Job Description
The Virginia Tech College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences is seeking applicants for an assistant/associate director of advising*. This full-time position will be a key member of the Undergraduate Academic Affairs team in the college, a diverse organization that includes over 4,000 students in more than 40 majors.
This position collaborates with the Director of Advising on strategic advising initiatives and provides primary academic support for students related to academic interventions and academic eligibility. Additionally, this position will coordinate all aspects of the College’s transfer credit needs and serve in a leadership capacity by supporting College-wide events. As and if needed, this position may also assist with academic advising and first-year experience course instruction.
*Position level will be dependent on the selected candidate’s education and experience related to the role.
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree in education, student development or affairs, higher education, counseling, or a related field
Extensive prior work experience in a student-focused higher educational setting
Ability to work both independently and with a team in a fast-paced environment
Thorough understanding of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the ability to practice a high level of confidentiality and discretion regarding academic records
Prior experience in, knowledge of, or familiarity with supporting students and their family members, faculty, and staff who identify with historically and continuously underrepresented, underserved, and/or minoritized groups
Strong computer literacy skills, particularly in electronic files and database management
High attention to detail and accuracy in one’s work
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Preferred Qualifications
Extensive prior work experience in academic advising, career advising, or counseling within a higher educational setting
Experience with developing, implementing, and/or leading programs focused on undergraduate student success
Demonstrated ability to gather and analyze data for identifying trends and needs for academic programming and intervention strategies
Experience using student information systems, such as Banner and Navigate
Knowledge of, familiarity with, or experience in one or more of the academic disciplines housed within the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences
Familiarity with student development and/or academic advising theories or competencies
Membership in (or a modeling of the core values of) NACADA or other student-focused professional associations
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
Commensurate with experience with a minimum starting salary of $65,000
Review Date
November 12, 2024
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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