Academic Advisor

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School Of Nursing – SON Deans Office

Virginia Commonwealth University seeks an Academic Advisor to support undergraduate nursing students. This role assists with recruitment, retention, and student success through advising, record keeping, and coordination of programs.

• Provide guidance on academic matters and factors affecting performance.
• Work with students, faculty, and other stakeholders from admission through graduation to ensure academic success.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records for enrollment management and reporting purposes.
• Plan and facilitate group advising sessions, workshops, and information sessions.
• Support departmental and university retention and enrollment initiatives.
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding, and coordination of activities to facilitate student advising, progression and success.
• Provide excellent customer service to students, faculty, SON leadership and other constituents.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling, student personnel, higher education administration, or related field, or equivalent training and experience.
• Minimum 1 year of full-time advising experience working directly with students.
• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively and autonomously.
• Demonstrated excellence in oral and written communication skills.
• Must be detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in MS Office Suite and Google’s cloud collaboration services.
• Demonstrated experience fostering an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a diverse population.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with the mission of an urban‑research university and experience working with a diverse student population.
• Demonstrated ability to problem‑solve.
• Understanding of student development theory.
• Experience working with students in health profession majors.
• Experience working in a high‑volume office that offers exceptional customer service while maintaining positive interpersonal skills.

Commensurate with experience starting at $53,000.

All full‑time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax‑deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well‑being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.

Exempt

No

Yes

Hybrid

91021 – Open

January 27

Contact Name: Bruna Soria Galvarro
Contact Email: soriagalvaba