Cyber Security Engineering Academic Advisor (Hybrid)

Cooperative Education; Fairfax (VA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

George Mason University in Fairfax, VA, invites applications for Academic Advisor in the Department of Cyber Security Engineering. The role provides comprehensive advising to undergraduates, graduates, and prospective students, helping them plan coursework, monitor progress, and access campus resources.

The position emphasizes student engagement, retention, graduation timing, and collaboration with faculty.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent.
• Experience advising, student support, or client services.
• Ability to explain complex policies to diverse audiences.
• Experience data entry and using databases and email/inbox management.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent presentation and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, SIS/CRM tools and data management.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic advising to undergraduate, graduate, and prospective Cyber Security Engineering students.
• Plan and implement student engagement programs to promote retention.
• Develop workshops on academic planning and career development.
• Maintain and utilize Patriot Connect to manage advising records.
• Coordinate departmental events and special projects as assigned.
• Assist with graduation audits and communicate degree progress to students.

Skills

Customer service

Advising

Communication

Presentation

Organization

Time management

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Active listening

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Patriot Connect

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CRM

LMS

AI tools

Job description

George Mason University in Fairfax, VA, invites applications for Academic Advisor in the Department of Cyber Security Engineering. The role provides comprehensive advising to undergraduates, graduates, and prospective students, helping them plan coursework, monitor progress, and access campus resources.

The position emphasizes student engagement, retention, graduation timing, and collaboration with faculty.