University Advising Coordinator

Virginia Wesleyan University•Virginia Beach, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The University Advising Coordinator manages an assigned caseload of first-year and undeclared students, serving as a Student Success Coach and providing individualized academic guidance and support. Working with the Registrar's Office, Academic Affairs, Enrollment, and the Associate Vice President for Student Success, the Coordinator contributes to the development and implementation of academic advising policies, student success initiatives, and programs that enhance the student experience and promote academic achievement. The Coordinator develops and manages an advising program from new-student enrollment deposits through students’ declaration of an academic major, and implements a structured, skills-based advising pathway and calendar model. The role also supports student transitions, registration, orientation, campus programming, faculty advising concerns, and the continuous improvement of advising and student success practices. This is a full-time, 12-month, exempt administrative appointment in the Student Success department at Batten University in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The position reports to the Associate Vice President for Student Success. The annual salary is in the mid-$50,000 range, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in higher education, education, student affairs, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
At least two years of professional experience working directly with students in a university or higher education setting.
Demonstrated experience supporting academic success initiatives, student advising, or administration of academic policies and procedures.
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills, including the ability to establish effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and University leadership.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, coordinate student-centered initiatives, and maintain accurate student records.
Ability to exercise sound professional judgment, maintain confidentiality, and provide responsive, student-focused support.
Commitment to fostering student engagement, academic achievement, and an inclusive and supportive learning environment.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in higher education administration, student affairs, counseling, education, or a related field.
Experience providing academic advising, student success coaching, or first-year student transition support in a higher education environment.
Familiarity with developmental advising models, academic retention strategies, and student success best practices.
Experience coordinating academic registration, orientation programs, or student engagement initiatives.
Experience collaborating across academic and administrative departments to support institutional student success goals.

Responsibilities

Develop and manage a comprehensive academic advising program for first-year and undeclared students, beginning with new student enrollment deposits and continuing through declaration of an academic major.
Implement a structured, skills-based advising pathway and calendar model that promotes academic planning, student development, and timely progression toward degree completion.
Manage an assigned caseload of first-year and undeclared students, providing individualized and group advising focused on academic success, goal setting, and degree planning.
Collaborate with Enrollment staff to facilitate prospective students’ transition to enrolled students through effective communication, coordination, and adherence to established best practices.
Provide guidance and direction to Student Success Coach staff assisting incoming first-year and transfer students with academic advising and transition to university life.
Coordinate and implement registration for incoming first-year students, including appropriate academic guidance and course placement assistance.
Participate in planning and implementing annual student success initiatives and events, including the Major/Minor Festival and collaborative programming with campus departments.
Collaborate with the Associate Vice President for Student Success and Assistant Vice President for Campus Life to develop and implement new student orientation programs supporting academic preparation and successful integration into the University.
Provide consultation and assistance to faculty regarding academic advising concerns involving students who have declared majors, as requested.
Serve on the Committee for Academic Standing and participate in other University committees as assigned.
Support continuous evaluation and improvement of academic advising practices, student engagement strategies, and student success initiatives.
Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Associate Vice President for Student Success.