Academic Advisor, College of Business Advising and Support Center (Part-Time)
About The Position
The College of Business at James Madison University is seeking a part-time Academic Advisor for its Advising and Support Center (ASC), whose professional staff support more than 5,000 undergraduate business majors and minors. The ASC encourages student growth through quality advising and programming that helps students make informed decisions and achieve academic and professional goals. Staff meet with declared and prospective students individually and in groups to discuss course selection, develop individualized academic plans for timely completion of graduation requirements, and recommend strategies for success. The ASC also monitors student progression, coordinates the college’s formal acceptance process, assists departments with enrollment management, and communicates with stakeholders. This position averages up to 29 hours per week over the course of a calendar year, including summers, and offers no benefits. It is a part-time wage position expected to begin on or around January 1, 2027. Employment is contingent on successfully completing a criminal background check.
Requirements
- Excellent oral, written, and listening communication skills.
- Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work both in a team setting and independently.
- Ability to learn quickly, adapt to a fast-changing environment, and manage multiple priorities.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with college students, especially advising experience.
Responsibilities
- Advise students on academic policies and degree requirements.
- Help students identify academic goals and develop academic plans.
- Monitor the progress of an assigned student caseload.
- Collaborate with colleagues.
- Communicate with students through multiple channels.
- Represent the Advising and Support Center and/or College of Business at 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.
- Alert the director and/or department head to special situations.
- Assist with collecting and evaluating data to inform practices.
- Use technology to assist with and enhance responsibilities.
- Participate in professional development opportunities.
Benefits
- The posting states this part-time position has no benefits. The employer overview mentions paid vacation, sick leave, parental leave, community service leave, 19 paid holidays annually, health insurance options, Virginia Retirement System retirement benefits, the Balanced Dukes employee well-being program, and a tuition waiver program; these are described as JMU benefits generally, not as benefits for this position.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
