Academic Advisor, College of Professional Studies

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George Washington University is hiring an Academic Advisor for the College of Professional Studies. The advisor provides academic support and guidance to CPS and Graduate School of Political Management students, assisting them throughout their academic journey by advising on academic plans, monitoring progress, managing student records, and supporting student-related programming and events.

Highlights

Advise students from orientation through graduation including communicating program requirements and opportunities.

Conduct degree audits, process graduation clearances, and monitor student progress.

Manage student records and respond to inquiries on transfer credit, leave of absence, registration, and other academic issues.

Develop, maintain, and enhance internal projects and programming that support student success and specific student populations.

Assist with orientation, graduation, and other relevant student events.

Participate in committees or working groups related to student experience, curriculum, or advising operations.

Required to hold a Bachelor's degree by the start date; equivalent experience acceptable.

Preferred experience includes prior higher education academic advising, strong organizational and communication skills, and interest in working with adult learners.

Compensation ranges from $43,888 to $56,379.08 annually.

Position reports to Assistant Dean of Students and involves hybrid work on the Foggy Bottom campus.

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I. JOB OVERVIEW

Job Description Summary:	*To spark new thinking, just add friction. Your unique perspective and experiences can make you successful in your career.* Are you seeking a career where your commitment to education meets a supportive, innovative environment? We are hiring an enthusiastic Academic Advisor to join our vibrant campus and help us redefine student success. About Us The George Washington University’s (GW) College of Professional Studies (CPS) offers diverse professional academic degree programs in a flexible, innovative learning environment that takes full advantage of the university’s deep relationships in the Washington, DC area. CPS arms graduates with a professional agility that is critical to success and leadership in today’s career landscape and crucial for making a difference in the world. By combining University faculty experts with accomplished practitioners, CPS is a catalyst for academic innovation, constructing credentials for the workforce that uphold the University’s rigorous standards of academic excellence and respond to the needs of today’s professionals. Housed within CPS, the Graduate School of Political Management (GSPM) delivers hands-on education establishing superior standards of real-world strategies and resources. The school offers three graduate degree programs: Legislative Affairs, Political Management, and Public Relations and Communications, along with stackable certificates. GSPM is a leader in defining and shaping the political and communications professionals who, in turn, shape society. Our students regularly connect with leaders in advocacy, communications, and politics inside and outside of the classroom. The GSPM alumni network radiates through the upper echelons of elected politics, public affairs, NGOs, issue advocates, and trade associations around the world. Join us in fulfilling our missions as the Academic Advisor, College of Professional Studies. This entry level position provides integral academic support and direction for CPS and GSPM 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 by individual appointments and group sessions. This role masters 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 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. Specific responsibilities include: Advises students from orientation through graduation. Communicates with students about program requirements and opportunities. Monitors students’ progress. Conducts degree audits and processes graduation clearances. Participates in a committee, project or working group about new student orientation, the student experience, curriculum, graduation, or advising operations. Assists with reports to track student progress and retention. Develops or enhances programming and supports relevant student events. Assists students, faculty, and staff with inquiries regarding registration, grade appeals, petitions, transfer credit review, account questions, and admissions and financial aid actions. Maintains a positive and constructive demeanor, treating all staff, students, faculty, and campus visitors with professionalism, courtesy, and respect. 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, including supporting any program within CPS. This position reports to the Assistant Dean of Students and resides on the Foggy Bottom campus in Washington, DC. It will be hybrid with three days in the office on campus and two days remote.
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:	To thrive in this role, the ideal candidate will bring a blend of the following strengths, experiences, and desire to learn: Experience in higher education, particularly academic advising, is highly preferred. Flexibility and organizational skills are highly preferred. To thrive, one should adapt quickly to the cyclical demands of the academic calendar and effectively manage multiple, time-critical priorities. Effectively communicate through both written and verbal means, demonstrating strong attention to detail. Ability to understand university policy, explain it to others, and appropriately apply it to specific situations. Enjoys collaborating closely with a small team while also taking initiative to work independently to meet program goals. Effectively prioritizes tasks, manages time well, and proactively gives the manager status updates to ensure work is completed on schedule. Recognizes the challenges students face when dealing with complex academic issues. Strong interest in working with adult learners.
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.

II. JOB DETAILS

Campus Location:	Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College/School/Department:	College of Professional Studies (CPS)
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 – Friday, 9am – 6pm; some evening and weekend events
Will this job require the employee to work on site?	Yes
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:	S013992
Job Open Date:	01/05/2026
Job Close Date:
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.

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- N/a - not a current GW employee
* What is your expected salary range?
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