Job Description
Provide academic and career advising services to undergraduate
students in the Mechanical Engineering Department as well as
prospective students enrolled in General Engineering and other
majors on campus. Develop and coordinate the academic advising
programs and services for Mechanical Engineering. Enrollment
activities include advising, registration and scheduling,
graduation clearance, orientation, and recruitment. Represent the
Mechanical Engineering Department and its programs to the
internal/external university community, public sector, industry,
and alumni. Administrative duties may also include support for
other departmental activities.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent level of training or experience;
previous experience in academic or career advising or engineering
work experience; strong computer skills such as electronic file
management, word processing, and spreadsheets; experience with
software such as MS Office; must be detail oriented, with evidence
of strong organizational and problem solving skills; must be
self-motivated as well as flexible and creative in finding
solutions for problems; must enjoy working with students and have a
professional manner of communication; must be able to communicate
and work effectively with students, faculty, staff, parents,
alumni, and prospective students and their families.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of university policies and procedures related to
registration, class scheduling, degree and graduation requirements;
knowledge of Career Service practices including recruiting and
placement practices; knowledge of student support services within
higher education; advanced computer skills, particularly related to
data management software; experience with the Banner Student
system; experience with Microsoft Access and Navigate.
Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Restricted
Hours per week
40
Review Date
April 1, 2025
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal
conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve),
Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a
hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be
leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution
that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the
world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated
to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more
than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000
undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight
undergraduate
colleges , a school of
medicine , a veterinary
medicine college, Graduate School , and Honors College . The university
has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus
in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in
Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and
research
centers . A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech
conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional
development opportunities and university shared
governance . These valuable contributions to university shared
governance provide important representation and perspective, along
with opportunities for unique and impactful professional
development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or
applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including
pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic
information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation,
race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or
otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire
about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation
of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected
by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an
accommodation, please contact Amanda Collins at
mandamcg@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10
business days prior to the event.
Advertised: March 3, 2025
Applications close:
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