Job Description

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East Carolina University (ECU) is consistently ranked among the nation’s top public universities for its commitment to research, innovation, social mobility, and public service. Classified as a R1 institution by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education, ECU is among the top 5% of research universities in the United States, an elite designation reflecting the highest levels of research activity, funding, and doctoral output.

Founded in 1907, ECU is a public, four-year university located in Greenville, N.C., which and is widely regarded as the cultural, educational, economic, and medical hub of eastern North Carolina. Through education, research, healthcare, community engagement, athletics, cultural enrichment, and service, ECU enhances the quality of life for its students, the state and communities around the world. It is a great place to work, teach, and learn.

ECU’s commitment to impactful scholarship is further demonstrated through its repeated Carnegie Community Engagement Classification (2010, 2015, 2024), as well as its 2024 designation as a Carnegie Leadership for Public Purpose institution. These distinctions recognize the university’s leadership in translating research into meaningful community partnerships and measurable societal benefits.

The university supports its workforce through a wide range of professional development opportunities designed to foster career growth and skill advancement. Eligible employees also benefit from a comprehensive benefits package that promotes a healthy work-life balance.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The role of the Academic Advisor is to mentor and advise students on academic and career matters to encourage professional development and enhance pursuit of academic goals. Academic Advisors assist students in the development of meaningful educational plans; promote student intellectual and personal development; discuss and clarify educational, career and lifegoals; help students to acquire relevant information and services; interpret institutional, general education, and major requirements; evaluate and monitor student academic progress, course choice, and class schedule in context of student’s life and career goals. Academic Advisors engage in the evaluation of student diagnostic exams related to learning styles, career goals and academic stressors and analyze student information system data to better understand the academic challenges faced by their particular student populations.
Primary Purpose of Position
Academic Advisors perform advising duties that are based on theories and knowledge of teaching, advising, learning and human development, and respond to the needs of individuals and communities.

The Academic Advisor must effectively advise students from different degrees and develop programs and/or resources to support student success for the College of Engineering & Technology. The Academic Advisor brings to the position a sense of fresh ideas, creative approaches and ability to execute. The Advisor effectively advises a caseload of current and prospective students from any of the degrees offered within the College of Engineering and Technology and develops services which support student success. Advising staff are responsible for academic policy, progress and ECU and major procedures. Advisors serve as academic department and campus liaisons. Advisors keep abreast of changes in ECU policy and curriculum through training sessions, continuing education, and higher education coursework as well as belong to appropriate professional organizations. They attend conferences to keep abreast of newest advising trends, career options for students and implement new technology to assist in management of advising. Advisors have multiple roles in helping students, from pre-admission, summer orientation, to guiding the student through graduation. Duties may shift or be added per the College needs. This position uses a wide understanding of each area to effectively guide students to their best fit.
Minimum Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
A master’s degree in an appropriate field from an appropriately accredited institution is required.
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation
N/A
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
Experience in academic advising or counseling in an accredited institution of higher education is preferred.
Special Instructions to Applicant
East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. Candidates must also submit a cover letter/resume, and a list of three references, including contact information, online.

2-3 original letters of reference are required for employment. Please be aware that if selected as a candidate of choice, an automatic e-mail will be sent to the individuals entered by the applicant in the References section in the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system. Letters of reference submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system will be verified and considered towards meeting this requirement. For letters of reference not submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system, please have the original signed letters mailed to Dr. Ricky Castles, Chair, Department of Engineering, Mail Stop 507, College of Engineering and Technology, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC 27858, if applicant is selected for interview an original transcript of highest earned degrees for selected candidate will be required prior to employment.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Contingent upon the availability of funds.
Additional Instructions to Applicant
In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.

Unless otherwise identified in the applicable job posting and consistent with University policy, the University will principally employ individuals who reside in the State of North Carolina to the greatest extent practicable. As such, most positions at East Carolina University require employees to live and work in North Carolina (or live within a reasonable daily commuting distance from their duty station) after hire. Candidates should be prepared to relocate within a reasonable, agreed-upon time after an offer of employment has been made and accepted to meet this requirement.