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Assistant Director, Undergraduate Advising

George Washington University

United States, D.C., Washington

Aug 22, 2025

I. JOB OVERVIEW

Job Description Summary:	The Assistant Director, Undergraduate Advising in the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, is involved in academic advising and academic administration. The Assistant Director will work closely with the Executive Director of Undergraduate Advising to monitor students' academic records, uphold academic policies and disseminate changes to University policies, promote student success, review academic standing (including Academic Probation, Suspension, and the Dean's List) at the end of each Fall and Spring semester, be knowledgeable about major and minor degree programs and perform graduation clearances. In addition, the Assistant Director will supervise the work activities of 4-5 full-time Academic Advisors. S/he will also be involved in training and onboarding new employees, professional development opportunities, and serve as a representative for the CCAS Undergraduate Studies Academic Advising Office when necessary. This management position oversees the delivery of academic advising services to students. In addition to formally managing advisors, this position oversees the daily operations of an undergraduate advising unit, ensures staff coverage for students, and protects the privacy of student records in accordance with regulations. This is a management position at the university that, in addition to leading a work unit, leads and supervises staff directly, makes hiring decisions, provides coaching, training, and mentoring, manages performance, and determines future staffing needs. Responsibilities: Assists the Executive Director of Undergraduate Advising in developing and managing an effective and innovative advising program. Provides direct developmental supervision to full-time Undergraduate Academic Advisors and assists in their training and onboarding. Advises a reduced caseload of CCAS undergraduate students and maintains appropriate student records. Communicates with student and alumni groups as needed to provide and exchange information, enlist cooperation, and implement policies and programs. Designs and delivers training related to academic advising and academic policies, and prepares reports analyzing the advising program. Provides oversight for office events, programming, and high-level administrative processes, including orientation, CARE network case management, and registration activities. Fosters and maintains cross-campus relationships and initiatives with our faculty, student affairs, and external partners. This includes acting as departmental liaisons or representing CCAS Advising on various campus committees and working groups. Performs other work-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 plus 6 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Master's degree or higher in a relevant area of study plus 4 years of relevant professional experience. 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:	Demonstrated knowledge of undergraduate curriculum requirements, academic policies, and degree audit processes. Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse populations, including students, faculty, staff, and external partners. Experience interpreting and applying FERPA and other student privacy regulations. Proficiency with student information systems (e.g., Banner, DegreeMAP) and related advising tools, as well as Microsoft Office Suite.
Hiring Range	$64,483.58 - $88,679.60
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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	Management
Level	Level 2
Full-Time/Part-Time:	Full-Time
Hours Per Week:	40
Work Schedule:	Monday-Friday; 8:30am-5:30pm
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?	Yes (University Wide)
Posting Number:	S013812
Job Open Date:	08/22/2025
Job Close Date:	08/27/2025
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.