Academic Advisor

Job Description

We are seeking student-focused Academic Advisors to support undergraduate students in Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, and Electrical and Computer Engineering. All positions require a minimum of one day or more per week of onsite work in Blacksburg, VA.

The Academic Advisor provides comprehensive student-centered academic advising and support for undergraduate students within the College of Engineering. This position supports students in navigating academic programs, degree requirements, and university policies while promoting student success, retention, and timely degree completion. The advisor collaborates closely with faculty, academic departments, and campus partners to support student development, career readiness, and engagement in high-impact educational experiences.

• Master’s degree in educational administration, student development, or a related field from an accredited institution; or a bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, or a related field with professional experience in a relevant role at a level equivalent to an advanced degree.
• Experience working in a student-focused collegiate setting, such as academic advising, classroom instruction, counseling, or related student services.
• Experience handling sensitive student information in accordance with applicable privacy regulations (e.g., FERPA) in a professional setting.
• Experience working directly with university processes in one or more of the following areas: student orientation, course registration, degree auditing, or graduation requirements.

• Familiarity with NACADA academic advising pillars, competencies, and standards, demonstrated through professional development, membership, conference participation, or direct application in an advising role.
• Experience using student information systems such as Banner, People Soft, Starfish, or Navigate, or comparable degree audit and case management software.
• Experience presenting information to individuals and groups in a professional or educational setting, such as advising appointments, classroom instruction, orientations, or workshops.
• Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent tools for document creation, data management, and electronic file organization in a professional setting.

• Overtime Status:
  Exempt – Not eligible for overtime.
• Appointment Type:
  Regular.
• Salary Information: $58,000 and up to commensurate with experience.
• Hours per week: 40.
• Review Date:
  June 26, 2026.

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

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 Cheri Warren at CheriW during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.