What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director/Advisor position at The University of North Carolina Greensboro?
Position Type
Administration - 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
The College of Arts and Sciences Advising Center (CASA) is home to academic advising for first year students majoring in the College of Arts and Sciences, assists all CAS Transfer and Returning students with their transition to campus, and provides supplemental advising for CAS majors assigned to faculty advisors.
Our advisors support first year students in the College of Arts and Sciences in their transition to a college environment and teaches students how to understand and navigate degree requirements, course options, and support services. CASA advisors encourage students to adopt a professional and proactive approach to lifelong learning and empower students to make the most of their education in a complex and changing world.
Position Summary
Re-Post, Previous Applicants Need Not Re-Apply, Still Under Consideration
The Director is responsible for all office management including program planning, assessment, budgeting, hiring, and staff development. The Director serves as the College of Arts and Sciences liaison with all other Advising Offices on campus, as well as all Enrollment Management and Student Success Offices. The Director serves as a key member of the CAS leadership team and participates in regular Administrative Council meetings and retreats. The Director supports the Dean’s office in information gathering and policy review related to student success. The Director will carry a case load of 1st year CAS majors, in addition to advising and management duties. This is a full-time, 12-month position.
The Director is responsible for all office management including program planning, assessment, budgeting, hiring, and staff development. The Director serves as the College of Arts and Sciences liaison with all other Advising Offices on campus, as well as all Enrollment Management and Student Success Offices. The Director serves as a key member of the CAS leadership team and participates in regular Administrative Council meetings and retreats. The Director supports the Dean’s office in information gathering and policy review related to student success. The Director will carry a case load of 1st year CAS majors, in addition to advising and management duties. This is a full-time, 12-month position.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in relevant field and five years of advising experience working with undergraduate students required. Experience in preparing and monitoring budgets; experience in coordinating and assessing academic programming.
Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates
Preferred Qualifications
- Excellent communication skills, excellent data analysis skills.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Recruitment Range
Commensurate with experience
Org #-Department
CAS Advising Center (CASA) - 12223
Job Open Date
02/05/2026
For Best Consideration Date
Job Close Date
04/13/2026
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