Undergraduate Student Academic Advisor

Overview

Undergraduate Student Academic Advisor

Department: College of Science
Classification: Education Support Spec 3
Job Category: Classified Staff
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)
Location: Fairfax, VA
Workplace Type: Hybrid Eligible
Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for visa sponsorship
Pay Band: 04
Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience
Criminal Background Check: Yes
Works with Minors check: Yes

Posting Open Date: November 25, 2025
Open Until Filled: Yes

Opening on: Nov 25 2025

Location: Fairfax, VA

About the Department:

The mission of the Department of Computational and Data Sciences (CDS) at George Mason University is threefold: (a) Deliver high-quality education in Computational and Data Sciences at the undergraduate and graduate levels through its undergraduate, certificate, masters, and two PhD programs - Computational Science and Informatics (CSI) and Computational Social science (CSS); (b) Develop, conduct, and disseminate rigorous cutting-edge externally funded research in a range of application areas in which computational science, data science, modeling, and simulation play a key role.

It strives to deliver on its commitment to conducting relevant impactful research through its collaborations with various government and industry partners at the regional and national levels; and (c) In line with the mission of George Mason and the College of Science, the Department is committed to continually engaging with high school, undergraduate and graduate students as well as stakeholder communities through research, internship and summer programs, and collaborations both within and outside the university.

Statement on Building an Inclusive Culture
George Mason University College of Science (Mason Science) is committed to advancing inclusive excellence and fostering an environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation throughout our STEM community. At Mason Science, our values include cultivating an organizational culture that promotes belonging, respect, and civility. We believe that varied opinions, cultures, and perspectives are what provides vibrancy, innovation and growth to an academic community.

By prioritizing cultural responsiveness in academics, teaching, research, and global engagement, we strive to attract faculty and staff who exemplify the Mason Science mission and vision.

About the Position:

The Undergraduate Academic advisor leads and manages the undergraduate advising program for the Department of Computational and Data Sciences (CDS), supporting a dynamic and growing population of approximately 450 majors and minors. This full-time, student-centered classified position plays a pivotal role in fostering student success through personalized academic advising, strategic program development, and active student engagement.

The Advisor is responsible for designing, implementing, and continuously refining a comprehensive advising structure tailored to the unique needs of students pursuing interdisciplinary studies in computational science and data analytics. The Advisor will also assist students and faculty in understanding George Mason s academic policies and procedures, with a focus on the curricular and research pathways within Computational and Data Sciences.

The role will actively research and integrate new analytical tools, data platforms, or emerging technologies to enhance advising services for the CDS student population. This position plays a critical role in supporting student recruitment and retention in CDS programs, promoting timely graduation, and enriching the overall academic experience for students pursuing computational and data science at George Mason University.

Responsibilities:

Academic Advising & Student Support

• Guide CDS students on academic policies, procedures, and graduation requirements;
• Creates a welcoming advising experience that meets students where they are with patience and compassion, equity-minded patience, and respect that encourages student persistence and success;
• Conducts in-depth, one-on-one advising appointments and provides detailed follow-up communication to support student success while…