Academic Advisor: Communications, Social Sciences, Art and Humanities Care Team

Academic Advisor: Communications, Social Sciences, Art and Humanities Care Team

Salary

$55,524.00 - $69,420.00 Annually

Location

Southern Wake Campus

Job Type

Full-time, Annual

Job Number

07491

• DIVISION*

Academic Advising

• DEPARTMENT*

Academic Advising

Opening Date

10/19/2026

Closing Date

10/29/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Exempt

Max Number of Applicants

60

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Position Description

Most postings are open for a limited time, depending upon the number of applications received. When the maximum number of applications has been met as stated above, the position may close without notice. Please apply immediately.

Pay Grade: Professional 4

This position is responsible for providing a broad range of academic advising, coaching, and/or counseling services to facilitate the development of students entering and progressing through academic programs.

Responsibilities and Duties (*Essential Functions)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.

• Assesses student data such as NCDaP, Accuplacer, SAT and ACT scores and reviews transcripts from high school, postsecondary institutions and other relative documentation as needed in order to determine course level placement
• Informs and advises students for selection of program and courses, assists in developing an academic plan, recommends coursework relevant to academic plan, discusses enrollment policies and procedures, and answers specific inquiries
• Maintains contact with select advisees using a proactive advising model
• Provides students with academic success strategies, information about specific areas of study, and general knowledge of college and program requirements to facilitate a successful transition to college, foster retention, and promote completion of college credentials
• Monitors, documents, and tracks student attendance and academic progress using student success/early warning software; provides appropriate interventions for designated student caseloads

Participates in the development and presentation of workshops and other activities focused on transition to college, student success, and retention

Utilizes technology to effectively monitor student progression toward credential completion and to record student interactions

Assists in the development and maintenance of effective advising and academic planning materials for students

Maintains contact with four-year institutions and assist in executing four-year college visitations to campus as requested

Delivers timely and accurate information to students about resources and services available such as financial aid, disability support, academic success centers, and registration assistance

Responds in a timely and professional manner to enrollment and program inquiries

Contacts active and inactive students to assist them with progressing to completion and/or returning to college

Provides evening, weekend, and online advising services as required

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Excellent communication skills, listening, writing, and speaking

Working knowledge of MS Office products

Student-focused, demonstrate initiative, and able to manage change

Able to multi-task, troubleshoot problems, and create resolutions with minimal supervision

Requirements:

Bachelors degree or higher

Experience in counseling, advising or mentoring students in an educational setting or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience

As an equal employment opportunity employer, Wake Tech values our workforce. Wake Tech is committed to reaching students in every part of Wake County and rallying around them to go as far as their dreams, talents and resilience will take them. As an institution of higher education, we are committed to valuing the unique experiences of the Wake Tech community. We strive to be self-reflective of the kind of student body we represent and the culture we are building, and we care deeply about supporting each employees professional growth.

Benefits at a Glance

Wake Technical Community College provides a comprehensive, affordable insurance and benefits program. We are continuously investigating new benefit offerings that are responsive to the needs of our annual employees. Click here for more information.

• State Health Plan
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Care Exchange Notice
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Additional Supplemental Insurances
• Disability Plan
• NC Retirement Plan
• Leave (Vacation, Sick, FMLA, Civil and Military, Community Service, Education, and Voluntary Shared)
• Paid Holidays
• Prior State Service Verification
• Supplemental Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Education Benefits
• College Savings Program
• State Employees Credit Union
• State Employees Association of NC (SEANC)
• Employee Discount Program
• Identity Theft Insurance

For further information, please contact 919-866-7890.

Please note: Most temporary (part-time or full-time) employees do not earn benefits.

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How many years of experience do you have counseling students in an educational setting?

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Please describe your experience counseling or advising students in an educational setting.

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The Academic Advisor position provides counseling services to students on a varied schedule to include some evenings occasionally providing remote/virtual evening advising. Any in-person evening advising is rare. Are you available and able to work a varied schedule between the hours of 8 am and 8 pm as needed?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Wake Technical Community College

Address 9101 Fayetteville Rd.

Raleigh, North Carolina, 27603

Phone 9198665934

Website https://www.waketech.edu/