Temp Academic Advisor

UNC Charlotte

Part-Time
Closes on Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Job Description

The Academic Advisor in the department of Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Science will assist transfer students and second- through senior-year students in their educational goals. Advisors must have the ability to work autonomously in a complex, team-oriented academic office with a significant advising caseload. The following list provides examples of the most typical duties for the advisor position.

  • Provide academic advising to second-year through senior-year students (including transfers and matriculated first-time-in college students) majoring in Mechanical Engineering
  • Review degree progress of seniors for anticipated degree completion
  • Review transfer credits and develop advising plans for new transfer students
  • Process academic petitions to resolve transfer credits, requests for transient study and other academic needs
  • Assist with new student orientation
  • Advise students regarding Major course requirements, course selection, academic policies and procedures, and academic resources.
  • Track and intervene with students who have received multiple Early Alerts or midterm warning grades to assist them in adopting strategies for academic success.
  • Guide the understanding and sequencing of academic requirements, navigating academic policies and procedures, developing long and short-term goals, preparing for course selection and registration, and monitoring academic performance and degree progression.
  • Monitor and advise students experiencing academic difficulty and/or those on academic probation

UNC Charlotte
Temp Academic Advisor - 165261