University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Position Number STMP15

Working Title Temp Academic Advisor

Division Academic Affairs

Department College of Engineering (Col)

Work Unit Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Science

Work Location Duke Hall

Vacancy Open To All Candidates

Position Designation Non-Student Temporary

Employment Type Temporary - Full-time

Hours per week 40

Work Schedule

Mon-Fri hours to be determined by supervisor and employee

Pay Rate $25 - $27 per hour

Minimum Experience/Education

A master’s degree in academic advising, student services, higher education, engineering, or a related field is required. 2+ years of experience involving student services in a higher education setting is required.

Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education:

The candidate must also be attentive to detail, possess strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize while multi-tasking, and manage tasks in an efficient and timely manner. Excellent communication and interpersonal problem-solving skills are a must. Ability to interact effectively with advisees, staff, and faculty required. A viable candidate must comprehend and abide by federal and university student confidentiality requirements. Proficient use of computers (Microsoft Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) is necessary.

A working knowledge of BANNER, Banner Self Service, Canvas and DegreeWorks is a plus.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Academic Advisor in the department of Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Science will assist transfer students and second- through senior-year students in their educational goals. Advisors must have the ability to work autonomously in a complex, team-oriented academic office with a significant advising caseload. The following list provides examples of the most typical duties for the advisor position.

• Provide academic advising to second-year through senior-year students (including transfers and matriculated first-time-in college students) majoring in Mechanical Engineering
• Review degree progress of seniors for anticipated degree completion
• Review transfer credits and develop advising plans for new transfer students
• Process academic petitions to resolve transfer credits, requests for transient study and other academic needs
• Assist with new student orientation
• Advise students regarding Major course requirements, course selection, academic policies and procedures, and academic resources.
• Track and intervene with students who have received multiple Early Alerts or midterm warning grades to assist them in adopting strategies for academic success.
• Guide the understanding and sequencing of academic requirements, navigating academic policies and procedures, developing long and short-term goals, preparing for course selection and registration, and monitoring academic performance and degree progression.
• Monitor and advise students experiencing academic difficulty and/or those on academic probation

Other Work/Responsibilities

Necessary Licenses or Certifications

N/A

Proposed Hire Date 02/16/2026

Contact Information

Expected Length of Assignment 6 months

Posting Open Date 01/16/2026

Posting Close Date 01/23/2026

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.
• Do not write ‘see resume’ on your application when completing the job duties section.

Temporary staff employees are ineligible to receive benefits (leave, health coverage, State service credit, etc.). They are, however, covered by Worker’s Compensation provisions.

However, any non-permanent employee hired to work 30 or more hours per week for three months or more (cumulative of all positions, and not designated as variable hour worker), must be offered the chance to enroll in the High Deductible Health Plan, within 30 days of their eligibility. Any non-permanent employee hired to work less than 30 hours per week (cumulative of all positions or designated as variable hour worker – i.e. student workers) are measured during designated measurement periods. If they average 30 or more hours per week over a designated measurement period, they will be offered the chance to enroll in the High Deductible Health Plan and will be notified of instructions.

Special Notes Regarding Eligibility for the High Deductible Health Plan

• Temporary hourly workers (eligibility based on FTE, duration of more than 30 days) FTE .75+ (cumulative of all jobs) or measured full-time, offered the high deductible health insurance
• Temporary salaried workers (regardless of the FTE, duration of more than 30 days) Reported as full-time & offered the high deductible health insurance