Job Description

This position reports to the VP of Institutional Effectiveness and provides academic advising and student support for online students.

Essential Responsibilities

Responsible for academic advising and student success counseling for students in online programs including:

• Advance planning of student courses needs for online students (working in collaboration with faculty), which informs the determination course offerings and the University schedule of classes.
• Placement exam scheduling and monitoring.
• Final course registration for all online students.
• Student success tracking for all online students (working in collaboration with faculty).
• Support to other departments and assistance to students with navigating the University systems and processes for scheduling classes and using services such as the library, student success center, career services, financial services and bookstore.
• Maintaining of accurate records and complying with FERPA and all University policies.

Spiritual Requirements

All employees must be openly committed followers of Christ and sign the Community Life Standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher.
• Proven experience in academic advising desired.
• Must be comfortable in a digital environment.

The University

The University of Valley Forge (UVF) is an accredited Christian university of the Arts, Sciences, and Professions located on a beautiful 100+ acre campus in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. With over 40 undergraduate majors, six graduate programs, and dozens of credentialed and dedicated professors, UVF is committed to the mission to prepare individuals for a life of service and leadership in the church and the world.

The University hereby affirms its commitment to equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, disability, age, genetic information, or status as a disabled veteran.

To be considered for this position, please submit a cover letter and resume to

Veronica A. Bird
Director – Human Resources
Email: rabird@valleyforge.edu
Fax: 610-917-3951