"Academic Advisor - Padnos College of Engineering Advising Center"

Academic Advisor - Padnos College of Engineering Advising Center

Company: Grand Valley State University

Job Location: Grand Rapids, MI (Pew Campus)

Category: Academic Advising

Type: Full-Time

R103936

Grand Valley State University (GVSU) Padnos College of Engineering (PCE) is seeking a full-time Academic Advisor position to support our engineering and occupational safety and health management programs. The open position is for an Academic Advisor, subject to funding approval. Successful candidates must be able to effectively engage with students, colleagues, and community members with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences.

Primary Duties:

• Advise students enrolled in majors and minors within PCE in an inclusive and welcoming manner that facilitates student success, persistence, and degree completion in a timely manner.
• Participate in advising, orientation, and registration of first year, international, and transfer students, and the matriculation of prospective students.
• Serve as main advising facilitator for the Engineering Living-Learning Community, in cooperation with EGR LLC faculty director. Responsibilities include purchasing materials, data collection, advertising, and attending Monday evening EGR tutoring sessions as advising support.
• Support K-12 and community outreach activities that promote awareness and understanding of careers and opportunities available in PCE programs, including occasional nights and weekends, if needed.
• Disseminate GVSU policies, procedures, program requirements, and available resources to students
• Maintain confidential advising records.
• Perform other duties as required/assigned by the Advising Center Director.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Earned bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year university and at least one year of relevant experience in a higher education setting
• Familiarity with current trends and best practices in academic advising
• Efficient organizational and time management skills
• Experience using collaborative approaches to planning and problem solving
• Positive approach to customer service
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with students, faculty, and staff
• Demonstrated ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively as a key member of a vibrant team
• A demonstrated ability to work with diverse student populations

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Earned master's degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, or related field
• Demonstrated experience in academic advising within a higher education setting
• Familiarity with GVSU PCE majors and programs
• Demonstrated experience supporting students seeking admission into a rigorous undergraduate and/or combined degree program
• Experience managing and facilitating student events
• Familiarity with computer information systems and web-based records and registration, particularly Banner, Degree Works, EAB Navigate, and/or Workday Student.

Salary & Benefits:

Minimum starting salary of $50,000; commensurate with experience.

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, generous employer retirement contributions, wellness resources, and tuition waiver effective on date of hire.

How to Apply:

Attach your cover letter and resume. The system will allow you to attach these documents electronically. If you have questions about the position or the posting, please contact Audra Pretty Smith (prettyau@gvsu.edu). If you need technical assistance, please contact Human Resources at hro@gvsu.edu.

Application Deadline: Application closes Friday, January 16, 2026. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the university.

To apply, visit https://gvsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/careers/job/Grand-Rapids-MI-Pew-Campus/Academic-Advisor---Padnos-College-of-Engineering-Advising-Center_R103936

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