Academic and Student Support Advisor

Job Description

The Agricultural & Applied Economics Department in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences seeks to fill a full-time, calendar year Academic and Student Support Advisor position. This administrative/professional faculty position will provide accurate, timely advising services to undergraduate students, undergraduate program coordination, student recruitment and retention, department and college orientation activities, active participation in the First Year Experience programs/courses, and professional representation and communication of the department and its programs to the internal/external university community, public sector, industry and alumni. Work proactively and collaboratively with the college academic affairs office. Seeking candidates willing to proactively work to improve the department and college advising and undergraduate programs and contribute to a collaborative and collegial work environment. Duties are expected to be performed onsite during the academic year.

A completed application will include a resume, a cover letter and a list of three professional references with their preferred contact information.

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree (any field); Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail; Experience working with students in an education setting related to advising and/or a degree in any relevant field (i.e., counseling, advising, education, economics, business, social science, or agriculture/life sciences); Ability to work effectively with a diverse population, including students, faculty, staff, parents, alumni, employers, and prospective students and their families.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of student development theories and services, counseling skills and recruitment, Member of National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) or similar professional organization; Experience with Banner Student, Canvas, Navigate, and/or Submittable; Demonstrated ongoing professional development within the field of advising; Experience in teaching, adult education, or public outreach

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

$52,500 - 62,500

Review Date

03/31/2023

Additional Information

A completed application packet will include a resume, a cover letter and a list of three professional references with their preferred contact information.

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges , a school of medicine , a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School , and Honors College . The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers . A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Dr. Kurt Stephenson at kurts@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

Advertised: March 1, 2023
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