Dean of Academic Advising & Student Success

Georgetown University; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgetown University is seeking an Academic Advisor (College) to support undergraduates across ~50 majors/minors. You will advise, monitor progress toward degrees, review transfer credits, study abroad, and ensure integrity of academic records for ~300 advisees. The role emphasizes cura personalis and collaboration with campus offices.

The position is hybrid, requires strong communication, organizational skills, and a commitment to liberal arts education within Georgetown’s Jesuit tradition.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an academic field appropriate to a college of arts and sciences.
• 3–5 years’ experience in higher education advising or administration.
• Demonstrated interest in academic advising.
• Appreciation for the value of a liberal arts education.
• An understanding of Georgetown’s Jesuit and Catholic identity.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; good listening skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet time-sensitive deadlines, and set priorities.
• Strong orientation to detail.
• A penchant for problem-solving.
• Ability to work well under pressure and function as a team player.
• Sensitivity to the needs and concerns of a diverse student population.

Responsibilities

• Advise 3700 undergraduates pursuing ~50 majors and ~50 minors in BA/BS programs.
• Review/approve transfer credit, study abroad, changes to a student’s academic program, and exceptions in the degree audit.
• Maintain academic files and ensure integrity of the academic record for approximately 300 advisees.
• Monitor students’ progress toward degrees and assist with registration and academic policy interpretation.
• Collaborate with campus partner offices and participate in orientation, Parents Weekend and Commencement activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Diplomacy

Diversity sensitivity

Team player

Teaching experience

Counseling experience

Jesuit/Catholic identity understanding

Liberal arts appreciation

Interest in academic advising

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in an academic field appropriate to a college of arts and sciences

Master's degree in an academic field appropriate to a college of arts and sciences

Tools

Student Information Systems (SIS)

Job description

Georgetown University is seeking an Academic Advisor (College) to support undergraduates across ~50 majors/minors. You will advise, monitor progress toward degrees, review transfer credits, study abroad, and ensure integrity of academic records for ~300 advisees. The role emphasizes cura personalis and collaboration with campus offices.

The position is hybrid, requires strong communication, organizational skills, and a commitment to liberal arts education within Georgetown’s Jesuit tradition.