Academic Advisor

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (VT); Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Virginia Tech is seeking an Academic Advisor to provide comprehensive, student-centered academic advising for undergraduates in the College of Engineering. You will guide students through degree requirements, policies, and experiential opportunities, collaborating with faculty and campus partners to promote retention and timely degree completion.

The role emphasizes confidentiality under FERPA, supports orientation, course registration, degree auditing, and graduation requirements, and requires

Qualifications

• Master's degree in educational administration, student development, or a related field from an accredited institution; or a bachelor's degree in education, counseling, or a related field with professional experience in a relevant role at a level equivalent to an advanced degree.
• Experience working in a student-focused collegiate setting, such as academic advising, classroom instruction, counseling, or related student services.
• Experience handling sensitive student information in accordance with applicable privacy regulations (e.g., FERPA) in a professional setting
• Experience working directly with university processes in areas like orientation, course registration, degree auditing, or graduation requirements

Skills

Student-focused work

FERPA/privacy aware

University processes familiarity

Education

Master's degree in educational administration or related field

Bachelor's degree in education or counseling

Tools

Banner/PeopleSoft/Starfish/Navigate

Job description

Job Description

The Academic Advisor provides comprehensive student-centered academic advising and support for undergraduate students within the College of Engineering. This position supports students in navigating academic programs, degree requirements, and university policies while promoting student success, retention, and timely degree completion. The advisor collaborates closely with faculty, academic departments, and campus partners to support student development, career readiness, and engagement in high-impact educational experiences.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in educational administration, student development, or a related field from an accredited institution; or a bachelor's degree in education, counseling, or a related field with professional experience in a relevant role at a level equivalent to an advanced degree.
• Experience working in a student-focused collegiate setting, such as academic advising, classroom instruction, counseling, or related student services.
• Experience handling sensitive student information in accordance with applicable privacy regulations (e.g., FERPA) in a professional setting
• Experience working directly with university processes in one or more of the following areas: student orientation, course registration, degree auditing, or graduation requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with NACADA academic advising pillars, competencies, and standards, demonstrated through professional development, membership, conference participation, or direct application in an advising role.
• Experience using student information systems such as Banner, PeopleSoft, Starfish, or Navigate, or comparable degree audit and case management software.
• Experience presenting information to individuals and groups in a professional or educational setting, such as advising appointments, classroom instruction, orientations, or workshops.
• Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent tools for document creation, data management, and electronic file organization in a professional setting.

Pay Band

4

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

$25.00 to $35.00 per hour, commensurate with experience.

Hours per week

20-28 (Depending on Case Load)

Review Date

September 21, 2026

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 Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 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.

Please contact Cole Tankersley at [e-mail] durring regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.