Undergraduate Academic Advisor

Job description

Job Description Applications are invited for the position of Undergraduate Academic Advisor in the College of Science at Virginia Tech. The successful applicant will serve the Computational Modeling and Data Analytics program (CMDA) in the Academy of Data Science or other CoS departments as assigned. Cross-training to familiarize themselves with another undergraduate program offer in the College of Science is expected. As necessary, the selected candidate may assist another CoS department with advising on an intermittent basis should the need arise. The key responsibilities for the academic advisor include one-on-one advising; consistent and accurate communications with students; and confidential, consistent, and accurate maintenance of student records. The primary emphasis is on advising majors, including course selection and registration advising, creating plans of study, monitoring progress to graduation, performing graduation clearances, explaining college and university policies and procedures, communicating to students electronically, and working with students not making satisfactory academic progress to address deficiencies and create remediation plans. Required Qualificatio...