Student Professional Development Advisor
- Employer
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro
- Location
- Greensboro, NC
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
998605
Functional Title:Student Professional Development Advisor
Position Type:Administration - Staff
Position Eclass:EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning
University Information:Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit:In the Bryan School of Business & Economics, we create and disseminate knowledge about the theory and practice of business. In addition to our courses and research, we accomplish this through hands-on projects, global experiences, and outreach to the community. Our work produces principled leaders and exceptional problem solvers who have a global perspective, an innovative mindset, a broad understanding of sustainability, and a commitment to improve the organizations in which they work and the communities in which they live.
Position Summary:
The primary purpose of the Student Professional Development Advisor is to organize and facilitate curricular, co-curricular, and extracurricular personal and professional development initiatives to improve the career readiness skills of undergraduate students in the Bryan School of Business and Economics. The main responsibilities of the position include advising students and student organizations on professional development opportunities, teaching in the Blueprint Series, administering the Bryan Gold Career Readiness Challenge, and supervising the Team Leader program. The position will also oversee the creation, logistics and assessment of personal and professional development activities, as deemed necessary, to support student development.
The duties of the professional development advisor for the Bryan School may include any of the following:
- Oversee the daily operations of the Bryan Gold Career Readiness Challenge and develop a structured plan to incentivize engagement
- Advise students and student organization executive board members on the design and delivery of personal and professional development activities through Bryan Gold
- Recruit, train, and supervise 20+ Team Leaders to serve as undergraduate peer mentors in the Blueprint Series
- Develop personal and professional development curriculum, and teach courses in the Blueprint Series (6 to 10 hours per year)
- Deliver timely and relevant events related to professional development, ensuring sufficient opportunities are provided for on-campus and online students
- Manage the implementation and ongoing use of software related to undergraduate professional development programs
- Collaborate with the Bryan School Office of External Affairs and other campus partners to provide engagement opportunities for students with external organizations
- Assist the Program Manager of Undergraduate Professional Development with other initiatives and activities as needed
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
- Graduate degree in business, education, or a related field
- Related experience in student services, student professional development, or career development.
- Experience working in a business school or higher education.
- Experience with student data management systems.
- Personal experience with internships, either through personal student experience or from a business perspective, will be considered favorably.
For consideration, candidates should upload:
- Cover letter, not to exceed one page, detailing qualifications as they relate to this position.
- Resume
- 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:
$47,895 - $55,167
Org #-Department:Dean's Office - BE - 11801
Job Open Date:10/27/2026
For Best Consideration Date:11/23/2026
Open Until Filled:Yes
FTE:1.000
Type of Appointment:Permanent
Number of Months per Year:12
FLSA:Exempt
Percentage Of Time:30
Key Responsibility:Student Advising
Essential Tasks:- Advise students and student organizations on the use of Bryan Gold and engagement in career readiness activities.
Percentage Of Time:
30
Key Responsibility:Course Instruction
Essential Tasks:- Develop personal and professional curriculum for, and teach, courses in the Blueprint Series.
30
Key Responsibility:Student Employee Supervision
Essential Tasks:- Recruit, train and supervise undergraduate Team Leaders for the Blueprint Series.
Percentage Of Time:
10
Key Responsibility:General Program Support
Essential Tasks:- Coordinate activities and initiatives related to undergraduate personal and professional development.
Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions - F, Finger Dexterity - F, Reading - F, Writing - F, Vision-Preparing/Analyzing figures - O, Hearing - F, Talking - F, Sitting - F
Work Environment:Inside - C
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
United States
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