Senior Academic Advisor - 241042

Western Carolina University

Department: Office of the Dean, Engineering & Technology

About WCU:

Position Summary: The primary location of this position is the main Cullowhee, NC campus.

The College of Engineering and Technology (CET) at Western Carolina University (WCU) is growing! The University has received substantial support from the North Carolina legislature to expand engineering to meet the rapidly growing needs of the region and state. Our construction management, engineering, and engineering technology programs feature project-based learning embedded throughout the curricula, preparing our students for professional practice and advanced study. Industry engagement is a hallmark of our programs, and we pride ourselves on having faculty with significant industry experience. Our culture embraces faculty-student interaction through experiences such as undergraduate research. We are committed to changing the lives of our students and their families through a transformative experience at our rural main campus setting in the mountains of western North Carolina, and at sites in Asheville and across western NC. The college's programs are instrumental to the economic vitality of the region and are advancing the university to be one of the nation's premier regional comprehensive institutions. We are creating leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs with the foundation and skills needed for transformative careers in engineering and beyond.

The Senior Academic Advisor plays a vital role in supporting the College of Engineering & Technology (CET) by guiding students towards graduation success. This position serves as the primary point of contact for first-year students during enrollment, offers ongoing academic advising to all CET students, and supervises support staff within the college. The advisor also fosters strong relationships with faculty and staff by collaborating with departments and program directors.

A generalized list of duties includes:

• Serve as a first enrollment advisor for new first-year students
• Provide developmental, academic advising to CET students with a focus on retention and persistence to graduation
• Represent The College of Engineering and Technology at recruitment functions
• Serve as liaison to assigned departments and meet regularly with department heads and program directors
• Provide advising information and support for the programs within CET and continually improve advising processes, forms, etc. for CET
• Develop and lead orientation programs for incoming students
• Maintain appropriate advising records and documentation
• Participate in the assessment and evaluation of academic advising and advising programs in CET
• Participate in ongoing professional development and encourage the growth of colleagues
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned in support of the needs of students and the Advising Center
• Serve as a liaison with the WCU Advising Center
• Supervise support advisors for the college

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AA/EOE
Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Additionally, the University promotes the realization of equal employment opportunity for minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and veterans through its affirmative action program.Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu.

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To apply, please visit: https://jobs.wcu.edu/postings/27709







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