Honors Advisor

Position Information

General Information

Position Number 003893 Vacancy Open to All Candidates Working Title Honors Advisor Position Designation EHRA Non-Faculty Employment Type Permanent - Full-time Months per Year 12 Work Schedule

8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Monday - Friday with occasional evening and weekend hours required, as necessary.

Hours per week 40 FLSA Status Exempt Division Academic Affairs Department Honors College (Adm) Work Location Levine Hall Salary Range $55,000 Primary Purpose of Department

The Honors College is an academic and support hub for academically motivated UNC Charlotte undergraduates, including all members of honors programs, merit scholars and students seeking endorsement for nationally competitive awards.

Primary Purpose of Position

To advise incoming and first-year University Honors Program (UHP) students and coordinate co-curricular programming for honors students and merit scholars. This position is committed to engaging honors students in personal development and self-assessment, orienting them in the requirements and expectations of UHP. Students are expected to develop plans to complete honors coursework and co-curricular requirements. This individual ensures that all honors students students have access to accurate and relevant information about the Honors College, UHP, and relevant campus resources so that they can take initiative and responsibility for their success. This position provides relevant, developmental, enriching co-curricular programming for honors students. This individual upholds the expectations and standards of advising at Charlotte in a professional and respectful manner that reflects an appreciation for students from all backgrounds. This advisor works as a team member with the Honors College staff; reports to and fulfills other responsibilities as needed and assigned by the Associate Dean of the Honors College.

Summary of Position Responsibilities

Advising: Advise incoming and first-year University Honors Program (UHP) students, onboarding and orienting the incoming UHP cohort, providing incoming and first-year students with information about curricular and co-curricular UHP requirements, and directing students toward competitive fellowships advising and toward resources as needed on campus (e.g., Counseling and Psychological Services; Dean of Students Oce). Work with UHP Student Ambassadors to support honors recruiting and program events. The advisor must have a commitment to student success and the ability to listen and analyze academic needs.

Programming & Collaboration: Plan, organize and deliver student co-curricular programming to all honors and merit scholars, particularly UHP students. Programming includes honors workshops, community service, honors events, honors award ceremonies, and participation at honors conferences. Involves collaboration with the Honors College team, including the UHP Student Association. Some night and weekend activities and some conference travel with students. The advisor must have the ability to work autonomously in a complex, team-oriented unit while also building strong alliances with faculty and campus partners that support the holistic development of students.

Administration: Administrative duties include maintaining accurate advising records, preparing an area budget, assisting with planning and attending staff meetings and the fall retreat, supporting the planning and stang of recruiting events, New Student Orientation, Open House, Admitted Students Day, conducting student programming assessments and producing material for the annual report in the spring. Working with Honors College staff, maintain accurate records for onboarding new UHP students, maintain accurate participation records for audits of UHP students. Submit list of UHP students eligible for honors housing.

Minimum Education/Experience

• Master's degree completed by July 1, 2026.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Master's degree and 1-2 years of direct experience advising, coaching and/or counseling college students.
• Demonstration of ability to establish rapport with individuals, inspire confidence and build relationships.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills that demonstrate tact, diplomacy, and the maintenance of confidentiality.
• Experience presenting to groups of people utilizing relevant technology and best communication practices.
• Experience with planning, organizing and delivering student co-curricular programming.
• Experience with high-achieving students.

Necessary Certifications/Licenses Preferred Certifications/Licenses 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 07/23/2026 Posting Close Date 08/05/2026 Open Until Filled No Proposed Hire Date 09/14/2026 If time-limited please indicate appointment end date Contact Information

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)

• • Do you have a Master's degree?

• Yes

• No

• • Which of the following tools have you used for academic advising? Banner Self Service, Internet Native Banner, Degree Works, EAB: Student Success Collaborative/Navigate, or other related systems. Please describe your experience.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Please select the number of years of experience you have had as a professional academic advisor since the completion of your Master's degree.

• No experience

• Less than 2 years experience

• 2 - 5 years experience

• More than 5 years experience

• • What 2-3 developmental objectives do you think are the most important for honors students co-curricular programming, and why?

(Open Ended Question)

• • What is your biggest strength as a communicator? And what is your biggest area for growth?

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

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

Optional Documents