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Academic Advisor - #230959

Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC

  1. Salary Not stated by the employer
  2. Employer Western Carolina University
  3. Location Cullowhee, NC
  4. Workplace On site
  5. Role Academic Advisor
  6. Posted Jul 20, 2026
  7. Reference pa-34584
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Academic Advisor - #230959 at Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC
The primary location of this position is on-site in Cullowhee, NC. This position is designated as being exempt from the State of North Carolina Human Resources Act (EHRA).

Advisors help students select proper courses, choose careers and appropriate majors, understand university academic policies and procedures, and cope with the transition to college. The Advising Center serves as a resource for the campus to better provide academic information. Advisors are responsible for assisting with the university-wide development of a relationship-based model of academic advising in support of the educational success of the undergraduate student. Along with university colleagues in other units, advisors work to increase the yield and quality of incoming students, decrease the time to graduation, and advance completion rates. Academic advisors contribute to these efforts through their comprehensive knowledge of the academic and support programs of the University and a thorough understanding of student development theories in practice.
 
 Academic Advisors support the development of the whole student through the delivery of the following duties and responsibilities:
  • Serve as a first enrollment advisor for all incoming residential students, including new first-year students, transfers, and re-entering students
  • Continue as a primary advisor for residential students with 0–45 completed hours
  • Serve as the secondary advisor for residential students with 46–60 completed hours
  • Continue as a primary advisor for distance students throughout their time in their program
  • Serve as the primary advisor for all incoming distance students throughout their time in their program
  • Provide developmental, academic advising to undeclared students
  • Collaborate with Career Services staff to provide general career counseling
  • Represent the Advising Center at recruitment functions
  • Teach academic success courses as assigned
  • Serve as liaison to assigned departments and meet regularly with department heads
  • Meet regularly with the associate dean of the assigned college
  • Provide advising information and support for the University community
  • Present advisor educational workshops for faculty and staff
  • Assist with the development, revision, and updating of Advising Center processes, forms, and publications
  • Maintain appropriate advising records and documentation
  • Participate in the assessment and evaluation of academic advising and advising program.
  • Participate in ongoing professional development and encourage the growth of colleagues
  • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned in support of the needs of students and the Advising Center
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