International Programs Academic Advisor - Part Time

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 827,000 - 1,488,000; Part time

Job summary

Virginia Tech''s Language and Culture Institute is hiring a part-time Academic Advisor to support students in the Intensive English Program and AdvantageVT. Reporting to the Associate Director, you will assist with registration, monitor progress, and conduct advising and transition meetings.

You will collaborate with LCI faculty, staff and undergraduate admissions to promote student success and progression. May teach a class if enrollment warrants and hours are 20-30 per week.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Education or related field with TESOL experience preferred.
• Experience with English language learners at university level.
• Experience in academic advising.
• Experience serving as an academic coordinator or assistant.
• Skilled in data collection, analysis and survey instruments.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic advising and student support for IEP and AVT students.
• Assist students with registration and monitor progress and attendance.
• Conduct advising and transition meetings; collaborate with faculty and admissions.
• Support student success and progression through coordination with VT departments.
• May teach a class if enrollment warrants.

Skills

Experience with English language Learn

Academic advising experience

Experience as academic coordinator

Data collection and analysis

Ability to manage multiple projects

Education

Master’s degree in Education

Bachelor’s degree with extensive experience

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Job description

Virginia Tech''s Language and Culture Institute is hiring a part-time Academic Advisor to support students in the Intensive English Program and AdvantageVT. Reporting to the Associate Director, you will assist with registration, monitor progress, and conduct advising and transition meetings.

You will collaborate with LCI faculty, staff and undergraduate admissions to promote student success and progression. May teach a class if enrollment warrants and hours are 20-30 per week.