Academic Advisor
Job Description
The School of Neuroscience is seeking an Academic Advisor (Staff) to assist with student advising and enrollment services. This position serves as the main point of contact for undergraduate students to the School of Neuroscience. Responsibilities of the position include academic advising, monitoring students' progress, registration and scheduling, orientation, and assisting students with career planning. The academic advisor assists with developing a recruitment plan that may include student communication and recruitment materials, website, social media, and other special projects as assigned. Responsibilities also include events planning and events coordination. The successful candidate will have a service-oriented, 'how can help' you attitude to support program operations.
Required Qualifications
- Experience in academic advising, education, or career planning
- Events planning experience
- Experience with software such as Microsoft Office and Google products
- Experience such as creating, editing, and maintaining large databases
- Ability to manage confidential files and materials
- Excellent communications, organizational and analytical skills, and the ability to interact comfortably and respectfully with all individuals in a diverse multicultural environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of academic policies and procedures relevant to undergraduate programs
- Experience with Banner Student and HokieSpa
- Knowledge of federal rules and regulations (FERPA)
- Experience facilitating group sessions and making presentations
- Experience with social media platforms
- Bachelor's degree in Science, Counseling, Education, Student Development or related field, or equivalent training and/or work experience
Pay Band
3
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
$38,000 - $40,000
Review Date
7/22/2020
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 the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
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