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Job Description
Reporting to an Assistant Director of Advising, the Academic Advisor serves as a full-time (calendar year) administrative/professional faculty member in the Pamplin College of Business, Undergraduate Programs. This is a hybrid position with a set rotation of in-office and remote days.
Position responsibilities are divided as follows:
Academic advising for undergraduate students in all business majors (75%)
Additional duties, including tasks related to personal talents and/or areas of interest (25%)
Required Qualifications
•Bachelor’s degree in business, education, counseling, or a related field, coupled with training and/or experience that may equate to an advanced degree
•Working knowledge of academic advising offices, programs, policies, and software
•Prior student-focused work experience in a higher education setting, including areas within academic or student affairs
•Previous experience in, or knowledge of, supporting students who identify with historically and continuously underrepresented, underserved, and/or minoritized groups in higher education
•Excellent communication and presentation skills
•Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail
•Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion by following FERPA guidelines
•Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Preferred Qualifications
•Master’s degree in business, education, counseling, higher education administration, or a related field
•Experience using student information systems such as Banner and Navigate
•Knowledge of academic policies and procedures within higher education institutions
•Member of NACADA or similar professional organization
Pay Band
N/A
Appointment Type
Restricted
Salary Information
Commensurate with experience with a minimum starting salary of $45,000
Review Date
2/3/2023
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.
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