George Washington University
Senior Academic Advisor, Student Success
🇺🇸 Hybrid - Washington, DC
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $46K - $63K
💻 Academic Advising
🗓️ December 16th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
- Provide general academic advising and serve as liaison to special student populations such as transfer and first-generation students.
- Oversee CCAS Academic Success Program to identify and address academic obstacles for students.
- Support students on academic probation, returning after suspension or leave, and those needing extra guidance.
- Collaborate with faculty advisors and campus resources including counseling and student support services.
- Assist students in academic planning, transition navigation, and personal growth through appointments and group sessions.
- Track and manage student records using paper and electronic systems.
- Develop and enhance internal projects and programming to improve student success and advisor accessibility.
- Participate in college events such as orientation and graduation.
- Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree plus 2 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree or higher in a relevant field.
- Hiring range: $45,925.13 - $63,191.56 annually.
Senior Academic Advisor, Student Success Full Description
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| 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 Senior 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 Senior 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). In addition to their role in the advising POD, the Senior Academic Advisor will oversee CCAS’s Academic Success Program. The goal of the program is to assist students in identifying current and prior obstacles that have impeded academic progress and/or academic performance in their educational career, as well as offer supplemental academic support resources that will aid in their overall success as GW students. The Academic Success Program engages students in co-curricular programs, regular advising/coaching sessions, and referrals campus offices and resources to assist with their personal growth along their GW experience. This role supports students on academic probation, students returning to the university after suspension or leave, and other students in need of additional academic guidance. The Senior Academic Advisor will work closely with campus partners (e.g., faculty advisors, Office for Student Success, Student Support and Family Engagement, Counseling and Psychological Services, etc.) to proactively support all CCAS students in need of support. This position provides integral academic support and direction for students navigating their academic journey. This position serves as vital resource 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 Senior 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 also supports the process for preparations and execution of major college events, such as graduation and orientation. Duties and Responsibilities of CCAS Academic Advisors:
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. |
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| Minimum Qualifications: | Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 2 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Master’s degree or higher in a relevant area of study. 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: | |
| Hiring Range | $45,925.13 - $63,191.56 |
| GW Staff Approach to Pay |
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.
| Campus Location: | Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C. |
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| College/School/Department: | Columbian College of Arts & Sciences (CCAS) |
| Family | Student Affairs |
| Sub-Family | Academic Advising |
| Stream | Individual Contributor |
| Level | Level 2 |
| Full-Time/Part-Time: | Full-Time |
| Hours Per Week: | 40 |
| Work Schedule: | Monday - Friday 8:30AM - 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: | S013958 |
| Job Open Date: | 12/15/2025 |
| 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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