What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academic Advisor position at The George Washington University?
I. JOB OVERVIEW
Job Description Summary :
The George Washington University’s School of Business (GWSB) endeavors to be a preeminent business school recognized for scholarly research, teaching excellence, innovative curricula, and a focus on the responsible management of organizations in the global environment. The mission of GWSB is to lead with the GWSB S.P.I.R.I.T. by placing students first, improving student placement outcomes, leveraging international advantage and reputation, enhancing research impact, being inclusive, and professionally collaborating to realize this vision together. In support of this mission, the GWSB Undergraduate Programs office is searching for an Academic Advisor. This individual is a key contributor to developing forward thinking and inclusive business leaders, a core aspiration of the Undergraduate Programs office.
This entry level position provides integral academic support and direction for students navigating their academic journey. This position serves as an information hub for students and provides internal and external resources and opportunities for students. This position assists students with navigating transitions, exploring options, overcoming challenges, and developing academic plans by individual appointments and group sessions. This role masters knowledge and understanding of GW rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and academic curriculum, tracks and manages student records, develops, maintains, and enhances internal projects that further student success, and enhances programming for specific student populations in order to ensure student success and support students’ individual / specific needs. This position supports events such as orientation and graduation, maintains student records from matriculation to graduation, and monitors and responds to student inquiries for transfer credit, leave of absence, and registration.
Reporting to the Assistant Director (Curriculum) for Undergraduate Academic Advising, this role does not include direct reports.
The key responsibilities are :
- Provides guidance to students on their course of study from orientation through graduation.
- Educates students on University policies and procedures, goal setting, academic planning, and course selection providing referrals to other resources on campus, as appropriate.
- Serves on committees and / or fulfill programming responsibilities such as New Student Orientation, GWSB Commencement Activities, Admissions Panels, or other committees or assignments as requested by the Vice Dean.
Performs 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. 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.
Additional Required Licenses / Certifications / Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications :
Preferred Qualifications :
Hiring Range
43,888.00 - $67,654.90
GW Staff Approach to Pay
How is pay for new employees determined at GW?
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.
II. JOB DETAILS
Campus Location :
Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College / School / Department :
School of Business (SB)
Family
Student Affairs
Sub-Family
Academic Advising
Stream
Individual Contributor
Level
Level 1
Full-Time / Part-Time :
Full-Time
Hours Per Week : Work Schedule :
Monday through Friday 9 : 00am to 6 : 00pm some nights and weekends.
Will this job require the employee to work on site?
Employee Onsite Status
Hybrid
Telework :
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?
Posting Number : S013508
Job Open Date : 01 / 03 / 2025
Job Close Date : 01 / 18 / 2025
If temporary, grant 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 / 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.
Salary : $43,888 - $67,655
