University Advising Coordinator

About the company

Virginia Wesleyan University

Higher education · 51 to 200 employees

What you'll do

• Develop and manage a comprehensive academic advising program for first-year and undeclared students, beginning with new student enrollment deposits and continuing through the declaration of an academic major.
• Implement a structured, skills-based advising pathway and calendar model that promotes academic planning, student development, and timely progression toward degree completion.
• Manage an assigned caseload of first-year and undeclared students, providing individualized and group advising sessions focused on academic success, goal setting, and degree planning.
• Collaborate with Enrollment staff to facilitate the transition of prospective students to enrolled students, ensuring effective communication, coordination, and adherence to established best practices.
• Provide guidance and direction to Student Success Coach staff who assist incoming first-year and transfer students with academic advising and the transition to university life.
• Coordinate and implement the registration process for incoming first-year students, ensuring students receive appropriate academic guidance and course placement assistance.
• Participate in the planning and implementation of annual student success initiatives and events, including the Major/Minor Festival and collaborative programming with other campus departments.
• Collaborate with the Associate Vice President for Student Success and the Assistant Vice President for Campus Life in developing and implementing new student orientation programs that support academic preparation and successful integration into the University.
• Provide consultation and assistance to faculty regarding academic advising concerns involving students who have declared majors, as requested.
• Serve as a member of the Committee for Academic Standing and participate in other University committees as assigned.
• Support the continuous evaluation and improvement of academic advising practices, student engagement strategies, and student success initiatives.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Associate Vice President for Student Success.
• Bachelor's degree in higher education, education, student affairs, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of two years of professional experience working directly with students in a university or higher education setting.
• Demonstrated experience supporting academic success initiatives, student advising, or the administration of academic policies and procedures.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to establish effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and University leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, coordinate student-centered initiatives, and maintain accurate student records.
• Ability to exercise sound professional judgment, maintain confidentiality, and provide responsive, student-focused support.
• Commitment to fostering student engagement, academic achievement, and an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
• Master's degree in higher education administration, student affairs, counseling, education, or a related field.
• Experience providing academic advising, student success coaching, or first-year student transition support in a higher education environment.
• Familiarity with developmental advising models, academic retention strategies, and student success best practices.
• Experience coordinating academic registration, orientation programs, or student engagement initiatives.
• Experience collaborating across academic and administrative departments to support institutional student success goals.
• Appointment: Full-time, 12 months
• Department: Student Success
• Reports To: Associate Vice President for Student Success
• FLSA Classification: Exempt - Administrative
• Annual Salary: mid-$50,000.00, commensurate with qualifications and experience
• Work Location: Batten University, Virginia Beach, Virginia

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