Undergraduate Academic Advisor Job at Virginia Jobs, Blacksburg, VA

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  • Virginia Jobs
  • Blacksburg, VA

Job Description

Job Description Applications are invited for the position of Undergraduate Academic Advisor in the College of Science at Virginia Tech. This is a full-time administrative and professional faculty calendar year position. The successful applicant will serve the Department of Physics. The key responsibilities for the academic advisor include one-on-one advising; consistent and accurate communications with students; and confidential, consistent, and accurate maintenance of student records. The primary emphasis is on advising majors, including course selection and registration advising, creating plans of study, monitoring progress to graduation, performing graduation clearances, explaining college and university policies and procedures, communicating to students electronically, and working with students not making satisfactory academic progress to address deficiencies and create remediation plans. Cross-training to familiarize themselves with another undergraduate program offered in the College of Science is expected. As necessary, the selected candidate may assist another College of Science department with advising on an intermittent basis should the need arise. The College of Science seeks candidates with the demonstrated potential to contribute effectively to a advising team dedicated to creating a positive, dynamic, and inclusive environment. Required Qualifications

  • Master's Degree from an accredited institution, preferably in student development, counseling, or education, or Bachelor's Degree with equivalent training and/or experience in advising;
  • Excellent communication, organizational, time management, problem solving, and interpersonal skills;
  • Ability to work independently to meet deadlines and set work priorities;
  • Knowledge in MS Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, and Outlook) and their Google application equivalents (e.g., Doc, Sheets, Gmail);
  • Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain high level of confidentiality by following FERPA, university, and department guidelines;
  • Ability to work effectively with a diverse population, including students, faculty, staff, parents, alumni, and prospective students and their families.
Preferred Qualifications - Employment experience in academic unit, including previous work in areas of academic student services, advising, recruiting, and curriculum processes. Overtime Status Exempt: Not eligible for overtime Appointment Type Regular Salary Information $53,000 - $58,000 Hours per week 40; occasional evenings and weekends for events Review Date Monday, June 2, 2025 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 endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance . These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development. 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, ethnicity or 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 Brandi Webbat [email protected] regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event. Virginia Jobs

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