Assistant/Associate Director of Advising

21 hours ago

Blacksburg, United States Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Full time
Assistant/Associate Director of Advising

Job no: 531397
Work type: Administrative & Professional
Senior management: Liberal Arts and Human Sciences
Department: Dean-Liberal Arts & Human Sciences
Location: Blacksburg, Virginia
Categories: Academic Advising / Support

Job Description

The Virginia Tech College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences is seeking applicants for an assistant/associate director of advising*. This full-time position will be a key member of the Undergraduate Academic Affairs team in the college, a diverse organization that includes over 4,000 students in more than 40 majors.

This position collaborates with the Director of Advising on strategic advising initiatives and provides primary academic support for students related to academic interventions and academic eligibility. Additionally, this position will coordinate all aspects of the College's transfer credit needs and serve in a leadership capacity by supporting College-wide events. As and if needed, this position may also assist with academic advising and first-year experience course instruction.

*Position level will be dependent on the selected candidate's education and experience related to the role.

Required Qualifications
• Master's degree in education, student development or affairs, higher education, counseling, or a related field
• Extensive prior work experience in a student-focused higher educational setting
• Ability to work both independently and with a team in a fast-paced environment
• Thorough understanding of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the ability to practice a high level of confidentiality and discretion regarding academic records
• Prior experience in, knowledge of, or familiarity with supporting students and their family members, faculty, and staff who identify with historically and continuously underrepresented, underserved, and/or minoritized groups
• Strong computer literacy skills, particularly in electronic files and database management
• High attention to detail and accuracy in one's work
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications
• Extensive prior work experience in academic advising, career advising, or counseling within a higher educational setting
• Experience with developing, implementing, and/or leading programs focused on undergraduate student success
• Demonstrated ability to gather and analyze data for identifying trends and needs for academic programming and intervention strategies
• Experience using student information systems, such as Banner and Navigate
• Knowledge of, familiarity with, or experience in one or more of the academic disciplines housed within the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences
• Familiarity with student development and/or academic advising theories or competencies
• Membership in (or a modeling of the core values of) NACADA or other student-focused professional associations

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

Commensurate with experience with a minimum starting salary of $65,000

Review Date

November 12, 2024

Additional Information

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

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.

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 Amanda Weaver at amandaweaver@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

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