TrACE Academic Advisor
- Employer
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro
- Location
- Greensboro, NC
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- Administrative Jobs
- Student Affairs, Academic Advising
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
998323
Functional Title:TrACE Academic Advisor
Position Type:Staff
Position Eclass:EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning
University Information:UNC Greensboro, located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is 1 of only 57 doctoral institutions recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for both higher research activity and community engagement. Founded in 1891 and one of the original three UNC System institutions, UNC Greensboro is one of the most diverse universities in the state with 20,000+ students, and 3,000+ faculty and staff members representing 90+ nationalities. With 17 Division I athletic teams, 85 undergraduate degrees in over 125 areas of study, as well as 74 master’s and 32 doctoral programs, UNC Greensboro is consistently recognized nationally among the top universities for academic excellence and value, with noted strengths in health and wellness, visual and performing arts, nursing, education, and more. For additional information, please visit uncg.edu and follow UNCG on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit:Undergraduate Student Success coordinates efforts to support undergraduate education at UNC Greensboro through close collaboration with faculty, staff, students, and administrative units across campus, in the community, and with partner institutions.
UNCG is relentlessly committed to helping students from all backgrounds realize their fullest academic and professional potential. Reporting to the Office of the Provost, the Undergraduate Student Success champions student success campus-wide through centralized leadership in academic advising, curricular innovation, new student transitions, and direct support of student learning.
The TrACE Academic Advisor is part of the TrACE replication team at UNCG. The UNC System Transfer Accelerate Complete and Engage (UNC TrACE) initiative aims to fund, evaluate, and scale cost-effective strategies to help North Carolina Community College transfer students enrolled at a UNC institution complete their bachelor’s degree. This is a time-limited position funded through a grant from the UNC System Office’s Student Success Innovation Lab, made possible by grants from the North Carolina Governo’s Emergency Education Relief Fund, Arnold Ventures, and ECMC Foundation.
The TrACE Academic advisor will be primarily responsible for delivering comprehensive advice to students in the TrACE program. Including meeting with all students twice per month to review progress in their academic programs, supporting course selection and registration, navigation of credit articulation processes and policies, conducting outreach in response to early alerts, and supporting students’ creation of a degree plan.
The TrACE advisor will also support the creation and delivery of regular presentations and other co-curricular opportunities in collaboration with campus partners as well as a detailed semesterly communication plan to program participants.
TrACE advisors will be required to keep detailed records of student interactions utilizing Starfish, including session notes, appointments, and any recommendations or connections to other university service partners. This position will be an integral part of the implementation team and will participate in regular meetings with the project lead, collaborators, and external evaluators. It is expected that this individual also participates in regular meetings of the Advising Council.
This position may also be asked to support the recruitment of participants into the program and support special events as requested.
Master’s degree in an appropriate discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Strong understanding of the needs and challenges facing transfer or non-traditional students
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team, within a department, with faculty, staff, and other administrators
Strong organizational, communication, and facilitation skills
Ability to maintain accurate and detailed records of student interactions
Computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office and Google Suites, Student Information Systems; and an aptitude to learn new systems as needed
Understanding of academic advising best practices and models, experience serving as an academic advisor, interpreting degree requirements, and applying academic policy.
Preferred knowledge of Banner and Starfish
Special Instructions to Applicants:Applicants must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. The application must be completed in full detail for your qualifications to be considered.
Applicants are required to upload the following documents with their electronic application:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- List of References
Applicants are required to upload a list of references of at least three (3) professional references that include:
- Name
- Company Name
- Type of reference (Professional, Supervisor, Colleague, Academic, or Personal). One (1) of those references will need to be a current or previous supervisor.
- Email Address
- Contact Phone Number
Applications are not successfully submitted until an online confirmation number has been received at the end of the application process.Recruitment Range:
Commensurate with education and experience
Org #-Department:Undergraduate Student Success - 13601
Job Open Date:05/10/2022
For Best Consideration Date:05/31/2022
Open Until Filled:Yes
FTE:1.000
Type of Appointment:Time Limited
If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment.:August 31, 2023
Number of Months per Year:12
FLSA:Exempt
Percentage Of Time:75%
Key Responsibility:Academic Advising, Communication, and Outreach
Essential Tasks:Working with students to develop degree completion plans, monitor academic performance, support registration, and navigation of academic policies for which students may be eligible. Conduct regular communication and outreach to students in the TrACE initiative. Advertise workshops and co-curricular offerings, and refer students to appropriate resources and campus partners. Track appointments, session notes, and other relevant data using Starfish. Regularly use Degree Works and Banner.
Percentage Of Time:10%
Key Responsibility:Record keeping and data tracking
Essential Tasks:As this is a research study, tracking specific data elements will be a necessary part of this role. Tracking will be done utilizing Starfish and other identified tools.
Percentage Of Time:10%
Key Responsibility:Event support
Essential Tasks:Collaborate with campus partners to design, curate, and advertise events, workshops, and other co-curricular offerings to students in the TrACE program.
Percentage Of Time:5%
Key Responsibility:Participant Recruitment
Essential Tasks:Work with the TrACE team to support the recruitment of potential participants utilizing the required IRB protocol.
Physical Effort:Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions - 100%, Hand Movement-Grasping - 100%, Holding - 60%, Finger Dexterity - 100%, Reading - 100%, Writing - 100%, Vision-Preparing/Analyzing figures - 60%, Hearing - 30%, Talking - 75%, Standing - 30%, Sitting - 60%, Walking - 50%, Lifting-0-30 lbs. - 30%
Organization
UNCG at a Glance
Founded in 1891, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is the largest and most diverse state university in the Piedmont Triad. Standing apart from other universities, the UNCG community is joined together by a shared value: We define excellence not only by the people we attract, but by the meaningful contributions they make.
With more than 19,400 students and 2,500 faculty and staff, UNCG is the largest state university in the Piedmont Triad and has an annual economic impact of more than $1 billion. The campus has grown to include 30 residence halls and 30 academic buildings on 210 acres.
UNCG takes pride in being a learner-centered public research university. The College of Arts & Sciences and seven professional schools offer 79 undergraduate majors, 65 master's programs and 30 doctoral programs.
The university holds two classifications from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, as a “research university with high research activity” and for “community engagement” in curriculum, outreach and partnerships. More than $35 million in grants and contracts for research and creative activity are awarded to faculty members annually. Among the most prominent of UNCG's research initiatives are the Gateway University Research Park and the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering. Both are partnerships with North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.
Globalization of the curriculum has expanded opportunities for international education, through new programs such as the UNC Exchange Program and the Lloyd International Honors College. In addition, innovative signature programs such as Building Entrepreneurial Learning for Life (BELL), Communication Across the Curriculum, Undergraduate Research and Freshman Seminars enhance the student experience.
As a cultural leader, UNCG offers concerts, lectures, dance and theater performances, exhibitions at the internationally known Weatherspoon Art Museum and readings by nationally known authors. In athletics, Spartan teams compete in nine women's and nine men's sports in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. With ethnic minority students making up 26 percent of the student body, UNCG is the most diverse of the UNC system's historically white campuses.
Although much has changed, some things remain the same. The university motto — “Service” — continues to be a guiding principle put into practice through all aspects of university life.
UNCG Schools and College of Arts & Sciences
The University's Academic Affairs Division consists of seven academic schools, the College of Arts & Sciences, the Graduate School and the Lloyd International Honors College. The names below are the ones currently in use. In some cases, the names have changed since the academic units were founded. The schools and their dates of establishment are: Graduate School 1921-22;College of Arts & Sciences 1969, Lloyd International Honors College 2005, Joint School of Nanoscience & Nanoengineering 2007, Joseph M. Bryan School of Business & Economics 1969, School of Education 1921, School of Health and Human Sciences 2011, School of Music, Theatre and Dance 2010, and School of Nursing 1966.
Achievements & Accolades
UNCG is garnering national attention and awards for its challenging academic programs, supportive environment and engaged community. Take a look at some of our latest accomplishments and meaningful contributions on campus, in the community and around the globe. Curious about more accolades, achievements, our student body, faculty and staff excellence and other signs of our success? Find out more at UNCG Now: http://newsandfeatures.uncg.edu/.
Challenging Academic Programs
UNCG’s slate of online programs has earned a top 10 ranking for affordability from BestColleges.com.
Supportive Environment
Engaged Community
Careers at UNCG
UNCG is committed to the creation of an inclusive, collaborative and responsive university by attracting, retaining and developing a diverse community of talented individuals in support of the university's mission.
- Website
- https://spartantalent.uncg.edu/
- Telephone
- 336-334-5009
- Location
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723 Kenilworth Street
Greensboro
NC
27402
US
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