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Academic Advisor -

The primary location of this position is on-site in Cullowhee, NC. This position is designated as being exempt from the State of North Carolina Human Resources Act (EHRA).

The College of Health and Human Sciences is seeking applicants for a permanent, full-time Academic Advisor position. The Student Services Center serves as a central hub for undergraduate advising within the College, supporting students across two departments — the Department of Integrated & Environmental Health Sciences and the Department of Therapeutic & Clinical Healthcare — from new student orientation through graduation.

Programs include Emergency Medical Care, Environmental Health, Integrated Health Sciences, Nutrition & Dietetics, Recreational Therapy, and the graduate-level Master of Science in Athletic Training and Master of Health Sciences. The College also houses Communication Sciences and Disorders, Nursing, Physical Therapy, and Social Work.

Advisors help students navigate course selection, degree requirements, university policies, and career pathways while connecting them to campus resources. The Academic Advisor will also provide pre-professional advising to students pursuing health-related graduate programs such as athletic training, medicine, occupational therapy, pharmacy, physical therapy, and physician assistant studies.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide academic advising to undergraduate students across assigned departments, from admission through graduation, including participation in new student orientation and course scheduling.
Advise students on degree requirements, academic policies, and university procedures; identify and coordinate appropriate academic resources.
Maintain accurate, confidential advising records and utilize technology to support advising functions.
Participate in assessment of advising practices, including data collection and evaluation to inform continuous improvement.
Assist with the development and revision of advising processes, forms, and publications as needed.
Represent the College at recruitment events and support enrollment efforts by engaging with prospective students.
Work cooperatively with faculty and staff across the institution in support of student success and the College’s mission.
Maintain current knowledge of institutional policies, procedures, and available resources.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Student Services, Department Heads, or the Dean.
Occasional evening and weekend hours required.

Minimum Qualifications

Interested candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employment sponsorship or any other immigration-related assistance.
Master’s degree in higher education, student affairs, education, communication, counseling, psychology, social work, or a related health sciences field from a regionally accredited institution.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with students in a higher education setting.
Experience in undergraduate academic advising, higher education student personnel administration, and/or counseling in a higher education setting.
Knowledge of NAAHP and/or NACADA best practices.
Strong technical proficiency in electronic document management systems, student information systems, i.e. Banner and MS Office Suite.

Position Type

Permanent Full-Time

Number of Hours Per Week

Number of Months Per Year

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Open Date

04/13/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Thank you for your interest in this position. To be considered, you must apply online.
Applicants must attach a current resume, a letter of interest, and a list of at least three professional references (include names, addresses and complete contact information).

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a candidate has been selected.

For questions or additional information, please contact Lori Anderson, Dean and Search Chair, at landerson@email.wcu.edu

Background/E-Verify

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks.

Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.

Credential Verification

All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.

EOE

Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ethnicity; religion; sex; pregnancy; 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. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu.

University Safety

The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at University Annual Safety Report or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7147) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7301). The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.

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