Undergraduate Academic Advisor

Virginia Tech•Blacksburg, VA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Applications are invited for the position of Undergraduate Academic Advisor in the College of Science at Virginia Tech. This is a full-time, administrative and professional faculty, calendar-year position. The successful candidate will serve in the Statistics Department within the College of Science. The advisor will play a vital role in supporting student success through comprehensive academic guidance and student-centered engagement. This position is primarily onsite, with an expectation of regular in-person engagement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and advising experience
Excellent communication, organizational, time management, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet established deadlines
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Google Workspace equivalents (Docs, Sheets, Gmail)
Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain strict confidentiality in accordance with FERPA, university, and departmental guidelines
Proven ability to effectively engage with diverse populations, including students, faculty, staff, parents, alumni, and prospective students and their families
A criminal conviction check will be required.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree from an accredited institution, preferably in student development, counseling, education, or a related field
Experience working within an academic unit, including roles in academic advising, student services, recruitment, and/or curriculum processes

Responsibilities

Providing one-on-one advising
Maintaining clear, consistent, and accurate communication with students
Ensuring the confidential and precise management of student records
Guiding students on course selection and registration
Developing individualized plans of study
Monitoring academic progress toward graduation
Completing graduation clearance processes
Interpreting and communicating university and college policies and procedures
Engaging in electronic communication with students
Supporting students who are not making satisfactory academic progress by identifying challenges and developing targeted remediation plans
Participating in cross-training to support other undergraduate programs within the College of Science
Occasionally assisting other departments with advising needs as they arise
Supporting students in First-Year Experience courses