Undergraduate Academic Advisor

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.

Location:

Blacksburg, Virginia

• Providing one-on-one advising to students, maintaining accurate and confidential records.
• Guiding majors on course selection and registration.
• Developing individualized plans of study and monitoring academic progress toward graduation.
• Completing graduation clearance processes.
• Interpreting and communicating university and college policies and procedures.
• Engaging in electronic communication with students.
• Identifying challenges for students not making satisfactory progress and developing remediation plans.
• Participating in cross‑training to support other undergraduate programs within the College of Science and occasionally assisting other departments.
• Opportunity for involvement in First‑Year Experience courses.

• Strong academic advising expertise and student‑centered approach.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High standards of accuracy and confidentiality in record keeping.
• Effective problem‑solving, sound judgment, and ability to support students in overcoming academic challenges.
• Highly organized, adaptable, and able to collaborate across programs.
• Commitment to fostering a supportive and welcoming learning community.

• 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 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.

• 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.

• Regular appointment type.
• Salary begins at $53,000 and is commensurate with relevant experience.
• Hours:
  
  40 per week (exempt); occasional evenings and weekends for events.
• Review date:
  July 13, 2026.

Required criminal conviction check.

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