New

Assistant Dean and Director of Academic Advising

University of North Carolina Charlotte

United States, North Carolina, Charlotte

Jan 30, 2026

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/

The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report
Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.
The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.
If there is a document, you feel is relevant to this position that you would like reviewed with your resume and application you may upload it to the "Other Documents" section of the Applicant Documents.

Position Information

General Information

Position Number	002789
Vacancy Open to	All Candidates
Working Title	Assistant Dean and Director of Academic Advising
Position Designation	EHRA Non-Faculty
Employment Type	Permanent - Full-time
Months per Year	12
Work Schedule	8:00 am 5:00 pm; Monday - Friday
Hours per week	40
FLSA Status	Exempt
Division	Academic Affairs
Department	College of Science (Col)
Work Location	TBD
Salary Range	$87,000 - $92,000
Primary Purpose of Department	The Klein College of Science supports UNC Charlotte in its quest to be a top-tier research university that drives discovery and innovation while advancing student access, success and social mobility; nurturing talent; and fostering excellence.
Primary Purpose of Position	The Assistant Dean and Director of Advising works collaboratively with the Klein College of Science Associate Dean for Undergraduate Student Affairs to oversee the student services functions for the college. The individual is responsible for the review of and decision-making for selected academic petitions, grade change requests, transient study requests, among other forms. The Assistant Dean and Director of Advising will work to develop and implement innovative student-centered advising practices that promote student engagement, retention, and timely graduation. The person in this role will collaborate with department leaders, academic advisors, and other faculty and staff on various academic-related matters and advising-related initiatives within the Klein College of Science. In addition, the Assistant Dean and Director of Advising will provide oversight of the Office of Advising and Student Support which emcompasses all professional academic advisors in the college. The Office provides academic advising support as well as new student orientation support, new student recruitment support, support for major and minor discovery, referrals, peer mentoring support, and support to special populations.
Summary of Position Responsibilities	Provide strategic leadership for the KCOS Office of Advising and Student Support to ensure best practices for advising STEM students are being applied Cross-collaborate with the college and department leadership as well as other on-campus or off-campus advising leaders Provide student services and support to new and continuing Klein College of Science majors and minors. Supervision of EHRA Advising staff and/or student workers.
Minimum Education/Experience	Master's degree and have two to three years of experience leading an advising unit or advising-related program.
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience	Experience applying academic policies and procedures to resolve student issues with consistent and fair judgments and to provide student services. Experience communicating effectively across a wide range of audiences that include deans; department chairs; undergraduate program directors; academic advisors; current, new, and prospective students and families as well as other members of the University community.
Necessary Certifications/Licenses
Preferred Certifications/Licenses
Special Notes to Applicants	UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/ The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions. The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the *finalist*. If there is a document, you feel is relevant to this position that you would like reviewed with your resume and application you may upload it to the "Other Documents" section of the Applicant Documents.
Posting Open Date	01/29/2026
Posting Close Date	02/13/2026
Open Until Filled	No
Proposed Hire Date	04/01/2026
If time-limited please indicate appointment end date
Contact Information

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

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How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- UNC Charlotte Website
- HERC Job Board
- Inside Higher Education
- Circa (formerly known as Local JobNetwork)
- Another Website
- Agency Referral
- Advertisement/Publication
- Personal Referral
- Other
Where did you learn about this posting?

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Do you have a Masters degree and two to three years of experience leading an advising unit or advising-related program?
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- No
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Do you have experience applying academic policies and procedures to resolve student issues with consistent and fair judgments and to provide student services? Please provide an example:

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Which of these tools have you used for adjudicating student issues? Banner Self Service, Internet Native Banner, Degree Works, Navigate: Student Success Collaborative, or Others? Please explain:

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume / Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
Contact Information for References
Academic Advising Philosophy

Optional Documents