What are the responsibilities and job description for the CVPA Academic Advisor position at The University of North Carolina Greensboro?
Position Type
Staff
Position Eclass
EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning
University Information
Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit
Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B. UNC Greensboro is committed to equal opportunity in education and employment for all persons and will not tolerate any discrimination against or harassment of persons on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and parental status), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin (including language), political affiliation, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or age.
The primary mission of the College of Visual and Performing Arts is to provide the highest quality, comprehensive training in performance, education, and the historical and theoretical aspects of Art, Arts Administration, Dance, Music, and Theatre. The College is comprised of the School of Art, School of Dance, School of Music, School of Theatre, and the Arts Administration program. The College of Visual and Performing Arts has approximately 1,703 students and 135 full/part-time faculty and staff.
Position Summary
The Undergraduate Advisor is part of a three-person Student Success Team in CVPA and reports to the Director of Undergraduate Advising and Student Success. The position is a fulltime, 12-month EHRA non-faculty position. The Undergraduate Advisor’s primary responsibility will be devoted to advising and advocating for a unique population of approximately 175 first-year students each academic year and serving as a transition advisor to transfer students as they enter the institution. To complete these tasks effectively and efficiently, the Undergraduate Advisor must develop and implement knowledge of undergraduate curriculum requirements, academic policies and procedures, and an understanding of advising best practices. Advising requires excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to listen actively. In particular, the advisor must cultivate a deep knowledge of entry-level art courses, fields within the arts, and paths that arts students may choose to take.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s degree within one year of accepting the role in one of the disciplines taught within the College or in academic advising, higher education, counseling, or other related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 1 years of academic advising experience.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to listen actively.
- Ability to collaborate in a team and to work independently.
- Ability to think creatively to support a diverse set of scholar artists.
- Ability to problem solve and to work in a rapidly changing environment.
Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s Degree.
- 3 years of academic advising experience.
- Experience with technologies used at UNCG, including DegreeWorks, Banner Student, and/or
- Starfish.
- Experience working with diverse student populations at the undergraduate levels and demonstrated commitment to ongoing development of diversity competencies such as racial literacy and culturally responsive pedagogy.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Recruitment Range
$48,000 - $50,000
Org #-Department
Dean's Office - VP - 12601
Job Open Date
07/10/2026
For Best Consideration Date
Job Close Date
08/02/2026
Open Until Filled
No
FTE
1.000
Type of Appointment
Permanent
If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment.
Number of Months per Year
12
FLSA
Exempt
Salary : $48,000 - $50,000