Academic Advisor College of Nursing

The Office of Student Services is part of the College of Nursing in the Division of Academic Affairs. Student Services is responsible for the oversight of recruitment, admission, advisement of intended and declared nursing majors, registration, clinical compliance, and graduation services in the college. This office serves approximately 1,500 intended majors, 650 declared undergraduate majors, 650 graduate students, and 30 doctoral students, as well as numerous prospective students.

Academic Advising (70%)
* Guide students in major and career exploration.

* Support academic planning, course selection, and registration.

* Advise students about the University's academic policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.

* Provide referrals to appropriate campus resources.

* Maintain accurate and up-to-date advising records.

* Engage students in regular meetings to provide support tailored to individual student needs.

* Collaborate with faculty and staff.

* Utilize technology and university software to support advising.

* Evaluate pre-licensure and accelerated BSN admission applications.

* Ensure students have met graduation requirements prior to graduation.

Teaching (10%)
* Teach COAD 1000 - Student Development and Learning in Higher Education.

* Implement course objectives through effective design and teaching strategies.

* Develop a course syllabus to align with course goals and student needs.

* Provide students with timely and ample feedback on work submitted.

* Maintain organized and current course records.

Recruitment and Retention (15%)
* Engage in recruitment efforts such as Open House, Admitted Student Day, and new student orientations.

* Meet with prospective students and families.

* Participate and contribute to retention strategies that will enhance student satisfaction, engagement, and success.

Develop and implement programming to facilitate student success and retention.

Other Duties as Assigned (5%)
* Other duties may include: professional development, contribution and engagement on taskforce and committee work, projects related to initiatives for student success, retention, and graduation, and essential office needs.

Contingent upon the availability of funds.

Master's degree in nursing, counseling, or education, or a related field.

None

Extensive knowledge of the requirements for the degree program in the College of Nursing.

Knowledge of degree requirements for related programs in other areas.

East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. In addition to submitting a candidate profile online, please submit online the required applicant documents:

Curriculum Vitae
Letter of Interest
List of Three References (noting contact information)

At the time of employment, two to three original letters of reference, official transcripts, a criminal background check, and proper documentation of identity and employability are required. Please be aware that if selected as the candidate of choice, an automatic e-mail will be sent to the individuals entered by the applicant in the References section of the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system. Letters of reference submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system will be verified and considered towards meeting this requirement.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.

Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act ( ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/ TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU 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.

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.