Academic Advisor, College of Professional Studies

George Washington University, United States

Updated: 27 days ago
Location: Washington, PENNSYLVANIA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
I. JOB OVERVIEW


Job Description Summary:
To spark new thinking, just add friction. Your unique perspective and experiences can make you successful in your career.
At the George Washington University’s (GW) College of Professional Studies (CPS), you’ll collaborate with a diverse group of experts from across disciplines and backgrounds, who will challenge you to rethink assumptions, test your ideas, and look at ways to make the greatest impact. Here, you’ll learn how to use your skills to make an impact that ripples outward through industries and communities, elevating your career trajectory and connecting you to corners of the world you never thought possible.
In support of this mission, CPS seeks an outstanding individual to be an Academic Advisor. The Academic Advising team proudly provides services for our diverse, talented, and purpose-driven undergraduate and graduate students, both on-campus and online. Through virtual and face-to-face, individual and group sessions, workshops, and programs, the team empowers students to develop goals, navigate academic programs, and explore their academic and professional fields. CPS’s Academic Advising team develops positive mentoring relationships with our students.
The primary focus of the Academic Advisor, College of Professional Studies is to be the main information hub for students and provide a variety of academic advising and support services. This entry-level position:
  • Assists students with navigating transitions, exploring options, overcoming challenges, and developing academic plans through individual appointments and group sessions.
  • Masters knowledge and understanding of GW rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and academic curriculum, tracks students’ progress, manages records.
  • Collaborates with the CPS admissions/recruitment team and other colleagues and offices through the University.
  • Coordinates and participates in new student orientation, graduation, and other events.
  • Maintains student records from matriculation to graduation; and monitors and responds to student inquiries for transfer credit, leave of absence, and registration. 


Specific Duties Include:
  • Advises students from orientation through graduation.
  • Monitors students’ progress and communicates program requirements and opportunities with them.
  • Connects with students on probation and students with incomplete or missing grades.
  • Audits degree progress and processes degree clearances.
  • Develops or enhances programming and supports relevant student events.
  • Participates in a committee, project, or working group about new student orientation, the student experience, curriculum, graduation, or advising operations.
  • Maintains a positive and constructive demeanor treating all staff, students, faculty, and campus visitors with professionalism, courtesy and respect. 

This position does not typically have direct reports but may schedule, train and supervise temporary staff or student workers. 
Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position, including supporting any program within CPS. 
This position reports to the Assistant Dean of Students and resides on the Foggy Bottom campus in Washington, DC. It will be hybrid meaning some days in the office on campus and some days remote, depending on the needs of the department. 
Minimum Qualifications:

Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in higher education, particularly academic advising, is highly preferred.
  • Ability to understand university policy, explain it to students, faculty, and staff, and apply it to specific situations. Effectively communicates through both written and verbal means, demonstrating strong attention to detail.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills; enjoys working as part of a small, strong team as well as independently to achieve program goals and objectives; able to manage multiple priorities to meet deadlines in a fast-paced office.
  • Recognizes the challenges students face when dealing with complex academic issues.
  • Proficient in common business and communication apps (e.g. including Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, webex/zoom). Knowledge of, and/or willingness to learn, student information systems and other technology used to track degree progress (e.g., Banner, DegreeWorks, Salesforce, Documentum).
Typical Hiring Range $41,016.94 - $56,379.08 How is pay for new employees determined at GW?

II. JOB DETAILS


Campus Location: Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College/School/Department: College of Professional Studies (CPS)
Family Student Affairs
Sub-Family Academic Advising
Stream Individual Contributor
Level Level 1
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
Hours Per Week: 40
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8am - 5pm
Will this job require the employee to work on site? Yes
Employee Onsite Status Hybrid
Telework: Yes
Required Background Check: Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status
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The GW benefits programs are designed to care for you by providing a variety of options that offer security and support for you to thrive at various life and career stages.
Benefits include :
  • Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision plans, FSA and HSA
  • Retirement savings programs
  • Tuition remission for employees and dependents tuition exchange program for dependents
  • Generous paid time off including winter break
Internal Applicants Only? No
Posting Number: S012919
Job Open Date: 03/21/2024
Job Close Date:
If temporary, grant funded or limited term appointment, position funded until:
Background Screening Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
EEO Statement:

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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