Academic and Program Advisor

Job Description

The professional academic advisor in the ISE Department is a full-time administrative and professional faculty calendar year position that will assist undergraduate students in identifying and achieving their academic and professional goals. This position is responsible for providing academic and career advising services, maintaining student files and records, and delivering accurate information and advice to students about majors, minors, course options, study abroad, transfer credits, and extracurricular activities.

As a professional advisor, the position will provide timely one-on-one-advice to ISE undergraduate students, monitor the academic progress of students and initiate academic intervention for students in academic difficulty, support student registration, and develop departmental materials and presentations. The professional academic advisor will coordinate the ISE Ambassadors program, assist the department in meeting its goals related to student recruitment, persistence, retention, and graduation. Participation in evening/weekend activities is sometimes needed.

Required Qualifications

1. An advanced degree (master’s degree or higher) in education, counseling, higher education administration, or related field; or a bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, or related field, with training and work experience at a level that equates to an advanced degree.
2. Experience working in a student-focused setting (i.e. academic advising, classroom instruction, counseling, etc.).
3. Experience working with diverse student populations.
4. Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion.
5. Experience with Microsoft Office suite of applications.
6. Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience working with students and supervising, leading and/or planning student-focused activities/events in a higher educational setting.
2. Experience in and/or knowledge pertaining to university operations, policies, and procedures in areas such as registration, class scheduling, degree and graduation requirements.
3. Knowledge of Career and Professional Development practices including recruiting and placement.
4. Experience with the Banner or other student information systems.

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

$52,000-$57,000, commensurate with experience

Review Date

April 25, 2022

Additional 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 Heather Parrish at parrish1@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

Advertised: March 29, 2022
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