Academic Advisor, College of Business Advising and Support Center
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Working Title: Academic Advisor College of Business Advising and Support Center
State Role Title:N/A
Position Type:Administrative & Professional (Non-teaching Faculty)
Position Status: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Exempt: Not Eligible for Overtime
College/Division: College of Business
Department: 100674 - COB-Differential Tuition
Pay Rate:Commensurate with Experience
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Is this a JMU only positionNo
Is this a grant-funded positionNo
Is this a Conflict of Interest designated positionNo
Beginning Review Date:07/11/2025
About JMU:
Mission
We are a community committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives.
Vision
To be the national model for the engaged university: engaged with ideas and the world.
Who We Are
Located in the heart of Virginias beautiful Shenandoah Valley the city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington D.C. and Richmond VA. With a population of just over 53000 Harrisonburg is one of the most diverse communities in the Commonwealth of Virginia. JMU is a selective public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and inclusive environment for students faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 20000 undergraduate and 1900 graduate students with over 1000 full-time instructional faculty.
JMU offers thriving programs in the liberal arts science and technology and professional disciplines at the undergraduate masters and doctoral levels. The university is committed to expanding diversity fostering equity and inclusion and supporting superlative teaching and scholarship. JMU has achieved national recognition for the high quality of its academic programs focus on maintaining strong student/faculty interaction and innovative faculty research.
General Information:
The College of Business (CoB) welcomes applicants for the position of Academic Advisor. The professional staff of the CoB Advising and Support Center (ASC) provides advice and support to 4500 undergraduate business majors and minors. The ASCs mission is to encourage student growth by providing quality advising and programming designed to empower students in making informed decisions leading to achievement of academic and professional goals. The ASC regularly meets with students one-on-one and in group settings to discuss course selection develop individualized academic plans to ensure timely completion of graduation requirements and recommend success strategies. The ASC meets with declared and prospective students monitors student progression coordinates the colleges formal acceptance process assists departments with enrollment management and communicates with various stakeholders. The position is a 12-month Administrative and Professional Faculty appointment beginning on or around August 1 2025.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Advise students on academic policies and degree requirements
Work with students to identify academic goals and develop academic plans
Monitor progress of student caseload
Collaborate with colleagues
Communicate with students through multiple channels
Represent the ASC and/or CoB at various events
Facilitate strengths-based coaching conversations with students
Engage students in experiential learning opportunities
Assist students with major and/or career transitions
Refer students to specialized resources
Maintain confidential student records
Teach first-year seminar
Alert director and/or department head of special situations
Assist with collection and evaluation of data to inform practices
Embody technology to assist and enhance responsibilities
Participate in professional development opportunities
Qualifications:
Required:
Masters degree
Prior advising experience
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to relate meaningfully with undergraduates
Excellent communication skills including writing oral and listening
Strong attention to detail with appreciation for centers vision
Superb critical thinking problem solving and judgement skills
Willingness to work independently as well as collaboratively
Outstanding organizational skills
Preferred:
Masters in related field (counseling education college student personnel etc.)
Advising experience in higher education
Interest in professional development
Exceptional work ethic
Comfort with technology and multiple information systems
Teaching experience
Additional Posting Information:
Candidates must complete the online application and upload the following documents:
Cover letter
Resume
The names and contact information for three references will be requested as part of the application.
Interested parties may contact Doreen Liccione Search Chair by email at
Conditions of Employment:
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.
E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.
EEO Statement:
James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age color disability gender identity or expression genetic information national origin parental status political affiliation race religion sex sexual orientation or veteran status.
We promote access inclusion and diversity for all students faculty staff constituents and programs believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.
Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: .
Reasonable Accommodation:
If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at or You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office located at 752 Ott Street Harrisonburg VA 22807 and we will be happy to assist you.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Advisor
