Undergraduate Student Academic Advisor

Department : College of Science

Classification : Education Support Spec 3

Job Category : Classified Staff

Job Type : Full-Time

Work Schedule : Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs / wk)

Location : Fairfax, VA

Workplace Type : Hybrid Eligible

Sponsorship Eligibility : Not eligible for visa sponsorship

Pay Band : 04

Salary : Salary commensurate with education and experience

Criminal Background Check : Yes

Works with Minors check : Yes

About the Department :

The mission of the Department of Computational and Data Sciences (CDS) at George Mason University is threefold : (a) Deliver high-quality education in Computational and Data Sciences at the undergraduate and graduate levels through its undergraduate, certificate, masters, and two PhD programs - Computational Science and Informatics (CSI) and Computational Social science (CSS); (b) Develop, conduct, and disseminate rigorous cutting-edge externally funded research in a range of application areas in which computational science, data science, modeling, and simulation play a key role. It strives to deliver on its commitment to conducting relevant impactful research through its collaborations with various government and industry partners at the regional and national levels; and (c) In line with the mission of George Mason and the College of Science, the Department is committed to continually engaging with high school, undergraduate and graduate students as well as stakeholder communities through research, internship and summer programs, and collaborations both within and outside the university.

Statement on Building an Inclusive Culture

George Mason University College of Science (Mason Science) is committed to advancing inclusive excellence and fostering an environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation throughout our STEM community. At Mason Science, our values include cultivating an organizational culture that promotes belonging, respect, and civility. We believe that varied opinions, cultures, and perspectives are what provides vibrancy, innovation and growth to an academic community. By prioritizing cultural responsiveness in academics, teaching, research, and global engagement, we strive to attract faculty and staff who exemplify the Mason Science mission and vision.

About the Position :

The Undergraduate Academic advisor leads and manages the undergraduate advising program for the Department of Computational and Data Sciences (CDS), supporting a dynamic and growing population of approximately 450 majors and minors. This full-time, student-centered classified position plays a pivotal role in fostering student success through personalized academic advising, strategic program development, and active student engagement.

The Advisor is responsible for designing, implementing, and continuously refining a comprehensive advising structure tailored to the unique needs of students pursuing interdisciplinary studies in computational science and data analytics. The Advisor will also assist students and faculty in understanding George Mason's academic policies and procedures, with a focus on the curricular and research pathways within Computational and Data Sciences. The role will actively research and integrate new analytical tools, data platforms, or emerging technologies to enhance advising services for the CDS student population. This position plays a critical role in supporting student recruitment and retention in CDS programs, promoting timely graduation, and enriching the overall academic experience for students pursuing computational and data science at George Mason University.

Responsibilities :

Academic Advising & Student Support

• Guide CDS students on academic policies, procedures, and graduation requirements;
• Creates a welcoming advising experience that meets students where they are with patience and compassion, equity-minded patience, and respect that encourages student persistence and success;
• Conducts in-depth, one-on-one advising appointments and provides detailed follow-up communication to support student success while maintaining confidentiality according to all local, state, and federal laws and / or requirements;
• Monitors student progress, registration activity, and academic standing to proactively address academic challenges;
• Acts as a liaison for special populations including student-athletes, out-of-state students, and international cohorts (e.g., Mason Korea);
• Supports students on suspension, returning students, and students on probation and / or dismissal;
• Learns to and uses relevant university systems (e.g., MicroStrategy, Patriot Connect, and Stellic) to pull reports to maintain accurate counts of current students / alumni;
• Refers students to and works with campus resources (e.g., financial aid, counseling, disability services, career services, etc.);
• Maintains accurate, secure, digitized records of all student interactions, degree audits, and paperwork to ensure efficient access by relevant academic personnel;
• Attends MAAN trainings and keeps current with George Mason and the College of Science policies; and
• Schedules and distributes necessary and important advising information via multiple department controlled channels, including email listservs, department website, etc.

Program Management & Strategy

Retention, Engagement, Collaboration & Career Development

Special Projects

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Instructions to Applicants :

For full consideration, applicants must apply for Undergraduate Student Academic Advisor at Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a Cover Letter / Letter of Intent with Resume for review.

Posting Open Date : November 25, 2025

For Full Consideration, Apply by : January 9, 2026

Open Until Filled : Yes

Mason Ad Statement

Mason is currently the largest and most diverse university in Virginia with students and faculty from all 50 states and over 135 countries studying in over 200 degree programs at campuses in Arlington, Fairfax and Prince William, as well as at learning locations across the commonwealth. Rooted in Mason's diversity is a campus culture that is both rewarding and exciting, work that is meaningful, and opportunities to both collaborate and create.

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Equity Statement

George Mason University is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer, committed to promoting inclusion and equity in its community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.

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