Academic Advisor I

Posting Details

Candidate(s) recommended for hire are subject to a criminal background check.

Position Information

Position Title Academic Advisor I Announcement Summary

Fayetteville Technical Community College is recruiting for a new member to join our Advising Team and now accepting applications for a full-time Academic Advisor I!

The Academic Advisor I is a member of the Academic Advising Team and is responsible for providing appropriate academic and transitional support to students in a holistic manner. The primary focus of this role is to develop relationships with students and guide them through course selection, academic planning, and personal development.

We offer a valuable benefits package that includes the following:

NC State Health Plan

NC State Retirement Plan

Paid Leave

Paid Holidays

Cafeteria Plan (IRS Code Section 125)

Educational Benefits

Longevity

TRICARE Supplement Benefits

Full-time employee benefits.

Duties

Essential Duties-Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Advise first year students on course selection and academic planning, aligning with their educational goals and degree requirements.
• Assist first year students in understanding academic policies and procedures, ensuring compliance and promoting student success.
• Monitor student progress and identify at-risk students, providing timely intervention strategies and resources.
• Collaborate with faculty and other support staff to coordinate student support services, including tutoring, mentoring, and career services.
• Develop and maintain accurate student records in accordance with institutional policies and guidelines.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by supervisor.

Key Performance Indicators-

• Achieve a high student retention rate for first-year students by providing comprehensive onboarding, continuous support, and early intervention strategies.
• Efficiently advise an assigned number of students per semester, fostering meaningful connections and guiding them through academic and personal development.
• Consistently maintain a high percentage of students reporting satisfaction with their advising experience through personalized attention, clear communication, and goal-oriented guidance.
• Effectively coordinate and promote mandatory advising sessions, ensuring strong attendance rates and active engagement from students.
• Contribute to a high conversion rate of admitted students to enrollment through tailored outreach, efficient onboarding, and the establishment of clear academic pathways.
• Encourage and facilitate early course registration among advisees.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

One year of increasingly responsible academic, career, and personal coaching and advising experience or other relevant instructional coaching responsibilities.

Preferred Requirements

Preferred Skill Set:

• Knowledge of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the financial aid process.
• Experience developing and maintaining a learner-centered and culturally responsive approach to advising and case management for new and continuing students.
• Experience with advising students holistically throughout the entire college experience.
• Experience supporting students' progression toward their educational and career goals through the use of various evidence-based strategies.

Full or Part Time Full Time College Pay Scale Minimum starting salary $51,665 annually Number of Months 12 Employee Benefits

NC State Health Plan

NC State Retirement Plan

Paid Leave

Paid Holidays

Cafeteria Plan (IRS Code Section 125)

Educational Benefits

Longevity

TRICARE Supplement Benefits

Posting Number S87-26

Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement

The Fayetteville Technical Community College is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Employer.

Close Date 08/18/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants

Screening of applications will begin immediately.

NOTE: All applicants under consideration for employment at Fayetteville Technical Community College will be required to complete a consent form that allows FTCC to conduct a criminal background check on your behalf so that you may be considered further for the position for which you have applied.

Three (3) Professional References Are Required.

" Please note, Fayetteville Technical Community College will not support an application for a new work visa, such as an H-1B, and will not sponsor the STEM OPT extension."

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts

Optional Documents

• Certification
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• Certification 3
• Certification 4
• Unofficial Transcripts 2
• Unofficial Transcripts 3
• Unofficial Transcripts 4
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