Senior Academic Advisor, First-Year Experience

George Washington University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 47,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

George Washington University’s Columbian College of Arts and Sciences seeks a Senior Academic Advisor for First-Year Experience to guide new students through their academic journeys. You will work with CCAS staff to support transitions and create individualized academic plans, leveraging GW resources and campus partners.

The role involves advising, program development, and collaboration across offices to promote student success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 2 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Master’s degree or higher in a relevant area of study.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with navigating transitions, exploring options, overcoming challenges, and developing academic plans by individual appointments and group advising sessions.
• Master knowledge of GW rules, regulations, policies, and procedures as well as the academic curriculum and its rigor.
• Track and manage student records through paper and electronic systems.
• Attend staff meetings and professional development opportunities to strengthen the team.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance internal projects that further student success and advisor accessibility.
• Assist with review/assessment of first-year experience course for newly admitted CCAS first-year students.
• Participate in large-scale University events such as new student orientation, graduation, etc.
• Plan and execute workshops, co-curricular networking, and personal development programming for first-year experience students.
• Collaborate with the Office of Student Success, Career Services Center, Center for Student Engagement, Academic Commons, Registrar’s Office, and other campus partners in planning first-year advising activities.

Skills

Advising undergraduate students

Strong communication skills

Collaboration with campus partners

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree or higher

Job description

Senior Academic Advisor, First-Year Experience

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Job Overview

The George Washington University’s Columbian College of Arts and Sciences (CCAS) is the largest undergraduate school on campus and home to the engaged liberal arts. The CCAS Undergraduate Academic Advising Office provides integral support to students navigating their unique academic journeys.

The Senior Academic Advisor position will serve as an invaluable supporter for CCAS students – they are aware of resources and opportunities both within the University and the community at large. In addition, Senior Academic Advisors engage in meaningful conversations with students to promote critical thinking about how the student’s interests can be realized in the creation of a personal academic plan. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Reporting to the Assistant Director, the Senior Advisor will assist students with navigating transitions, exploring options, overcoming challenges, and developing academic plans by individual appointments and group advising sessions
• Possessing a mastery of knowledge and understanding of GW rules, regulations, policies, and procedures as well as the academic curriculum and its rigor
• Tracking and managing student records through both paper and electronically
• Attending staff meetings and professional development opportunities in order to continue the flow of ideas and learning to strengthen the team
• Developing, maintaining, and enhancing internal projects that further student success and advisor accessibility
• Assisting the Director with review/assessment of first-year experience course for newly admitted CCAS first-year students
• Participating in large-scale University events such as new student orientation, graduation, etc.
• Planning and executing workshops, co-curricular networking, and personal development programming for first-year experience students
• Collaborate regularly with the Office of Student Success, Career Services Center, Center for Student Engagement, Academic Commons, Registrar’s Office, and other campus partners in planning and implementing the first-year experience advising activities

Perform other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 2 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Master’s degree or higher in a relevant area of study. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• A demonstrated commitment to a career in higher education.
• 2 years’ experience in advising undergraduate students.

Hiring Range

$47,073.26 - $64,771.35

Healthcare Benefits

GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs.

Job Details

• Campus Location: Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
• College/School/Department: Columbian College of Arts & Sciences (CCAS)
• Family: Student Affairs
• Sub-Family: Academic Advising
• Stream: Individual Contributor
• Level: Level 2
• Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
• Hours Per Week: 40
• Work Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
• Will this job require the employee to work on site?: Yes
• Employee Onsite Status: Hybrid
• Telework: Yes
• Required Background Check: Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
• Special Instructions to Applicants: Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status
• Internal Applicants Only?: No
• Posting Number: S014512
• Job Open Date: 10/09/2026
• If temporary, grant funded, Sponsored Project funded or limited term appointment, position funded until:
• Background Screening: Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
• EEO Statement: The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Documents Needed to Apply

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Contact

2013 H Street, NW, 3rd Floor Washington, DC 20006

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