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Academic Advisor - Padnos College of Engineering Advising Center

Position Number: 6792844
Location: Allendale, MI
Position Type: Academic Advising

Academic Advisor - Padnos College of Engineering Advising Center

Grand Rapids, MI (Pew Campus)
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.

Please note that GVSU may not be able to provide sponsorship for this role. Successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States) on or before the effective date of appointment.

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

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by the ADA Amendment Act (2008), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. GVSU will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. See www.gvsu.edu/equalopportunity/. TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or 1-800-833-7833 (out of State).

Grand Valley State University is an Antidiscrimination/Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. University policy extends protections to additional identities.

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