Academic Advisor College of Health and Human Performance

Academic Advising Services in the College of Health and Human Performance provides students with information, guidance, and support as they pursue their educational goals. Our services include assisting students with declaring their major, changing majors, class registration, assisting with schedule revisions and providing advice on other academic related matters.

The Academic Advisor advises students in the College of Health and Human Performance on academic matters, guides students toward academic success, keeps accurate records, teaches freshman seminar, and recruitment. The Academic Advisor assumes additional responsibilities as needed, such as (but not limited to) registration duties, monitoring student performance, discusses study skills, and suggest campus resources to enhance student performance.

Job duties include:

80% - Advises prospective and current students about academic requirements and selection of courses using advising systems and technologies. Disseminates information on university policies and procedures to faculty, parents, students, etc. Maintains students' files that are updated throughout their academic careers and makes changes to records as necessary. Audits student records for curriculum, major and graduation requirements. Compares transcripts with entrance and graduation requirements and advises students on appropriate actions. Coordinates communications to students regarding course scheduling, core and major requirements, academic resources etc. Monitors and tracks the retention, progression, and graduation of all students within assigned population. Refers students with academic discrepancies to proper officials for further action. Evaluates and maintains student records for degree requirements using academic evaluation system. Monitors student registration activities and academic performance/progress.

15% - Assist in recruiting events including Open House, Pirates Aboard, conducting orientation sessions for groups of incoming students, and virtual academic sessions.

5% - Assists in the preparation of special reports relating to enrollment and related matters. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Contingent upon availability of funds.

Master's degree

N/A

Teaching, advising, and/or counseling experience in higher education; knowledge of college student development; strong interpersonal, analytical, organizational, and customer-service skills; strong computer skills; and ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. Candidates must also submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of three references, including contact information, online.

At the time of employment two to three original letters of reference, official transcripts, a criminal background check, and proper documentation of identity and employability are required. Please be aware that if selected as a candidate of choice, an automatic e-mail will be sent to the individuals entered by the applicant in the References section in the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system. Letters of reference submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system will be verified and considered towards meeting this requirement. For letters of reference not submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system, please have the original signed letters mailed to Lee Gaylord ( ADV Search 937234) 1000 E. 5th Street, ECU, Rivers W 238, Mailstop 505, Greenville, NC 27858.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.

Unless otherwise identified in the applicable job posting and consistent with University policy, the University will principally employ individuals who reside in the State of North Carolina to the greatest extent practicable. As such, most positions at East Carolina University require employees to live and work in North Carolina (or live within a reasonable daily commuting distance from their duty station) after hire. Candidates should be prepared to relocate within a reasonable, agreed-upon time after an offer of employment has been made and accepted to meet this requirement.

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Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act ( ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/ TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

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