Exploratory Academic Advisor

**Working Title**: Exploratory Academic Advisor

**State Role Title**:N/A

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

**Position Status**:Full-Time

**College/Division**:Student Academic Success & Enrollment Mgt

**Department**: 100536 - University Advising

**Pay Rate**:Commensurate with Experience

**Beginning Review Date**:5/25/2024

**Specify Range or Amount**:
**Is this a JMU only position? **No

**Is this a grant-funded position? **No

**Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? **No

**About JMU**:
Mission
We are a community committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives.

Vision
To be the national model for the engaged university: engaged with ideas and the world.

Who We Are
Located in the heart of Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA. With a population of just over 53,000, Harrisonburg is one of the most diverse communities in the Commonwealth of Virginia. JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and inclusive environment for students, faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 20,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty.

JMU offers thriving programs in the liberal arts, science and technology, and professional disciplines at the undergraduate, master’s and doctoral levels. The university is committed to expanding diversity, fostering equity and inclusion, and supporting superlative teaching and scholarship. JMU has achieved national recognition for the high quality of its academic programs, focus on maintaining strong student/faculty interaction, and innovative faculty research.

**General Information**:
University Advising seeks a highly motivated individual to join an experienced, respected, and student-centered team of full-time academic advisors. In support of student academic success and engagement, University Advising team members are committed to the development of the whole student; offer expertise on curricular requirements and academic expectations; enhance student connections with the university and community; remain highly accessible and responsive to their students and multiple constituencies; actively collaborate with colleagues throughout the university and beyond; and engage in pursuits that ensure their own professional development.

Within the office of the Vice Provost for Student Academic Success and Enrollment Management, this is a full-time, 12-month, Administrative and Professional Faculty position in University Advising, reporting to the Associate Director of University Advising.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:
+ Advise current and prospective exploratory, undergraduates considering different academic options; students in transition between majors; and special student populations to include, for example, international and discontinued students.
+ Provide general academic advising support for students and families seeking assistance and guidance through the University Advising e
- mail, phone calls, and other outreach.
+ Advise assigned student caseload, monitor academic progress, communicate regularly with advisees, ensure access and responsiveness, and connect with campus resources and opportunities to foster sense of community and enrich student experience.
+ Help students formulate meaningful and appropriate academic plans based on their interests and goals, providing guidance on the General Education curriculum, degree requirements, and academic opportunities.
+ Contribute to campus-wide initiatives and priorities, committees, orientation processes, and recruitment events.
+ Serve as advising resource for faculty and administrators, building and maintaining effective partnerships with academic departments and offices across campus.
+ Contribute actively to University Advising team and campus academic advising network through regular meetings, information sharing, and professional development opportunities.
+ Utilize campus-wide advising technology and maintain electronic student records and accurate data.
+ Collaborate on efforts to ensure updated online and print advising resources for students and colleagues.
+ May teach courses such as UNST 102 as needed and based on interest and qualifications.
+ Other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications**:
Required:
+ Master’s degree.
+ Demonstrated commitment to diversity, access, and inclusion.
+ Exceptional work ethic.
+ Strong attention to detail combined with appreciation for the big picture.
+ Willingness to work independently, collaboratively, and under supervision.

Preferred:
+ Academic advising experience working directly with undergraduates.
+ Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to relate meaningfully with undergraduates.
+ Excellent oral and