Academic Advisor, Columbian College of Arts and Sciences

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George Washington University is hiring an Academic Advisor for the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences. The Academic Advisor supports students by providing academic guidance, managing student records, and developing programming to foster academic and personal success, including serving as a liaison for special populations such as transfer and first-generation students.

Highlights

Provide general academic advising and support to undergraduate students in the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences.
Track and manage student academic records using both paper and electronic systems.
Develop, maintain, and improve internal projects to enhance student success and advisor availability.
Serve as liaison for special student populations including transfer and first-generation students.
Assist students with transitions, academic planning, and respond to inquiries on transfer credits, leave of absence, and registration.
Participate in university events such as orientation and graduation.
Required proficiency in understanding university rules, regulations, policies, and academic curriculum.
Minimum qualification is a bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Preferred experience working in a university or higher education environment.
Annual salary range is $44,985.20 to $57,788.56.

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I. JOB OVERVIEW

Job Description Summary:	GW’s Columbian College of Arts and Sciences (CCAS) is the largest undergraduate school on campus and home to the liberal arts. The Columbian College of Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Academic Advising Office empowers students to make intentional, informed decisions in pursuit of their academic, professional, and personal goals. The Academic Advisor introduces strategies to foster personal and academic success in a welcoming, supportive environment that values each student’s experiences, identities, and strengths. The Academic Advisor will also serve within an advising POD and provide students with general CCAS advising as well as serve as a liaison between the advising office and special student populations (e.g., transfer students, first-generation students, etc). 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 student development. This position assists students with navigating transitions, exploring options, overcoming challenges, and developing academic plans by individual appointments and group sessions. In this role, the Academic Advisor has 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 foster and support students’ individual/specific needs and goals. 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. Duties and Responsibilities: Academic advisors are expected to track and manage student records through both paper and electronic means and are encouraged to participate in staff meetings and professional development opportunities to continue the flow of ideas and learning to strengthen the team. Develop, maintain, and enhance internal projects that further student success and advisor accessibility. Academic Advisors are also expected to participate in “all hands on deck” events such as new student orientation, graduation, etc. 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 within a University or higher education environment.
Hiring Range	$44,985.20 - $57,788.56
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:	Columbian College of Arts & Sciences (CCAS)
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, 8:30am to 5:00pm
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:	S014148
Job Open Date:	04/27/2026
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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