Temporary Academic Advisor (Pre-Engineering)

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking.

A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to- BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation's only bachelor's degree program focused on coastal engineering.

The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of "Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity" institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

The temporary advisor will provide academic advising and student support for participants in UNCW's Engineering 2+2 and 3+2 transfer pathway programs in partnership with North Carolina State University, while contributing to broader advising efforts within the College of Science and Engineering. Responsibilities include assisting students with course selection and registration, onboarding new students during orientation, monitoring academic progress toward transfer and degree requirements, interpreting transfer admission criteria, and reviewing degree plans to support timely progression.

The advisor will serve as the primary point of contact for approximately 150-200 engineering pathway students, ensuring continuity of advising services during a temporary leave period. This role emphasizes student success through proactive advising, accurate interpretation of academic policies, and consistent support throughout the student lifecycle.

The position will work closely with the Coordinator of Engineering Programs, CSE advising colleagues, and NC State partners to support student success and facilitate a seamless transition from UNCW to NC State engineering degree programs.

No Required Certifications or Licensure

Please note, this is a temporary position. The length of the assignment will be based on department need with the possibility of continuation.

Employees in temporary positions are not considered permanent state employees and do not earn leave.

Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.

UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents - except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.