Job No. 159530
- Job Title:
- Academic Advisor
- Employer:
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George Mason University
- Location:
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Fairfax , VA
- Posting Date:
- 09-Sep-2026
- Description:
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About the Position:
The primary purpose of this position is to support the recruitment, academic success, and retention of students in the undergraduate electrical and computer engineering programs through effective advising, outreach, and engagement. The Academic Advisor provides comprehensive guidance to prospective and current students, helping them make informed academic decisions, remain on track for graduation, and fulfill their degree requirements. The advisor also helps students explore their academic interests, align their educational pathways with their career goals, and prepare for graduate study.
As a key representative of the department, the Academic Advisor provides accurate and timely information about university and departmental policies, procedures, and requirements. The advisor serves as a resource for students and other stakeholders, uses proactive problem-solving to address complex academic matters, and assists with forms, requests, petitions, and appeals.
Through a student-centered approach, this position advances George Mason University’s strategic goals by promoting academic achievement, improving retention and graduation rates, and preparing students for successful careers and continued education.
*Please note that this is not a 100% remote/virtual position, but it is telework friendly. Depending upon your department/office, you may have the ability to telework 1-2 days per week.
Responsibilities:
Undergraduate Student Advising
Advise current undergraduate students in decision making and developing a plan of study consistent with students’ interests, goals, and abilities;
Assist students with course selection, prerequisites, transfer courses, registration and overrides, career and/or educational goal and general university rules and regulations;
Process graduation applications for all undergraduate students who have applied for graduation and ensure that all program requirements are met;
Ensure that students meet departmental requirements of degree progress;
Proactively assist with trouble shooting and problem solving (registration errors, late schedule adjustments, retroactive withdrawals, etc.);
Communicate essential academic registration information to students;
Provide information on academic policies, procedures and practices, including working through various academic requests, forms and appeals;
Organize and retain student records, to include advising notes and email exchanges;
Escalate complex issues or situations with students to Supervisor for guidance (any requests for policy exceptions);
Participate in outreach initiatives organized by the department/college/university;
Plan and conduct regular outreach campaigns to proactively engage students;
Utilize university platforms for tracking and reporting student interactions and making referrals; and
Advise and support students participating in the Bachelor’s Accelerated Master’s (BAM) program by providing pre-application guidance, monitoring eligibility and academic progress, recommendation for admission, maintaining applicant records, recommending coursework to maximize accelerated credit opportunities, coordinating undergraduate and graduate approval processes, facilitating program transition requirements, and serving as a liaison among students, academic departments, Graduate Admissions, and university offices to ensure a successful transition from undergraduate to graduate study.
Undergraduate Student Affairs
Develop and coordinate student recruitment initiatives, including outreach campaigns, information sessions, campus events, and follow-up communications with prospective students and their families;
Develop and coordinate retention initiatives, including proactive outreach, early identification of students who need additional support, and referrals to appropriate academic and university resources;
Assist in coordination of efforts to organize departmental functions for students, including events such as orientation or faculty-student advising meetings;
Participate in university wide programs and events related to undergraduate students such as admissions, orientation, articulation, advising, graduation and other social and networking events;
Assist and function as liaison between students, faculty, management and administrative agents in understanding the programs, university rules and regulations;
Assist and perform the oversight of operations related to student records, graduation and student recruitment functions;
Generate correspondence in communicating with students, faculty and other administrators and units such as the Dean’s office, registrar’s office, etc. in writing, via e-mail or through other communication means in response to students and other constituents’ inquiries in fostering student success as needed;
Assist in updating ECE department’s advising materials (printed and on the website) prior to each catalog year;
Assist in creating sample schedules, transfer guides, and degree worksheets for different student populations;
Serve as the department’s liaison for transfer student and articulation matters by attending relevant meetings, monitoring policy and program changes, and maintaining current transfer information in all departmental publications and resources;
Serve as the primary contact for academic grade appeals, providing guidance to students, ensuring compliance with university policies and procedures, and coordinating communications among students, faculty, and departmental leadership; and
Participate in training of new and current faculty in advising and student mentoring practices.
Other Duties
Serve on committees and other projects related to advising and student support as needed;
Participate in university-wide advising training and ongoing professional development;
Develop and maintain marketing and communication materials to support student recruitment, outreach, and departmental events; manage and expand the department’s social media presence, including LinkedIn and Instagram; and contribute content for newsletters, web pages, and other communications that promote student achievements, academic programs, and departmental initiatives; and
Other duties as assigned.
- Contact information:
- George Mason University
- Fairfax, VA 22030
- United States
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