Academic Advisor School of Business
Academic Advisor School of Business
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All fulltime university staff are eligible for VCUs robust benefits package that includes: comprehensive health benefits paid annual and holiday leave granted up front generous tuition benefit retirement planning and savings options taxdeferred annuity and cash match programs employee discounts wellbeing resources abundant opportunities for career development and advancement and more. Learn more about VCUs benefits here.
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Position Summary:
The Business Student Success Advising team within the School of Business is seeking a highly motivated and qualified candidate to apply for the role of Academic Advisor position. This position will report to the Executive Director of Academic Advising. Academic Advisors provide general academic advising services to students and advisingbased perspectives to University colleagues and public stakeholders such as students familymembers and prospective students. By integrating interpersonal and communication skills with general knowledge of curricula policies (departmental collegiate and University) resources and student development advisors help students identify options set academic and developmental goals and make progress toward those goals.
Advisors participate in programs and initiatives that facilitate student engagement success and retention. Advisors also provide advising data and collaborate with academic and other University operational units on matters that impact student recruitment success and retention.
Typical Responsibilities:
Understand the role of advising in supporting the mission of VCU.
Possess general information concerning the academic and demographic profiles of VCU students including retention data.
Understand curricula information (including program of study and general education requirements) for area of advising specialization.
Understand graduation requirements and graduation application procedures.
Understand academic regulations procedures and deadlines.
Know the required courses (including prerequisite information) for area of advising specialization.
Understand VCU transfer policies and procedures.
Understand Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements for financial aid.
Be Knowledgeable of VCU student resources Counseling Student Accessibility and Educational Opportunity Career Center Student Financial Management Center).
Know when and how to make appropriate referrals to other university resources.
Know about resources of the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA).
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors level degree from an accredited institution or university in a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
One year of professional work experience in a college or university setting.
Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect professionalism and civility with a population of faculty staff and students from various backgrounds and experiences or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to ask searching questions and practice active listening.
Ability to analyze and solve problems.
Ability to develop plan and implement short and longrange goals.
Ability to manage time and establish priorities.
Ability to make appropriate recommendations based on logical and justifiable reasoning.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to foster a welcoming and supportive environment for students.
Ability to foster a cooperative work environment with supervisor and colleagues.
Ability to manage and maintain accurate records and databases.
Ability to interpret and effectively use advising information on eServices DegreeWorks and the NavigateStudent Success Management Tool.
Ability to use computers and related software applications.
Ability to navigate VCU websites to locate advising information (e.g. course information bulletins forms etc).
Preferred Qualifications:
Masters level degree from an accredited institution or university in a related field.
Demonstrated experience providing academic career or individualized counseling in a higher education setting
Additional Information:
Priority will be given to candidates who submit their applications by 5/2/25.
Typical Schedule: Monday Friday 40 hours per week and may require periodic weekend and evening hours. This position is inperson at the School of Business in Richmond VA but is eligible for a limited hybrid and flexible work schedule once training is complete and must be coordinated and approved by the supervisor of this role. Hybrid and flexible arrangements may not be possible during campus events or high student service periods.
The Advising team within the Business Student Success department is committed to the growth and professional development of its team members and will provide opportunities to foster a culture of learning and career development.
Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity affirmative action university providing access to education and employment without regard to race color religion national origin age sex political affiliation veteran status genetic information sexual orientation gender identity gender expression or disability.
Ann Carter
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Advisor
