Job Details

Academic Counselor

Position Number: 6095516
Location: Durham, NC
Position Type: Academic Advising

Academic Counselor

North Carolina Central University

Closing Date: at 11:55 PM

Primary Purpose of Position:
The Academic Counselor will provide consistent advisement for all prospective and pre-nursing students. The employee will collaborate with the Director of Student Support Services and Nursing Student Services for planning, coordinating, and evaluating Student Support Services. This includes recruitment, pre-admission tracking and advising, admissions, orientation, registration, financial aid, graduation and management of student information systems. This position will assist with formation and maintenance of policies related to student admissions and advisement.

Minimum Education/Experience:
The advisor position requires a Bachelors degree. A minimum of two years of work experience. Masters degree preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Commitment to diversity and inclusion in fulfillment of the university's mission; knowledgeable of university and pre-professional curriculum requirements; knowledgeable of advising practices and principles; excellent oral and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills; excellent analytical skills that include analyzing data with standard statistical methods, interpreting the results, and providing written summary of data analyses, reasoned judgment, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively with others.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Pre-Employment Requirements:

You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application.
Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 form or those seeking National Guard Preference must attach as NG23A form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting.
Final candidates are subject to criminal background checks, and education/license verification prior to employment.
North Carolina Central University 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.

Employee Benefits available to NCCU permanent employees include the following and more:

Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave
Community Service Leave
NC State - Health Benefits
NCFlex - Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
11-12 Paid Holidays
Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
Optional Supplemental Plans - 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Campus Recreation Center Discount
University Bookstore Discount and more.

To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: https://jobs.nccu.edu/

North Carolina Central University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.