Undergraduate Academic Advisor

Job Description

Applications are invited for the position of Academic Advisor in the College of Science at Virginia Tech. The successful applicant will serve the Department of Psychology or other College of Science department as assigned. 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 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. 

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 - exempt; occasional evenings and weekends for events

Review Date

December 1, 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