Job Description
Please see Special Instructions for more details. Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status
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 a 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 the 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 include but are 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 collaboration 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 (i.e., FERPA).
Conduct assessments, collect data, and prepare reports as needed.
Works collaboratively with the faculty advisors to monitor and support academic progress and student success.
Assist with student record audits and reviews 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree in education field or related field is desired.
Knowledge of and/or experience with engineering or computer science students/programs.
Experience in academic advising and/or student success for college students is preferred.
Proficient in enterprise systems (Banner, DegreeMap, Salesforce, Box) or similar systems.
Prior experience in recruitment and orientation activities is desired.
Comfortable learning new technology and proficient in MS Office.
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 .
II. JOB DETAILS
Campus Location: Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College/School/Department: School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS)
Family: Academic Advising
Level: Level 2
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
Hours Per Week: 40
Work Schedule: 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: 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.
Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Are you a current employee of The George Washington University? Yes
No
* For current GW employees, have you completed your Introductory Employment Period (IEP)? (As a reminder, employees in their IEP are not eligible to apply for other internal university staff and research positions until the IEP is complete.) Yes, IEP complete
No, still in IEP
N/a - not a current GW employee
* What is your expected salary range? (Open Ended Question)
Documents needed to Apply Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Optional Documents
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