Academic Advisor I

Academic Advisor I


Please see Special Instructions for more details.

• If there is a document that you feel is relevant to this position that you would like reviewed with your resume and application, you may upload it to the "Other Documents" section of the Applicant Documents.
• UNC Charlotte Benefits Information:
• The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report.
• The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.
• Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge,

Position Information

General Information
Position Number
007780

Vacancy Open to
All Candidates

Working Title
Academic Advisor I

Position Designation
EHRA Non-Faculty

Employment Type
Permanent - Full-time

Months per Year
12

Work Schedule
8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Monday - Friday with occasional evening and weekend hours required, as necessary.

Hours per week
40

FLSA Status
Exempt

Division
Academic Affairs

Department
Academic Services (Adm)

Work Location
ATAC

Salary Range
$55,000

Primary Purpose of Department
The Charlotte 49ers Athletic Academic Center (AAC) is committed to empowering all Charlotte varsity student-athletes to take ownership of their personal academic experience. The center provides a framework of support services designed to meet the unique needs of student-athletes, assisting them to achieve academic and personal success at the University while ensuring the student-athletes ' compliance with all National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Conference, and University regulations.

Primary Purpose of Position
Academic Advising for assigned teams to include weekly monitoring and meeting with at- risk student-athletes; support of all assigned teams and coaches; Admissions assistance to include evaluating all FTIC, transfer and graduate applications for admissibility and eligibility and meeting with recruits as needed; instruction of at least one University Transitions Seminar course specifically for student-athletes per academic year; active participation in assistance with programs such as study hall, awards nomination and other duties as assigned.

Summary of Position Responsibilities
Academic Advising and Support for Assigned Teams to include, but not limited to, maintaining a current knowledge of the academic rules and procedures of the University, Conference, and the NCAA. Identify those student-athletes who fall into the category of academically high risk. Assist assigned student-athletes with course selection, goal fulfillment, and eligibility requirements, assist student-athletes in choosing a major(s) that best meet their career goals, maintain student-athlete academic/progress to degree files, assist in monitoring the established study hall program, and report students' hours to coaches weekly. Provide admissions assistance for assigned teams.

Minimum Education/Experience
Earned a Master's degree by start date and at least one year of working in athletic academic advising.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• 1-2 years as a full-time professional advisor in an academic support program working with NCAA Division I student-athletes, or at least 4 academic semesters working in a similar environment as a Graduate Assistant or post-graduate intern.
• Demonstrate exceptional verbal and written communication skills to clearly and effectively interact with a variety of audiences and stakeholders.
• Documented ability to build bridges and collaborative relationships.
• Knowledge of current best practices related to the delivery of academic services for student-athlete populations.
• The candidate must demonstrate in-depth knowledge of and experience with the educational and cultural needs of a vast student body.

Necessary Certifications/Licenses

Preferred Certifications/Licenses

Special Notes to Applicants

• If there is a document that you feel is relevant to this position that you would like reviewed with your resume and application, you may upload it to the "Other Documents" section of the Applicant Documents.
• UNC Charlotte Benefits Information:
  
• The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report.
• The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.
• Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge,

Posting Open Date
06/12/2026

Posting Close Date
07/10/2026

Open Until Filled
No

Proposed Hire Date

If time-limited please indicate appointment end date

Contact Information

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. *
   How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
   • UNC Charlotte Website
   • HERC Job Board
   • Inside Higher Education
   • Mitratech Circa (formerly known as Local JobNetwork)
   • Another Website
   • Agency Referral
   • Advertisement/Publication
   • Personal Referral
   • Other
   
   
   
2. Where did you learn about this posting?
   
   

   (Open Ended Question)

3. *
   This position requires that the incumbent has earned a Master's degree by the start date and at least one year of experience working in athletic academic advising. Do you meet this requirement?
   • Yes
   • No
   
   
   
   
   

Applicant Documents



Required Documents

1. Resume / Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
3. Contact Information for References

Optional Documents

1. Other Document
2. Academic Advising Philosophy