Academic Advisor

The Academic Advisor will play an integral role in ensuring that the Civil and Environmental Engineering undergraduate program is aligned with the VT motto, "UT Prosim," 'That I May Serve' by participating in innovative student success initiatives and developing processes to further improve student services and enhance departmental support for individual student needs. This role is student-facing and supports both current and prospective Civil and Environmental Engineering students in the College of Engineering.

The following duties are core to the position:
• Provide academic and career advising services to approximately 300 civil and environmental engineering undergraduate students.
• Assist students in identifying appropriate educational and career options and analyzing each option.
• Monitor academic progress of students. Identify problem areas and refer students to appropriate campus resources (e.g. tutoring and counseling) for assistance.
• Interpret and explain college and university policies to students.
• Maintain student records and document all pertinent student information while maintaining a high level of confidentiality.
• Assist in the awarding of departmental undergraduate scholarships.
• Participate in recruiting and advising activities for the university, college, and department, including but not limited to new student orientation, new student welcome, change of major information sessions, open house, prospective student visits, course request advising, and plan of study workshops.
• Communicate in a professional manner with departmental faculty, university administrators, researchers, staff, students, and campus visitors.

Occasional evening and weekend work will be required at times to support activities related to core job functions. The successful candidate will also be expected to perform other duties as assigned to support student success and the department’s mission.

• Master’s degree in educational administration, student development, engineering, or related field from an accredited university or a bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, engineering, or related field, with training and work experience at a level that equates to an advanced degree.
• Demonstrated experience working in a student-focused collegiate setting (i.e. academic advising, classroom instruction, counseling, etc.)
• Demonstrated strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills with an emphasis on student-centered outcomes and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to work independently and successfully prioritize multiple tasks effectively over an extended period of time.
• An ability to use general office software with good file management practices and a willingness to learn new computer applications as necessary to support position responsibilities.
• Demonstrated experience in and/or knowledge pertaining to university operations, policies, and procedures in areas such as orientation, course registration, degree and graduation requirements.

• Advising experience with a working knowledge of NACADA academic advising pillars, competencies, and standards
• Demonstrated experience learning and working in a dynamic environment, both individually and as a part of a team.
• Proven record to show an ability to comprehend and communicate technical careers in Civil & Environmental Engineering.
• History with experience with student information systems, such as Banner, PeopleSoft, Starfish, Navigate, and degree audit software

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Regular

Starting salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

40

08/18/2025

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

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.

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