Engineering Academic Advisor - Student Success

Virginia Tech; Blacksburg, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tech's College of Engineering seeks an Academic Advisor to provide comprehensive, student-centered academic advising for undergraduate engineers, helping students navigate degree requirements and university policies to support success and timely degree completion.

The advisor collaborates with faculty, academic departments, and campus partners to foster career readiness and engagement in high-impact learning experiences, while upholding privacy standards (FERPA) and contributing to

Qualifications

• Master's degree or bachelor's degree with professional experience.
• Experience in a student-focused collegiate setting (advising, counseling, or related student services).
• Experience handling sensitive student information under privacy regulations (e.g., FERPA).
• Experience with university processes: orientation, course registration, degree auditing, or graduation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive student-centered academic advising for undergraduates in the College of Engineering.
• Support navigation of degree requirements, policies, and degree completion.
• Collaborate with faculty, academic departments, and campus partners to promote student success.
• Promote career readiness and engagement in high-impact educational experiences.

Skills

Student services experience

FERPA privacy compliance

Collaboration with faculty

Communication

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree with professional experience

Tools

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Job description

Virginia Tech's College of Engineering seeks an Academic Advisor to provide comprehensive, student-centered academic advising for undergraduate engineers, helping students navigate degree requirements and university policies to support success and timely degree completion.

The advisor collaborates with faculty, academic departments, and campus partners to foster career readiness and engagement in high-impact learning experiences, while upholding privacy standards (FERPA) and contributing to