Graduate Academic Advisor
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Job Location:
Alexandria, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
The Graduate Academic Advisor serves as the primary point of contact for current and prospective Flex MBA students and provides comprehensive academic advising and student support throughout the student lifecycle. This position supports full-time and part-time Flex MBA students and plays a critical role in advancing student success retention and program completion.
This position reports directly to the Director of MBA Programs and works closely with program leadership faculty Graduate Programs staff and university partners to ensure effective advising services accurate record maintenance and seamless program operations. This role supports recruitment initiatives onboarding academic progression monitoring and contributes to continuous program improvement efforts.
Key responsibilities for this role will include:
Providing Comprehensive Academic Advising- Serve as the primary advisor to Flex MBA students guiding curriculum planning course selection academic progress and degree completion while interpreting and applying university and program policies.
Supporting Student Success & Retention- Monitor academic standing identify at-risk students implement proactive interventions and contribute to onboarding engagement and retention initiatives across the student lifecycle.
Managing Registration Records & Compliance- Ensure accurate advising documentation maintain student records verify degree requirements and uphold compliance with institutional policies and FERPA standards.
Contributing to Recruitment & Enrollment Efforts- Participate in recruitment activities provide pre-admission advising support admissions review processes and assist with yield and retention strategies.
Collaborating to Advance Program Operations- Partner with Flex MBA leadership faculty and cross-functional teams to enhance advising workflows support program initiatives and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.
Work Location & Flexibility:
This position will be based in Virginia Techs Innovation Campus. To ensure comprehensive training and integration into our college culture the Graduate Academic Advisor will be fully on-site for the first six months. After this period the role may shift to a hybrid schedule with up to one day of telework per week subject to departmental needs.
Required Qualifications
Masters degree in higher education counseling business or related field; or bachelors degree with significant relevant experience.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse graduate student population.
Experience interpreting academic policies and advising students in an educational setting.
Experience with administrative software systems student information systems and data management tools.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain confidentiality.
Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience advising graduate and/or undergraduate students.
Familiarity with student information systems (e.g. Banner Navigate CRM systems).
Knowledge of graduate academic policies degree auditing and registration processes.
Experience working with professional or executive student populations.
Experience supporting international students.
Ability to contribute to data-informed advising practices.
Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Restricted
Salary Information
starting at $55000; commensurate with experience
Hours per week
N/A
Review Date
4/21/2026; open until filled
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its mottoUt Prosim(That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is aninclusive communitydedicated 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 eightundergraduate colleges aschool of medicine aveterinary medicinecollegeGraduate School andHonors College.The university has a significant presence across Virginia including Blacksburg the greater Washington D.C. area the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke sites in Newport News and Richmond and numerousExtension officesandresearch institutes.A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees students or applicants on the basis of age color disability sex (including pregnancy) gender gender identity gender expression genetic information ethnicity or national origin political affiliation race religion sexual orientation or military status or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about discuss or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation please contact Samantha Gagnetat regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
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