Transfer Advisor
UNC Charlotte
Full-Time
Closes on Saturday, November 28, 2026
Job Description
- Provide academic advising to prospective and enrolled transfer and adult students through in-person and virtual appointments and other advising modalities.
- Maintain an assigned caseload of 49erNext students enrolled at North Carolina community colleges and provide proactive pre-transfer advising and follow-up.
- Assist students in understanding how prior credit may apply to degree requirements, including general education, major prerequisites, and course sequencing.
- Guide students in exploring academic options and selecting coursework prior to enrollment that supports preparation for their intended major and timely progression toward graduation.
- Support students in navigating academic policies and processes, including major admission and declaration requirements, change of major processes, and institutional expectations after transfer.
- Provide supplemental advising support to enrolled students with transfer credit, including guidance on the academic petition process for credit reevaluation.
- Support newly enrolled students in navigating their transition and connecting with appropriate campus resources and services.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of advising interactions in accordance with university policies and best practices.
- Develop and facilitate group advising sessions and other scalable opportunities that expand access to pre-transfer guidance for all prospective UNC Charlotte students, including students participating in 49erNext.
- Participate in outreach efforts, including partner visits, campus events, and virtual engagement opportunities.
- Assist with engagement and transition programming for transfer initiatives, including 49erNext Scholars, to help incoming students connect with campus resources, understand academic expectations, and build community.
- Use student questions, advising trends, participation data, and feedback to identify opportunities for new resources and improvements to advising and programming.
- Monitor and respond to inquiries received through Center email accounts and other communication channels.
- Provide timely, accurate, and student-centered information to prospective and enrolled students.
- Assist with the development and maintenance of advising resources, program communications, and website content.
- Support data collection and reporting related to advising, resource use, program participation, and student engagement.
- Participate in departmental and university initiatives related to transfer, adult learner success, student transition, and pathway development.
- Collaborate with campus and external partners to support transfer pathways, improve the student experience, and reduce credit loss.
- Serve on committees or working groups as appropriate.
- Engage in ongoing professional development to stay current with best practices in advising, transfer, and adult student support.