Academic Advisor, College of Business Advising and Support Center

Academic Advisor, College of Business Advising and Support Center

Position Type: Administrative & Professional (Non‑teaching Faculty)

Position Status: Full‑Time

FLSA Status: Exempt:
Not Eligible for Overtime

Pay Rate: Maximum Starting – $60,000

Mission:
We are a community committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives.

Vision:
To be the national model for the engaged university: engaged with ideas and the world.

Who We Are:

Harrisonburg, VA – a vibrant community of 52,000 residents, about 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond.

JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering an outstanding education and supportive environment for students, faculty, and staff.

The College of Business (CoB) welcomes applicants for the position of Academic Advisor. The Advising and Support Center (ASC) provides advice and support to over 5,000 undergraduate business majors and minors. The ASC’s mission is to encourage student growth by providing quality advising and programming designed to empower students in making informed decisions and achieving academic and professional goals.

The ASC meets with students one‑on‑one and in group settings to discuss course selection, develop individualized academic plans, and recommend success strategies.

• Advise students on academic policies and degree requirements
• Work with students to identify academic goals and develop academic plans
• Monitor progress of student caseload
• Collaborate with colleagues
• Communicate with students through multiple channels
• Represent the ASC and/or CoB at various events
• Facilitate strengths‑based coaching conversations with students
• Engage students in experiential learning opportunities
• Assist students with major and/or career transitions
• Refer students to specialized resources
• Maintain confidential student records
• Teach first‑year seminar
• Alert director and/or department head of special situations
• Assist with collection and evaluation of data to inform practices
• Embodiment of technology to assist and enhance responsibilities
• Participate in professional development opportunities

Required:

• Master’s degree
• Prior advising experience
• Excellent interpersonal, written, oral, and listening communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and appreciation of the center’s vision
• Superb critical thinking, problem‑solving, and judgment skills
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
• Outstanding organizational skills
• Exceptional work ethic

Preferred:

• Master’s in a related field (counseling, education, college student personnel, etc.)
• Advising experience in higher education
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development
• Comfort with technology and multiple information systems
• Teaching experience

Candidates must complete the online employment application and upload the following documents:

• Cover letter
• Resume

The names and contact information for three references will be requested as part of the application.

Interested parties may contact Emilie Bradshaw, Search Chair, by email at okelleed.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.

We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity at .

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