• Advise and coach students on course registration, academic skill development, academic decisions and progress, and personal and professional development via in-person and virtual settings;
• Serve as an advocate for students including, but not limited to, connecting them with resources to aid in their academic and professional success and holistic wellbeing;
• Foster student success through implementation of evidence-based best practices in student advising and support;
• Assist in recruitment activities and retention initiatives within the School;
• May be assigned to teach first-year foundational course for academic and professional development based in purpose, values, and self-actualization.

Minimum Qualifications

• Candidates must have a minimum of a Master’s degree from an accredited institution, preferably in a health and human sciences discipline, counseling, or a related field. May 2025 graduates will be considered; degree must be conferred before hiring.
• Experience engaging with university students at the undergraduate level, either as a faculty or staff member.

Additional Required

We also will strongly consider candidates that have certificates and/or training in areas such as: StrengthsQuest/Strengthsfinder, life coaching, academic coaching, etc. 

Preferred Qualifications

• One to three years of experience (two years of graduate assistantship work focused in student support or engagement equates to one year of professional experience) engaging with university students at the undergraduate level, either as a faculty or staff member.
• experience engaging in activities focused on retention, such as in academic advising, student academic coaching, student academic services, or student success.
• experience working with and being committed to a diverse community of learners is highly desirable.
• knowledge of undergraduate students, curriculum, university policies and procedures, and retention strategies.
• expertise or interest in the use of technology (Banner, Canvas, DegreeWorks, course scheduling software, etc.) to instruct, advise and mentor students.
• classroom teaching experience with demonstrated success is preferred.

About The University of North Carolina at Greensboro

UNC Greensboro, located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is a higher-research activity university as classified by the Carnegie Foundation. Founded in 1891 and one of the original three UNC system institutions, UNCG is one of the most diverse universities in the state with nearly 20,000 students and over 2,700 faculty and staff members representing more than 90 nationalities. With 17 Division I athletic teams, 85 undergraduate degrees in over 100 areas of study, as well as 74 master’s and 32 doctoral programs, UNCG is consistently recognized nationally among the top universities for academic excellence and value, with noted strengths in health and wellness, visual and performing arts, nursing, education, and more. For additional information, please visit uncg.edu and follow UNCG on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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