Quad Advisor

Duke University:

Duke University was created in 1924 through an indenture of trust by James Buchanan Duke. Today, Duke is regarded as one of America’s leading research universities. Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke is positioned in the heart of the Research Triangle, which is ranked annually as one of the best places in the country to work and live. Duke has more than 15,000 students who study and conduct research in its 10 undergraduate, graduate and professional schools. With about 40,000 employees, Duke is the third largest private employer in North Carolina, and it now has international programs in more than 150 countries.

Occupational Summary

The Quad Advisor is a professional academic advisor supporting the success and engagement of first- and second-year students in Trinity College of Arts & Sciences. Assigned to a residential quad, the advisor provides proactive guidance on curriculum planning, academic policies, and institutional resources. The Quad Advisor plays a key role in helping students build a strong academic foundation while fostering a sense of belonging within the residential and academic community.

This position reports to a Senior Quad Advisor and works closely with faculty, deans, and campus partners to provide integrated academic support and programming.

Work Performed

Academic Advising and Student Support (60%)

• Advise first- and second-year students on course selection, Trinity curriculum requirements, and major exploration.
• Assist students in understanding academic policies, degree timelines, grading options (e.g., S/U, W), and related institutional regulations.
• Monitor academic progress and maintain detailed, confidential advising records.
• Guide students through moments of academic transition or difficulty, referring to relevant campus resources (e.g., deans, academic support, counseling services, identity centers).
• Provide inclusive, developmentally appropriate support that considers the needs of diverse student populations.

Quad-Based Engagement and Programming (20%)

• Support and contribute to quad-based initiatives such as orientation sessions, academic workshops, and community-building events.
• Collaborate with faculty-in-residence, peer mentors, and faculty fellows to create programming aligned with quad themes and goals.
• May teach a .5-credit course (e.g., first-year seminar or reflective advising course) as part of the residential experience.

Institutional Collaboration and Coordination (15%)

• Work collaboratively with Academic Deans, Senior Quad Advisors, and campus offices (e.g., Global Education, Career Center, Student Affairs) to coordinate advising and support.
• Participate in regular team meetings and cross-functional training to ensure consistent, high-quality advising services.
• Share insights and trends with advising leadership to inform continuous improvement of the advising model.

Professional Development and Administrative Duties (5%)

• Participate in professional development activities and advising-related training.
• Contribute to assessment efforts, including surveys and feedback collection.
• Stay informed about updates to university policies, academic programs, and student support initiatives.

Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $59,829 to USD $88,740.00.  Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your pay check.  Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members. Learn more at: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/ or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Master’s degree required.

Experience:

• At least two years of experience in academic advising, higher education, or a related student support setting.
• Comprehensive knowledge of undergraduate curriculum structures and degree requirements
• Strong understanding of academic departments/offices on campus and co-curricular opportunities.
• Knowledge of Trinity College’s academic policies

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends onthe robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.