Academic Advising Support
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Job Description
Job Description
Supports the Biological Sciences Undergraduate Office and departmental teaching program. Provides general firstcontact student advising and coordinates additional academic advising by academic advisors as needed. Schedules appointments for prospective students and parents. Prepares and maintains advisee/advisor lists for Biological Sciences and Microbiology majors. Completes course substitutions and clears students for graduation. Enters and edits timetable and teaching load information each fall/spring semester and winter/summer session. Prepares reports pertaining to departmental teaching and student data. Coordinates textbook orders and provides administrative support to Undergraduate Office personnel. Assists with event planning.
Required Qualifications
Experience in a professional environment; experience in office administration or program support; experience with personal computers and Microsoft Office products; evidence of excellent interpersonal and communication skills while working with a diverse clientele; demonstrated organizational skills; ability to set priorities and work independently and on multiple projects at once; ability to stay focused and work courteously and professionally with many interruptions.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Navigate. Experience with the Canvas Learning Management System. Experience with the Virginia Tech timetable scheduling system. Experience with the Virginia Tech teaching load and student perception of teaching (SPOT) systems. Experience with Virginia Tech Student Systems and and Degree Audit Reporting System (DARS).
Pay Band
3
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
Commensurate with experience
Review Date
March 17 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 handson transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problemsolvers. A comprehensive landgrant 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 36000 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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Employment Type
Full-Time
