Senior Academic Advisor, GW Engineering

I. JOB OVERVIEW

Job Description Summary :

Located in the nation’s capital, The George Washington University’s School of Engineering and Applied Science (GW Engineering) is world-class school for engineering and computing research, learning and innovation. In the past 10 years, SEAS has greatly expanded its research and learning enterprise, facilitated by a 500,000 square-foot Science & Engineering Hall on our Foggy Bottom Campus that houses state-of-the-art research labs and facilities, as well as modern lecture halls and educational labs. We are a tight-knit community of faculty and students working together to shape engineering solutions to societal grand challenges.

The Office of Undergraduate Studies and Student Success is responsible for overall undergraduate student experience within the School of Engineering and Applied Science (GW Engineering) at the George Washington University. This includes academic advising, academic support, enrollment management, student services, recruitment / orientation, co-curricular engagement, interdisciplinary programs, makerspaces, and student success. It is our mission to create and foster an inclusive and supportive community that promotes learning, innovation, collaboration, leadership, and academic excellence.

This position is part of the Academic Advising, Enrollment Management, and Academic Success team that is responsible for managing the student life cycle which includes recruitment, orientation, academic advising, academic support, student services, retention, and graduation clearance for approximately 800 undergraduate students. Reporting to the Assistant Director for Academic Advising position, the Senior Academic Advisor is primarily responsible for monitoring the academic progress of an assigned cohort of about 300-400 students throughout their course of study and provides advising services, in collaboration with an assigned faculty advisor, to promote the successful completion of their degree program. In addition, the Senior Academic Advisor is responsible for leading one or more functional areas that includes but not limited to front desk management; academic success, new student orientation, study abroad, academic communications, technology enhancement, and / or special populations.

Responsibilities :

• Serves as the primary academic advisor for all assigned first-year students.
• Manage, support, and facilitate activities related to orientation, registration, retention, and graduation.
• Maintains academic records for all assigned students utilizing current enterprise systems and technologies provided by the school / university.
• Educate students on university policies and procedures, academic planning, and academic success.
• Supports co-curricular and hallmark programs in collaborations with departments, student organizations, and the Dean’s Office.
• Helps to identify issues, challenges, and barriers to student success and provide potential solutions
• Coordinate outreach to “at risk” students to provide support and connect them to appropriate campus resources.
• Enforce and maintain privacy and confidentiality requirements (ie. FERPA)
• Conduct assessments, collect data, and prepare reports as needed
• Works collaborative with the faculty advisors to monitor and support academic progress and student success
• Assist with student record audits and review to support academic standing, athletic certification, degree completion, and accreditation
• Promote, advise, and monitor students who plan to study abroad (and who are abroad) in collaboration with the study abroad advisor, faculty advisor, and co-curricular team.

Performs other work-related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position. This is a hybrid position with some days in-person in Washington, DC and some days remote.

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.

Additional Required Licenses / Certifications / Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Hiring Range

45,925.13 - $75,829.87

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 Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS)

Family

Student Affairs

Sub-Family

Academic Advising

Stream

Individual Contributor

Level

Level 2

Full-Time / Part-Time :

Full-Time

Hours Per Week : Work Schedule :

Monday - Friday 8 : 30 AM - 5 PM. Some evening or weekend events.

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 : S013575

Job Open Date : 02 / 04 / 2025

Job Close Date :

If temporary, grant funded, Sponsored Project 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 : $45,925 - $75,830