West Virginia University · 2 days ago
Academic Advisor / Senior Academic Advisor – Talent Pool
Morgantown, WV
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
1+ years expWest Virginia University is building a talent pool of qualified professionals interested in future Academic Advisor and Senior Academic Advisor opportunities across institutional colleges and departments. Academic Advisors and Senior Academic Advisors play a critical role in supporting student success by guiding students through academic planning, persistence, and degree completion.
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Responsibilities
Providing timely and effective academic advising to support students in selecting, matriculating into, and completing degree programs
Developing and maintaining multi-year academic plans using degree audit and planning tools (e.g., DegreeWorks)
Monitoring student progress, persistence, and completion, revising plans as needed
Supporting students on academic probation, deferred suspension, or reinstatement, including development of academic success plans
Conducting outreach to at-risk students identified through early alert or midterm processes and referring them to appropriate support services
Interpreting and applying university policies, procedures, and catalog requirements
Utilizing student information systems (e.g., Banner, Student Success Collaborative) to track academic progress
Collaborating with campus partners including career services, recruitment, and central student services
Participating in orientation, recruitment, academic programming, and commencement-related events
Serving on college- or university-wide committees and initiatives that support student success
Maintaining compliance with federal and institutional regulations, including FERPA
Senior-level opportunities may include additional leadership, mentoring, program development, data analysis, or strategic responsibilities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required at a minimum
At least one (1) year of experience in academic advising, counseling, or student support services
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered, and all qualifications must be met by the time of employment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Experience with student information and advising systems (e.g., Banner, SSC Campus, DegreeWorks)
Knowledge of developmental, appreciative, intrusive, and prescriptive advising approaches
Strong oral and written communication skills
Critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical abilities
Ability to work with sensitive information confidentially
Interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
Ability to educate and support diverse student populations
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Based on the academic unit, a master's degree may be required to cover teaching responsibilities
Additional years of progressively responsible advising or student success experience
Demonstrated ability to manage complex caseloads, initiatives, or mentoring responsibilities
Benefits
37.5-hour work week
Paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
Annual leave (vacation) days per year
Sick days per year (for when you’re ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family’s, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ’s.
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Company
West Virginia University
West Virginia University offers academic programs in order to earn bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degrees.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$20.97MKey Investors
National Institute of Nursing ResearchU.S. Department of AgricultureU.S. Department of Commerce
2025-02-01Grant· $2.7M
2024-10-29Grant· $7.82M
2024-09-17Grant· $0.72M
Leadership Team
Lori Hazlehurst
Professor Pharmaceutical Sciences
Michael Benson
President and Professor of History
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