Hybrid Undergraduate Academic Advisor for Student Success

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (VT); Blacksburg (VA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tech seeks an Undergraduate Academic Advisor to support students in navigating degree programs and policies, promoting retention and timely graduation. The role collaborates with faculty and campus partners to foster career readiness and engagement in high-impact experiences.

In addition to advising, the position provides academic program support, scheduling, and curriculum-related processes, with hybrid on-campus and remote work, requiring on-campus presence for meetings and activities.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in relevant field or bachelor's degree with significant related experience.
• Experience providing academic support to undergraduate students.
• Coordinating multiple projects, activities, or administrative functions while meeting deadlines.
• Communicating policies, procedures, instructions to diverse constituents.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and other common applications.

Responsibilities

• Advise students on academic programs, degree requirements, and policies to promote success and timely degree completion.
• Provide academic program support on undergraduate operations and scheduling.
• Assist with curriculum-related processes and advising resources.
• Support departmental outreach and recruitment efforts.
• Contribute to operational activities to enhance the advising office's effectiveness.

Skills

Academic advising

Student support

Project coordination

Policy communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree with experience

Relevant field knowledge

Tools

Banner

Microsoft Office

Job description

Virginia Tech seeks an Undergraduate Academic Advisor to support students in navigating degree programs and policies, promoting retention and timely graduation. The role collaborates with faculty and campus partners to foster career readiness and engagement in high-impact experiences.

In addition to advising, the position provides academic program support, scheduling, and curriculum-related processes, with hybrid on-campus and remote work, requiring on-campus presence for meetings and activities.