What are the responsibilities and job description for the Temporary Academic Advisor position at UNC Charlotte?
General Information
Position Number
STMP15
Working Title
Temporary Academic Advisor
Division
Academic Affairs
Department
College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences (Col)
Work Unit
Col of Hum & Earth and Social Sci
Work Location
TBD
Vacancy Open To
All Candidates
Position Designation
Non-Student Temporary
Employment Type
Temporary - Full-time
Hours per week
40
Work Schedule
M-F (8am-5pm)
Pay Rate
$26.00/hr
Minimum Experience/Education
- Masters degree completed by July 1, 2025.
- Previous experience in academic advising.
- Demonstration of ability to establish rapport with individuals, in addition to, excellent verbal and written communication skills that demonstrate tact, diplomacy, and the maintenance of confidentiality.
- Highly resourceful and comfortable seeking out information including a strong ability to navigate and utilize university and advising resources is key.
- Ability to work independently.
Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education:
Experience working as an Academic Advisor in Higher Education for 1-2 years is preferred.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide academic advising services via in-person and/or virtual appointments to assigned freshman and sophomore students.
- Respond promptly to student inquiries received via email and phone .
- Operate autonomously while maintaining consistent communication with the Associate Director of Advising.
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to student success, effectively analyzing and addressing academic needs.
Other Work/Responsibilities
Other duties, as assigned.
Necessary Licenses or Certifications
Proposed Hire Date
10/26/2026
Contact Information
Expected Length of Assignment
3 months (with possibility of extension).
Posting Open Date
09/17/2026
Posting Close Date
09/25/2026
Special Notes to Applicants
- 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
https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefit-plans/health-insurance
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