Title: Director of Advising Center

VP Area: Provost - UMW

Department: College of Education

Campus Location: Stafford Campus

Advertised Range: $47,790 - $79,740

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The University of Mary Washington has an exciting opportunity to join our team as the Director of Advising Center. In this role you will direct and provide academic advising services for all Education students including undergraduate students, transfer students, and post baccalaureate students; provide support for faculty academic advisors in Education; provide support for admissions and recruitment efforts in Education.

Required KSAs/Competencies/Qualifications

• Knowledge of fundamentals of academic advising for traditional undergraduate students, transfer students, and adult/non-traditional students.
• General knowledge of Education academic programs and requirements including admissions, continuance, graduation and state license requirements.
• Ability to work with other offices of the University including Admissions, Academic Services, and other UMW Colleges and departments.
• Ability to use University enterprise systems including Banner.

Required Experience:

• Experience in academic advising both traditional undergraduates, transfer, and non-traditional adult students.

Required Education:

• Master's degree

Additional Considerations:

KSAs

• Specific knowledge of all Education degree programs.
• Knowledge of programs in the Community College system of Virginia and ability to advise transfer students into Education.
• Knowledge of the undergraduate and graduate admissions processes and ability to support admissions staff in student recruitment.
• Knowledge of Banner and Slate admissions system.
  

Experience

• Experience with the UMW Education degree programs or another EPP (education preparation program).
• Experience with UMW admissions processes, both undergraduate and graduate.
• Experience working with the Virginia Community College system.
• Experience with diverse student populations.
  

Special Instructions

This position is open until filled. Priority first review of applications will be conducted on applications submitted by November 18, 2025. Applications will continue to be accepted after this date.

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position. To be considered for this position a state application must be received through the online employment system at https://jobs.umw.edu/.

Selected candidate(s) must successfully pass a criminal history background check. Employment verification will be conducted to include current/previous supervisory employment reference checks. Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions. For more information, please visit http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/.

The University of Mary Washington adheres to the principle of equal opportunity. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, parental status (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors in recruiting, admitting, enrolling students or hiring and promoting faculty and staff members. Complaints of discrimination should be directed to the AA/EEO officer of the University. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.