Undergraduate Academic Advisor in Pamplin College of Business
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Job no: 531640
Work type: Administrative & Professional
Senior management: College of Business
Department: Dean of Business
Location: Blacksburg, Virginia, Hybrid
Categories: Academic Advising / Support
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 Pamplin majors (75%)
• Additional duties, including tasks related to personal talents and/or areas of interest (25%)
• 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 written and verbal 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
• 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
Commensurate with experience starting at $50,000
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
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