What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Student Success Advisor & Mechatronics Instructor position at Inside Higher Ed?
UNC Asheville Overview
Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Western North Carolina, UNC Asheville is the designated public liberal arts campus in the University of North Carolina system. UNC Asheville is nationally known for the quality of our student-centered teaching, mentoring of undergraduates in research, interdisciplinary learning, and striving to be an inclusive campus community.
UNC Asheville is committed to promoting diversity and a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and the ability to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds. The successful candidate is expected to foster an inclusive work culture where uniqueness of beliefs, backgrounds, talents, capabilities and ways of living are respected and welcomed.
Position Type
EHRA Staff
Title
Engineering Student Success Advisor & Mechatronics Instructor
Position Number
005062
Recruitment Range
$75,000-$80,000
Work Schedule And Hours
This is a 40 hours per week position. Typical University hours are Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional weekend recruiting events.
Full-Time / Part-Time
Full-Time
Months Per Year
12 Months
Position Summary
The Joint NCSU-UNCA Engineering Program prepares students for earning a dual UNC Asheville-NC State mechatronics engineering bachelors degree or for 2 2 transfer to other engineering departments at NC State. The Engineering Student Success Advisor & Mechatronics Instructor will assist the Director and Associate Director of Engineering in leading student success initiatives in the program to promote increased enrollment and retention.
Their Work Will Be Guided In Areas That Include
In addition, as instructor, will teach 6 contact hours each semester in first-year seminar (FYS 178, fall semester) and will facilitate and/or teach local courses offered at UNC Asheville for engineering students (JEM prefix, spring).
As Advisor, will also act as a liaison between the Program and the Academic Success Center, which requires the ability to collaborate and build rapport with faculty, staff, and students.
Flsa
Exempt
Required Education/Experience/Skills
This position requires:
Applications must be submitted online no later than 11:59 p.m. (EST) on the closing date for each specific position. Please note that any documents submitted to Human Resources or the hiring departments become property of UNC Asheville and will not be returned. Official verification from each college/university you have attended are required upon employment, and will be requested directly from the college/university by Human Resources or from the National Student Clearinghouse. Any expense will be the responsibility of the employee. Educational degrees must be from an appropriately accredited institution. If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and training and experience requirements, management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations. It is the policy of UNC Asheville to conduct pre-employment background investigations on all candidates selected for employment. If hired, the candidate will be required to submit proof of eligibility to work in the United States. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice.
Posting Number
E0559
Posting Date
04/03/2026
Closing Date
04/24/2026
Open Until Filled
No
Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Western North Carolina, UNC Asheville is the designated public liberal arts campus in the University of North Carolina system. UNC Asheville is nationally known for the quality of our student-centered teaching, mentoring of undergraduates in research, interdisciplinary learning, and striving to be an inclusive campus community.
UNC Asheville is committed to promoting diversity and a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and the ability to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds. The successful candidate is expected to foster an inclusive work culture where uniqueness of beliefs, backgrounds, talents, capabilities and ways of living are respected and welcomed.
Position Type
EHRA Staff
Title
Engineering Student Success Advisor & Mechatronics Instructor
Position Number
005062
Recruitment Range
$75,000-$80,000
Work Schedule And Hours
This is a 40 hours per week position. Typical University hours are Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional weekend recruiting events.
Full-Time / Part-Time
Full-Time
Months Per Year
12 Months
Position Summary
The Joint NCSU-UNCA Engineering Program prepares students for earning a dual UNC Asheville-NC State mechatronics engineering bachelors degree or for 2 2 transfer to other engineering departments at NC State. The Engineering Student Success Advisor & Mechatronics Instructor will assist the Director and Associate Director of Engineering in leading student success initiatives in the program to promote increased enrollment and retention.
Their Work Will Be Guided In Areas That Include
- Helping students navigate the academic rigors of an engineering degree
- Strengthening academic belonging of engineering students as joint students of UNC Asheville and NC State
- Facilitating high impact experiences for engineering students
- Academic instruction
In addition, as instructor, will teach 6 contact hours each semester in first-year seminar (FYS 178, fall semester) and will facilitate and/or teach local courses offered at UNC Asheville for engineering students (JEM prefix, spring).
As Advisor, will also act as a liaison between the Program and the Academic Success Center, which requires the ability to collaborate and build rapport with faculty, staff, and students.
Flsa
Exempt
Required Education/Experience/Skills
- Master’s degree in Engineering (fields include mechanical, electrical, materials science, robotics, or mechatronics).
- Proficient skills in teaching at the undergraduate level.
- Experience in student support (such as: advising, tutoring, mentoring, career development)
- The successful candidate must be able to function professionally in a highly collaborative and increasingly dynamic organization.
- PhD in Engineering (fields include mechanical, electrical, materials science, robotics, or mechatronics) and/or industrial experience in engineering
- Proficient skills and experience in teaching at the undergraduate level.
- Experience in student support of engineering courses and/or correlate disciplines (such as: precalculus, calculus sequence, physics, computer science).
- Proficient skills and experience in student support (such as: advising, tutoring, mentoring, career development)
- The successful candidate must be able to function professionally in a highly collaborative and increasingly dynamic organization.
This position requires:
- Knowledge in mechatronics and related engineering topics.
- Comfortable working with the breadth of a mechatronics program (mechanical, electrical, computer programming).
- Ability to work with a broad range of students and with many students and topics concurrently.
- Knowledge of trends and issues in higher education.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to convey subject matter to students in a supportive manner.
Applications must be submitted online no later than 11:59 p.m. (EST) on the closing date for each specific position. Please note that any documents submitted to Human Resources or the hiring departments become property of UNC Asheville and will not be returned. Official verification from each college/university you have attended are required upon employment, and will be requested directly from the college/university by Human Resources or from the National Student Clearinghouse. Any expense will be the responsibility of the employee. Educational degrees must be from an appropriately accredited institution. If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and training and experience requirements, management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations. It is the policy of UNC Asheville to conduct pre-employment background investigations on all candidates selected for employment. If hired, the candidate will be required to submit proof of eligibility to work in the United States. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice.
Posting Number
E0559
Posting Date
04/03/2026
Closing Date
04/24/2026
Open Until Filled
No
Salary : $75,000 - $80,000