Academic Advisor - Dean's Administration - Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources

The Dean's Administration in the Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for an Academic Advisor.

About the Opportunity

This position advises students within institutional colleges or departments. Responsible for ensuring that students are equipped with enough information to matriculate through the higher education system in general, and the college in specific and aids in the total development of students by providing them guidance in developing social, educational, and career goals; formulating intelligent objectives; and selecting appropriate and realistic academic majors.

We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:

• 37.5-hour work week
• 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
• 15 annual leave (vacation) days per year or more based on years of service (employee leave)
• 18 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.
• Wellness programs

What You'll Do

• Plans, implements and coordinates programming that includes, but is not limited to, multi-year initiatives and academic support services.
• Provides timely and effective academic counsel to assist students with selecting, matriculating to, and completing baccalaureate and professional degrees.
• Coordinates with the college career services center staff and central student services to assist students in selecting a major, identifying career pathways and building a professional profile for eventual placement.
• Provides advising and counseling to students who are on probationary, on deferred suspension or who have been reinstated after suspension.
• Develops and maintains curriculum for the mid-year academy for those students who are on probation.
• Develops and prepares a four- or five-year academic plan for each advisee and records plan in degree audit system (i.e. DegreeWorks). Tracks and monitors persistence and completion in accordance with academic plan and revises when necessary.
• Employs a combination of appreciative, developmental, intrusive, and prescriptive academic advising to assist students in persistence and completion of degree.
• Researches and interprets the WVU Undergraduate Catalog and Statler College policies and procedures for the purpose of assisting students matriculating to degree programs, academic majors and academic minors.
• Utilizes student information systems (i.e. Banner and SSC Campus) to track and monitor academic history and in-progress work.
• Conducts outreach to students who are identified as at-risk during early alert or midterm grade reporting processes and makes referrals to academic, career, and other support services.
• Provides guidance to students submitting appeals for academic and federal financial aid suspensions, which includes creating an academic success plan in DegreeWorks.
• Assists students with the transient approval process by reviewing course equivalencies and matching WVU courses with courses offered by the transient institution.
• Assists students with the transition from high school to college through formal convocation and orientation programs.
• Assesses student concerns and makes referrals to other University representatives/units.
• Serves on college- and/or university-wide task forces/committees that impact student success at WVU.
• Assists the Program Director in collecting and analyzing enrollment data.
• Collaborates with recruitment staff by supporting initiatives to increase yield of first time admits to deposits.
• Participates in events sponsored by the unit, which may include on campus recruiting, new student orientation, academic academies, and commencement.
• Maintains current knowledge of federal statutes (i.e. FERPA) protecting the confidentiality of academic records.

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in a STEM discipline.
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience advising or counseling.
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience in academic or student support services.
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.
• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Knowledge of student information systems (i.e. Banner, Student Success Collaborative Campus).
• Application of degree audit/planning tools (i.e. DegreeWorks).
• Expertise in different forms of academic advising (appreciative, developmental, intrusive, etc.)
• Professional oral and written communications.
• Demonstrated ability to apply critical reasoning and problem solving.
• Ability to employ interpersonal communications and conflict resolution.
• Analytical skills prudent to conducting research.
• Ability to teach young adults through formal and informal instruction.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.

• Applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter with their submission.

West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.

From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.

At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values - service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation - unite us as Mountaineers.

Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.

West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.