Academic Advisor

The George Washington University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The George Washington University is seeking an Academic Advisor for its School of Business to provide academic support, guidance, and resources to students. This role emphasizes student success through effective advising and programming initiatives, contributing to the university’s mission to create forward-thinking business leaders.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Retirement savings

Tuition benefits

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree conferred by start date.
• Experience in academic settings preferred.
• Ability to advise diverse student backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Provides guidance on course study from orientation to graduation.
• Educates students on policies and academic planning.
• Supports events like orientation and graduation.

Skills

Counseling techniques

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status

I. JOB OVERVIEW

Job Description Summary:

The George Washington University’s School of Business ( GWSB ) endeavors to be a preeminent business school recognized for scholarly research, teaching excellence, innovative curricula, and a focus on the responsible management of organizations in the global environment. The mission of GWSB is to lead with the GWSB S.P.I.R.I.T. by placing students first, improving student placement outcomes, leveraging international advantage and reputation, enhancing research impact, being inclusive, and professionally collaborating to realize this vision together. In support of this mission, the GWSB Undergraduate Programs office is searching for an Academic Advisor. This individual is a key contributor to developing forward thinking and inclusive business leaders, a core aspiration of the Undergraduate Programs office.

This entry level position provides integral academic support and direction for students navigating their academic journey. This position serves as an information hub for students and provides internal and external resources and opportunities for students. This position assists students with navigating transitions, exploring options, overcoming challenges, and developing academic plans by individual appointments and group sessions. This role master’s knowledge and understanding of GW rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and academic curriculum, tracks and manages student records, develops, maintains, and enhances internal projects that further student success, and enhances programming for specific student populations in order to ensure student success and support students’ individual/specific needs. This position supports events such as orientation and graduation, maintains student records from matriculation to graduation, and monitors and responds to student inquiries for transfer credit, leave of absence, and registration.

Reporting to the Assistant Director (Curriculum) for Undergraduate Academic Advising, this role does not include direct reports.

The key responsibilities are:

• Provides guidance to students on their course of study from orientation through graduation.
• Educates students on University policies and procedures, goal setting, academic planning, and course selection providing referrals to other resources on campus, as appropriate.
• Serves on committees and/or fulfill programming responsibilities such as New Student Orientation, GWSB Commencement Activities, Admissions Panels, or other committees or assignments as requested by the Vice Dean.

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.

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 an academic setting to include at least one year of experience disseminating academic information and reviewing/evaluating student records preferred.
• Sound counseling techniques with sensitivity and discretion to effectively advise students of various social, cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds in the resolution of problems.
• Demonstrated ability in making quality decisions and judgments in analyzing and evaluating student data and academic records.
• Ability to interpret, recommend and implement academic policies, procedures, and regulations as related to academic advising.
• Strong interpersonal and public presentation skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task with demanding time-frames, and pay attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Experience working independently under general direction in a high volume, fast paced, team-oriented environment, exercising good judgment, creativity and initiative in performance of job responsibilities in higher education.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office, and other software is preferred.
• Skill, knowledge, and experience in effective academic advising techniques. Ability to evaluate students’ needs, and facilitate student decision making.

GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs.

II. JOB DETAILS

Campus Location:

Campus Location: Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.

College/School/Department:

College/School/Department: School of Business (SB)

Family

Sub-Family

Sub-Family Academic Advising

Stream

Level

Level Level 1

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Hours Per Week: 40

Work Schedule:

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 9:00am to 6:00pm -- some nights and weekends.

Will this job require the employee to work on site?

Will this job require the employee to work on site? Yes

Employee Onsite Status

Employee Onsite Status Hybrid

Telework:

Telework: Yes

Required Background Check:

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

Internal Applicants Only?

Internal Applicants Only? No

Posting Number:

Posting Number: S013731

Job Open Date:

Job Open Date: 06/02/2025

Job Close Date:

If temporary, grant funded, Sponsored Project 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 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.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you currently employed with The George Washington University?
  • No
  • Yes
• * For current GW employees, have you completed your Introductory Employment Period (IEP)? (As a reminder,employees in their IEP are not eligible to apply for other internal university staff and research positions until the IEP is complete.)
  • Yes, IEP complete
  • No, still in IEP
  • N/a - not a current GW employee
• * What is your expected salary range?

  (Open Ended Question)

Documents needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
Optional Documents
• Cover Letter

Human Resource
Management & Development



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