Academic Advisor, Columbian College of Arts and Sciences

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 Academic Advisor, Columbian College of Arts and Sciences introduces strategies to foster personal and academic success in a welcoming, supportive environment that values each student’s experiences, identities, and strengths. The 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).

The Academic Advisor provides entry-level academic advising and support to undergraduate students in the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences (CCAS). The Academic Advisor helps students navigate academic programs, degree requirements, university policies and procedures, registration, and available campus resources. Through individual and group advising, the Academic Advisor supports students in developing academic plans, monitoring progress toward degree completion, exploring academic options, and addressing academic questions or challenges.

The Academic Advisor maintains accurate student records and advising documentation, responds to student inquiries, and collaborates with faculty, staff, and university partners to support student success. The position also contributes to advising programs, student outreach, orientation, graduation, and other college and university initiatives.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide academic advising and student support: Advise undergraduate students on degree requirements, course selection, registration, academic planning, university policies and procedures, academic progress, and graduation requirements; help students navigate academic challenges and connect with appropriate campus resources.

• Maintain student records and support academic processes: Maintain accurate advising records and documentation; monitor student academic progress and degree requirements; and respond to inquiries related to registration, transfer credit, leave of absence, academic standing, and other routine academic processes.

• Contribute to student success and advising initiatives: Participate in orientation, graduation, outreach, and other student support programs; contribute to advising resources and team initiatives; collaborate with colleagues across the university; and participate in staff meetings and professional development to strengthen advising practices.

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization. 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree within education, counseling, student affairs, or liberal arts academic program.
• Previous experience working within a University or higher education environment.

Hiring Range
$44,985.20 – $57,788.56

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Campus Location: Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.

College/School/Department: Columbian College of Arts & Sciences (CCAS)

Family: Student Affairs

Sub-Family: Academic Advising

Stream: Individual Contributor

Level: Level 1

Hours Per Week: 40

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:30am to 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: S014446

Job Open Date: 09/03/2026

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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