigration sponsorship or support. Minimum of a Master’s Degree in Education, Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field
Preferred Qualifications	Experience working with Honors students and an understanding of their unique needs Experience with Microsoft Office and knowledge of Banner preferred.
Position Type	Permanent Full-Time
Number of Hours Per Week	40
Number of Months Per Year	12

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Open Date	09/21/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants	Application materials must be submitted online. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a candidate has been selected for hire. Please include a cover letter, current resume, and a list of three professional references with complete contact information. For questions or additional information please contact Emily Sharpe at [email protected]
Background/E-Verify	Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.
Credential Verification	All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.
EOE	Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ethnicity; religion; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at [email protected].
University Safety	The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at University Annual Safety Report or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7147) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7301). The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.

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