Academic Advisor - Department of Engineering; JMU

Working Title: Academic Advisor - Department of Engineering (JMU Only)

State Role

Title:

N/A

Position Type: Administrative & Professional (Non-teaching Faculty)

Position Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Exempt:
Not Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: College of Integrated Science and Engineering

Department: 100590 - Department of Engineering

Pay Band: N/A

Pay Rate: Commensurate with Experience

Specifying Range or Amount:

Is this a JMU only position? Yes. This is a JMU only recruitment, only current JMU employees are eligible to apply.

Is this a grant-funded position? No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No

Beginning Review Date: 07/10/2026

General Information:

The Department of Engineering seeks a highly motivated individual to join the department as an undergraduate academic advisor. The successful candidate will hold in-person and electronic meetings with our students, manage and perform student advising, and coordinate our student ambassadors to serve and support the department.

Along with academic advising, this position will coordinate recruitment efforts.

This is a full-time, 12-month, Administrative and Professional Faculty position in the Department of Engineering, working under the supervision of the Academic Unit Head.

• Provide academic advising to declared Engineering students.
• Advise assigned students, monitor academic progress, communicate regularly with advisees, and connect them with campus resources and opportunities to foster a sense of community and enrich student experience.
• Help Engineering students formulate meaningful and appropriate academic plans based on their interests and goals, providing guidance on the General Education curriculum, major and degree requirements, and academic opportunities.
• Communicate processes for succeeding in the engineering major and direct students to resources when not making progress.
• Serve the department through committees, service projects, and academic and curricular initiatives.
• Support students on academic probation and suspension by helping them understand academic expectations and identify strategies to improve academic performance.
• Participate in first‑year orientation.
• Represent the department at academic open houses and other recruitment events and respond to inquiries about our academic programs.
• Manage departmental social media accounts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience communicating through a variety of technology platforms.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to relate meaningfully with undergraduates.
• Strong attention to detail combined with appreciation for the big picture.
• Ability to work independently, collaboratively, and under supervision.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree.
• Academic advising or comparable higher education experience working directly with undergraduates.
• Exceptional work ethic.
• Excellent oral and written communication, time management, organizational and problem‑solving skills.
• Familiarity with national trends and best practices in academic advising profession and higher education.

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