Undergraduate Academic Advisor in Pamplin College of Business

Blacksburg, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

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%)

Required Qualifications

Bachelors 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

Preferred Qualifications

Masters 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

Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

Minimum starting salary of 55000

Hours per week

40 hours - exempt position

Review Date

September 15 2025

Additional Information

The Pamplin College of Business is looking to fill multiple academic advisor positions which are full-time (calendar year) administrative/professional faculty positions. These are hybrid positions with a set rotation of in-office and remote days.

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

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Job DescriptionReporting 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.Po...