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Academic Advisor

Virginia Tech -
Blacksburg, VA

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Job Details

Full-time
$60,000 - $63,000 a year

Qualifications

School experience
Confidential information handling
Academic institution experience
Experience at colleges/universities
University experience

Full Job Description

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Blacksburg, Virginia, United States

Myers-Lawson School of Construction

Academic Advising / Support

Faculty (Salaried)

Virginia Tech

Job Description

The Myers-Lawson School of Construction (MLSoC) Academic Advisor will be cross-trained in the Building Construction (BC) and Construction Engineering and Management (CEM) programs, serving undergraduate students.

The following duties are customary for this position, but are not to be interpreted as all-inclusive:

Provide academic and career advising services to approximately 300 BC and CEM undergraduate students
Deliver accurate information and advice to students about majors/minors and course options
Identify educational and career options appropriate for each student and assist with the analysis of each option, including possible outcomes and their implications
Monitor the academic progress of students
Identify current and potential needs or problem areas (e.g., study skills, tutoring, counseling) and refer students to appropriate campus resources for assistance
Support class scheduling, enrollment, and systems related to class registration
Maintain student files and records; document all pertinent student information
Interpret and explain college and university policies and procedures
Participate in recruiting activities for the university, college, and department, including but not limited to new student orientation, new student welcome, change of major information sessions, open house, course request group advising, plan of study workshops, etc.
Communicate in a highly professional manner with department faculty, university administrators, researchers, staff, students, and campus visitors
Communicate in a highly professional manner with department faculty, university administrators, researchers, staff, students, and campus visitors

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree in educational administration, student development, or a related field from an accredited university, or a bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, or a related field, with training and work experience at a level equivalent to an advanced degree. Experience working in a student-focused collegiate setting (e.g., academic advising, classroom instruction, counseling). Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain a high level of confidentiality. Experience in and/or knowledge of university operations, policies, and procedures in areas such as orientation, course registration, and degree and graduation requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

Working knowledge of NACADA academic advising pillars, competencies, and standards. Experience with student information systems, such as Banner, PeopleSoft, Starfish, Navigate, and degree audit software. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and present information clearly in one-on-one and group settings. Ability to occasionally work on an alternative schedule to facilitate advising and new student programming/events, as well as travel for recruiting purposes as needed. Work history showing strong computer skills in electronic file management, word processing, database management, and spreadsheets. working history showing excellent communication and presentation skills.

Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

$60,000 - $63,000

Hours per week

40 hours - regular schedule, plus as needed

Review Date

08/03/2026

Additional Information:

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

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