Academic Advisor (World Studies) & Sr. Academic Advisor (Robertson School)

Position Information

University Code 10211 University Title Academic Advisor University Job Family Academic & Faculty Affairs ORP Eligible Yes For more information on ORP, visit: Retirement Plans
Recruitment Pool All Applicants Recruitment Type Job Series Scope of Search Regional Working Title Academic Advisor (World Studies) & Sr. Academic Advisor (Robertson School) Position Number FAF410 Is this employee on a H1B Visa? No Position Type Staff Job Status Full-Time FLSA Indicator Exempt Employee Group Academic Professional Department Humanities & Sciences Organizational Overview

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Position Primary Purpose and General Responsibilities
The Office of Student Services in the College of Humanities and Sciences is recruiting for two academic advisor positions, an Academic Advisor for our School of World Studies and a Senior Academic Advisor for our Richard T. Robertson School of Media and Culture. The incumbents to these positions will sustain an environment of effective academic advising for undergraduate students in the College to support VCU being a leader among national research universities in providing all students with high-quality learning/living experiences focused on inquiry, discovery, and innovation in a global environment. More specifically, to provide resources to maintain the student to advisor ratio in the Robertson School of Media and Culture which houses the mass communications major, and in the School of World Studies, which houses the following majors: Anthropology, Foreign Language, International Studies, and Religious Studies. Meeting these needs will improve student engagement through effective academic advising while supporting the identified graduation rates and retention metrics. Minimum Hiring Standards
For the Academic Advisor (World Studies) position, the requirements are:

• A minimum of one year of professional experience in a college or university setting.
• Master’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment and commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU .

For the Senior Academic Advisor (Robertson School of Media and Culture) position, the requirements are:

• 3-5 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Master’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment and commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU .

Preferred Hiring Standards

• Master’s degree in Mass Communications, Anthropology, Foreign Language, Religious Studies, International Studies, Higher Education, Counseling, or related field
• Demonstrated experience creating, implementing, and assessing programming and/or high-impact practices in higher education.
• Demonstrated experience working with at-risk student populations
• Excellent written, interpersonal, and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience in collaborative work, including service on committees related to student engagement, student success, departmental service, or academic advising.

For the Senior Academic Advisor (Robertson School of Media and Culture) position additional preferred standards are:

• A minimum of 3 years professional advising experience or equivalent experience in a related career field such as social work, counseling, or individualized counseling in K-12.
• Completion of coursework or training related to diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as topics related to leadership such as conflict resolution, coaching/mentoring, communication styles, or navigating change.

Required Licenses/ Certifications Anticipated Hiring Range $41,000-$47,000 Application Process/Additional Information
Evaluation of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled. Applicants must upload a resume, cover letter, and (as one PDF in the “Other Document” section) the names, phone numbers, and email addresses of three professional references as part of this application process. Applications must be submitted electronically at https://www.vcujobs.com. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.

Campus Monroe Park Campus Hours/Week 40 hours/week Normal Work Days/Hours Monday-Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM Job Open Date 07/22/2021 Posting will close on or before Open Until Filled Yes Job Category Is this a restricted position? No Is this position eligible to participate in alternative work arrangements? No Sensitive Position No Resource Critical Yes Quick Link https://www.vcujobs.com/postings/108117 Posting Specific Questions

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1. * Please list which of the following you have experience using - Degree Works, Banner, or Navigate (formerly SSC). (Please keep your total response to less than 200 words.)
   
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2. * Briefly describe any experience you have working with at-risk student populations (such as first-generation students, underrepresented minority students, LGBTQIA students, or students with disabilities) to ensure student success. (Please keep your total response to 200 words or less.)
   
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Optional & Required Documents
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
2. Other Document
3. Resume

Optional Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae (CV)