Academic Advisor I

Position Information

General Information

Position Number 003539 Vacancy Open to All Candidates Working Title Academic Advisor I Position Designation EHRA Non-Faculty Employment Type Permanent - Full-time Months per Year 12 Work Schedule

Mondays - Fridays; 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Hours per week 40 FLSA Status Exempt Division Academic Affairs Department Coll of Computing&Informatics (Col) Work Location Woodward Hall Salary Range $55,000 - $57,999 Primary Purpose of Department

The College of Computing & Informatics (CCI) Advising Center was created to serve Computer Science majors exploring the different concentrations and departments in CCI. The CCI Advising Center consists of the Director of Advising and multiple professional advisors. All advisors are responsible for assisting students in academic exploration, registration, and negotiating academic policies and resources.

Primary Purpose of Position

The Academic Advisor in the College of Computing and Informatics (CCI) provides advising services for undergraduate Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, and Sports Analytics majors, minors, and students in transition (internal or external transfers). The advisor also serves as a resource for CCI faculty, staff, and students regarding academic policies.

Summary of Position Responsibilities

The Academic Advisor in the College of Computing and Informatics (CCI) will assume advising responsibilities for any University students declaring or expressing an interest in College of Computing and Informatics majors. The advisor must be able to work autonomously in a complex, team-oriented academic office with a significant advising caseload. The advisor must be committed to student success and able to listen to and analyze academic needs. The advisor must also relate well to faculty and staff and provide support to them as requested.

While not required to teach, Academic Advisors in CCI may be requested to coordinate and/or participate in seminars offered each year to students. In addition, the advisor fulfills other responsibilities as needed and assigned by the Director of CCI Advising.

Specific functional areas include:

• Academic advising
• Orientation and outreach
• Targeted advising
• Instruction
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Education/Experience

• Masters Degree required or obtained before start date.
• At least 2 years' experience in a higher education setting is required.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Master's Degree in Higher Education or Counseling preferred.
• Two years of direct student advising experience preferred.

Necessary Certifications/Licenses

N/A

Preferred Certifications/Licenses

N/A

Special Notes to Applicants

• The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report
• The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.
• Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.
• UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/

Posting Open Date 09/03/2026 Posting Close Date 09/20/2026 Open Until Filled No Proposed Hire Date 10/12/2026 If time-limited please indicate appointment end date Contact Information

Kevin Parsons (kfparson@charlotte.edu)

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

• UNC Charlotte Website

• HERC Job Board

• Inside Higher Education

• Mitratech Circa (formerly known as Local JobNetwork)

• Another Website

• Agency Referral

• Advertisement/Publication

• Personal Referral

• Other

• Where did you learn about this posting?

(Open Ended Question)

• • A master's degree is required. Do you have or will you have obtained it before the start date?

• Yes, I have a master's degree or will have obtained one by the start date.

• No

• • Do you have at least 2 years of experience in a higher education setting?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume / Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
• Contact Information for References
• Academic Advising Philosophy

Optional Documents

• Unofficial Transcripts