Senior Academic Advisor, Student Success

GW's Columbian College of Arts and Sciences ( CCAS) is the largest undergraduate school on campus and home to the liberal arts. The Columbian College of Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Academic Advising Office empowers students to make intentional, informed decisions in pursuit of their academic, professional, and personal goals. The Senior Academic Advisor introduces strategies to foster personal and academic success in a welcoming, supportive environment that values each student's experiences, identities, and strengths. The Senior Academic Advisor will also serve within an advising POD and provide students with general CCAS advising as well as serve as a liaison between the advising office and special student populations (e.g., transfer students, first-generation students, etc).

In addition to their role in the advising POD, the Senior Academic Advisor will oversee CCAS's Academic Success Program. The goal of the program is to assist students in identifying current and prior obstacles that have impeded academic progress and/or academic performance in their educational career, as well as offer supplemental academic support resources that will aid in their overall success as GW students. The Academic Success Program engages students in co-curricular programs, regular advising/coaching sessions, and referrals campus offices and resources to assist with their personal growth along their GW experience. This role supports students on academic probation, students returning to the university after suspension or leave, and other students in need of additional academic guidance. The Senior Academic Advisor will work closely with campus partners (e.g., faculty advisors, Office for Student Success, Student Support and Family Engagement, Counseling and Psychological Services, etc.) to proactively support all CCAS students in need of support.

This position provides integral academic support and direction for students navigating their academic journey. This position serves as vital resource for students and provides internal and external resources and opportunities for student development. This position assists students with navigating transitions, exploring options, overcoming challenges, and developing academic plans by individual appointments and group sessions. In this role, the Senior Academic Advisor has 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 to foster and support students' individual/specific needs and goals.

This position also supports the process for preparations and execution of major college events, such as graduation and orientation.

Duties and Responsibilities of CCAS Academic Advisors:

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.

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.

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