The George Washington University
Academic Advisor
🇺🇸 Hybrid - Washington, DC
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $44K - $56K
💻 Academic Advising
🗓️ October 22nd, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
The George Washington University is hiring an Academic Advisor in its School of Business. The role involves providing academic guidance to undergraduate business students from orientation through graduation, educating them on university policies, and supporting student success through advising, managing records, and participating in relevant programming and events.
Highlights
- Provide academic advising and support to undergraduate business students throughout their academic journey.
- Educate students on university policies, procedures, academic planning, and course selection.
- Serve on committees and participate in activities such as New Student Orientation and commencement events.
- Maintain and manage student records from matriculation to graduation.
- Assist students with transfer credit inquiries, leave of absence requests, and registration issues.
- Use knowledge of academic curriculum, rules, and regulations to support student success.
- Require a Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and experience.
- Preferred qualifications include experience in academic advising, counseling skills, strong judgment, interpersonal and organizational skills, and proficiency with MS Office.
- Full-time position with a salary range of $43,888 to $56,379.
- Position reports to the Assistant Director (Curriculum) for Undergraduate Academic Advising with no direct reports.
Academic Advisor Full Description
Academic Advisor
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Posting Details
I. JOB OVERVIEW
Job Description Summary: | The George Washington University’s School of Business (GWSB) endeavors to be a preeminent business school recognized for scholarly research, teaching excellence, innovative curricula, and a focus on the responsible management of organizations in the global environment. The mission of GWSB is to lead with the GWSB S.P.I.R.I.T. by placing students first, improving student placement outcomes, leveraging international advantage and reputation, enhancing research impact, being inclusive, and professionally collaborating to realize this vision together. In support of this mission, the GWSB Undergraduate Programs office is searching for an Academic Advisor. This individual is a key contributor to developing forward-thinking and inclusive business leaders, a core aspiration of the Undergraduate Programs office.
The purpose of the GWSB Undergraduate Programs office is to educate and empower students throughout their academic journey by focusing on holistic student development and prioritizing student learning in academic advising, the Business Leader Development (BLD) Program, and co-curricular learning initiatives with a core aspiration of developing forward-thinking and inclusive business leaders.
This entry-level position provides integral academic support and direction for students navigating their academic journey. This position serves as an information hub for students and provides internal and external resources and opportunities for students. This position assists students with navigating transitions, exploring options, overcoming challenges, and developing academic plans through individual appointments and group sessions. This role is a master of knowledge and understanding of GW rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and academic curriculum, tracks and manages student records, develops, maintains, and enhances internal projects that further student success, and enhances programming for specific student populations in order to ensure student success and support students’ individual/specific needs. This position supports events such as orientation and graduation, maintains student records from matriculation to graduation, and monitors and responds to student inquiries for transfer credit, leave of absence, and registration.
Reporting to the Assistant Director (Curriculum) for Undergraduate Academic Advising, this role does not include direct reports
The key responsibilities are:Provides guidance to students on their course of study from orientation through graduation. Educates students on University policies and procedures, goal setting, academic planning, and course selection, providing referrals to other resources on campus, as appropriate. Serves on committees and/or fulfills programming responsibilities such as New Student Orientation, GWSB Commencement Activities, Admissions Panels, or other committees or assignments as requested by the Vice Dean.
Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
Minimum Qualifications: | Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications: | Experience in an academic setting to include at least one year of experience disseminating academic information and reviewing/evaluating student records, is preferred. Sound counseling techniques with sensitivity and discretion to effectively advise students of various social, cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds in the resolution of problems. Demonstrated ability in making quality decisions and judgments in analyzing and evaluating student data and academic records. Ability to interpret, recommend, and implement academic policies, procedures, and regulations as related to academic advising. Strong interpersonal and public presentation skills. Strong organizational skills. Ability to multitask with demanding time frames and pay attention to detail in a fast-paced environment. Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality. Experience working independently under general direction in a high-volume, fast-paced, team-oriented environment, exercising good judgment, creativity, and initiative in the performance of job responsibilities in higher education is desired. Strong knowledge of MS Office and other software is preferred. Skill, knowledge, and experience in effective academic advising techniques are a plus. The ability to evaluate students’ needs and facilitate student decision-making.
Hiring Range | $43,888.00 - $56,379.08
GW Staff Approach to Pay | How is pay for new employees determined at GW?
The purpose of the GWSB Undergraduate Programs office is to educate and empower students throughout their academic journey by focusing on holistic student development and prioritizing student learning in academic advising, the Business Leader Development (BLD) Program, and co-curricular learning initiatives with a core aspiration of developing forward-thinking and inclusive business leaders.
This entry-level position provides integral academic support and direction for students navigating their academic journey. This position serves as an information hub for students and provides internal and external resources and opportunities for students. This position assists students with navigating transitions, exploring options, overcoming challenges, and developing academic plans through individual appointments and group sessions. This role is a master of knowledge and understanding of GW rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and academic curriculum, tracks and manages student records, develops, maintains, and enhances internal projects that further student success, and enhances programming for specific student populations in order to ensure student success and support students’ individual/specific needs. This position supports events such as orientation and graduation, maintains student records from matriculation to graduation, and monitors and responds to student inquiries for transfer credit, leave of absence, and registration.
Reporting to the Assistant Director (Curriculum) for Undergraduate Academic Advising, this role does not include direct reports
The key responsibilities are:Provides guidance to students on their course of study from orientation through graduation. Educates students on University policies and procedures, goal setting, academic planning, and course selection, providing referrals to other resources on campus, as appropriate. Serves on committees and/or fulfills programming responsibilities such as New Student Orientation, GWSB Commencement Activities, Admissions Panels, or other committees or assignments as requested by the Vice Dean.
Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
Minimum Qualifications: | Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications: | Experience in an academic setting to include at least one year of experience disseminating academic information and reviewing/evaluating student records, is preferred. Sound counseling techniques with sensitivity and discretion to effectively advise students of various social, cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds in the resolution of problems. Demonstrated ability in making quality decisions and judgments in analyzing and evaluating student data and academic records. Ability to interpret, recommend, and implement academic policies, procedures, and regulations as related to academic advising. Strong interpersonal and public presentation skills. Strong organizational skills. Ability to multitask with demanding time frames and pay attention to detail in a fast-paced environment. Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality. Experience working independently under general direction in a high-volume, fast-paced, team-oriented environment, exercising good judgment, creativity, and initiative in the performance of job responsibilities in higher education is desired. Strong knowledge of MS Office and other software is preferred. Skill, knowledge, and experience in effective academic advising techniques are a plus. The ability to evaluate students’ needs and facilitate student decision-making.
Hiring Range | $43,888.00 - $56,379.08
GW Staff Approach to Pay | How is pay for new employees determined at GW?
Healthcare Benefits
GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs.
GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs.
II. JOB DETAILS
Campus Location: | Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College/School/Department: | School of Business (SB)
Family | Student Affairs
Sub-Family | Academic Advising
Stream | Individual Contributor
Level | Level 1
Full-Time/Part-Time: | Full-Time
Hours Per Week: | 40
Work Schedule: | Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Occasional Evenings / Weekends
Will this job require the employee to work on site? | No
Employee Onsite Status | Hybrid
Telework: | Yes
Required Background Check: | Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Special Instructions to Applicants: | Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status
Internal Applicants Only? | No
Posting Number: | S013873
Job Open Date: | 10/21/2025
Job Close Date: | 11/03/2025
If temporary, grant funded, Sponsored Project funded or limited term appointment, position funded until: |
Background Screening | Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
EEO Statement: | The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
College/School/Department: | School of Business (SB)
Family | Student Affairs
Sub-Family | Academic Advising
Stream | Individual Contributor
Level | Level 1
Full-Time/Part-Time: | Full-Time
Hours Per Week: | 40
Work Schedule: | Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Occasional Evenings / Weekends
Will this job require the employee to work on site? | No
Employee Onsite Status | Hybrid
Telework: | Yes
Required Background Check: | Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Special Instructions to Applicants: | Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status
Internal Applicants Only? | No
Posting Number: | S013873
Job Open Date: | 10/21/2025
Job Close Date: | 11/03/2025
If temporary, grant funded, Sponsored Project funded or limited term appointment, position funded until: |
Background Screening | Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
EEO Statement: | The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Are you currently employed with The George Washington University?
- No
- Yes
- * For current GW employees, have you completed your Introductory Employment Period (IEP)? (As a reminder, employees in their IEP are not eligible to apply for other internal university staff and research positions until the IEP is complete.)
- Yes, IEP complete
- No, still in IEP
- N/a - not a current GW employee
- * What is your salary range expectation?
(Open Ended Question)
Documents needed to Apply
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Optional Documents
Human Resource
Management & Development
2013 H Street, NW, 3rd Floor
Washington, DC 20006
Phone: 202-994-8500
Fax: 202-994-9680
Email: askhrmd@gwu.edu
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Management & Development
2013 H Street, NW, 3rd Floor
Washington, DC 20006
Phone: 202-994-8500
Fax: 202-994-9680
Email: askhrmd@gwu.edu
Recognition_Toolkit
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