Adam Wade

About Adam Wade

Adam is an accomplished leader with a diverse background in higher education, spanning Orientation, First-Year Programming, Housing and Residence Life, Student Conduct, Behavioral Assessment, LGBTQ+ programming, Success Coaching, and Academic Advising. Throughout his career, he has showcased his expertise across a range of roles. Grounded in a commitment to equity, access, and student success, Adam is dedicated to fostering inclusive learning environments. He achieves this through advocacy for policy reform, the development of innovative programs and processes, and the establishment of robust support structures for students.

Experience

1. Associate Vice President of Advising and Onboarding

   Alamance Community College

   Sep 2025 — Present · Graham, NC, US

   Provide strategic leadership for a comprehensive advising initiative, establishing infrastructure, processes, and goals that advance the College’s long-term student success vision-Direct admissions, onboarding, and advising efforts to align with strategic enrollment goals that promote access, inclusion, equity, and success-Establish and assess departmental goals for enrollment, retention, and completion using data to drive continuous improvement and accountability-Lead the development of a seamless onboarding model that supports diverse students through early engagement, orientation, academic planning, and goal setting-Implement a scalable advising framework that fosters strong student engagement and adapts to evolving institutional needs-Advance a case-management model that delivers personalized support and proactive academic progress monitoring-Monitor enrollment trends and student demographics to inform strategic planning and resource allocation-Collaborate with Institutional Research and Marketing to refine outreach and onboarding strategies grounded in community needs-Supervise and develop professional staff across advising and onboarding units-Ensure advising delivery is accessible to all students, including remote, adult, and nontraditional learners-Oversee early alert technologies and progress tracking systems to proactively support at-risk students-Partner with faculty and cross-departmental leaders to integrate student success and career/transfer readiness into programming-Support the Vice President of Student Experience with strategic planning, operational improvements, and goal alignment-Lead departmental planning and assessment through institutional effectiveness projects and data-driven evaluations-Contribute to college-wide initiatives, committees, and accreditation efforts to strengthen a culture of student-centered excellence.

Education

• University of North Carolina Wilmington

  Bachelor's Degree, Communication Studies

  2003 — 2007

• Appalachian State University

  Master of Arts, College Student Development

  2007 — 2009

• North Carolina State University

  Doctor of Education - EdD, Community College Leadership

Skills

• Higher Education Administration
• Program Development
• Orientation Programs
• Teamwork
• Student Leadership
• Social Media
• Research
• Staff Supervision
• Student Affairs
• Training
• Recruiting
• Staff Development
• Building Relationships
• Behavioral Intervention
• Microsoft Office
• Student Engagement
• Higher Education
• Community Outreach
• Event Planning
• Leadership Development
• Public Speaking
• Customer Service
• Microsoft Word
• Distance Learning
• Conflict Resolution
• Enrollment Management
• Student Activities
• Admissions
• Career Counseling
• Leadership
• Residence Life
• Student Development
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Teaching
• Time Management
• Positivity
• Teambuilding
• Editing
• Academic Advising