Senior Academic Advisor, Graduate Student Services

George Washington University

United States, D.C., Washington

Nov 09, 2024

I. JOB OVERVIEW

Job Description Summary:	The Office of Graduate Admissions and Student Services at the School of Engineering and Applied Science ( SEAS) provides professional advising services to the current SEAS graduate student body as well as to prospective domestic and international graduate students. Reporting to the Director of Graduate Enrollment and Student Services, the Senior Academic Advisor, Graduate Student Services, is responsible for guiding graduate student development in the classroom, through academic advising and co-curricular programs and opportunities. This position provides virtual and in person one-on-one academic and professional guidance to graduate students on their course of study from time of admission through graduation. This position educates students on university policies and procedures, goal setting, academic planning, and course selection. This position will be responsible for: Maintains student records in DegreeMap and Banner, from matriculation to graduation and monitor and maintain up-to-date knowledge about programs and requirements. Informs students about alternatives, limitations and possible consequences of academic decisions (e.g. adding, dropping and withdrawing from courses; change of program, major and/or transfer institution). Monitor student progress and provide counseling to support student timely program completion. Works closely with the Director of Graduate Enrollment and Student Services to monitor graduate student enrollments and report any trends or registration issues they identify with the graduate student body based that might directly impact enrollment. Develops and facilitating a wide variety of programming efforts for admitted and current graduate students. Develops and facilitates student orientation, pre-arrival meetings, and programming designed to boost school-wide yield. Serves as a member of the admissions committee, which reviews MS applications and makes recommendations to the faculty. Assists in the on-boarding and training of new academic advisors. Co-supervises the Graduate Ambassadors including hiring/on-boarding, training, and meeting with them on a consistent basis. Performs other 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.
Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:	Master's degree in education-related or counseling field preferred. Experience in an academic setting and experience of disseminating academic information and reviewing/evaluating student records, preferred. Data/Record Management Experience. Strong Organization Skills. Knowledge of engineering programs, program coordination, especially in the area of student engagement and retention. Proficiency in MS office, Banner, DegreeMap.
Hiring Range	$45,925.13 - $75,829.87
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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:	40
Work Schedule:	M-F:9:00 am to 6:00 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:	S013419
Job Open Date:	11/08/2024
Job Close Date:
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.