Senior Academic Advisor, First-Year Experience

Job Description Summary

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:

Duties:

• Assisting students with navigating transitions, exploring options, overcoming challenges, and developing academic plans by individual appointments and group advising sessions
• Assisting the Director with the creation of a first-year experience for incoming CCAS first-year students
• Plan co-curricular networking and personal development programming for first-year experience students
• Assisting CCAS students toward the successful completion of their first academic year at GW by providing outreach, guidance, and timely feedback
• Preparing workshops (e.g., first-year course scheduling workshop prior to Spring registration) and programming specifically for first-year CCAS 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
• 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
• Enhance programming for specific student populations in order to ensure student success and support students’ individual needs
• Participating in large-scale University events such as new student orientation, graduation, etc.
• 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.

Typical Hiring Range
Commensurate with Experience. How is pay for new employees determined at GW?

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

Hours Per Week: 40

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 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: S012240

Job Open Date: 06/20/2023

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/Affirmative Action 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.