Georgia State University Hiring for Academic Advisor I at Atlanta, GA Full Time

Description

Academic Advisor I

College of Arts & Sciences

Arts & Sciences Office Of Acad

The College of Arts & Sciences at Georgia State University is transforming lives through our research advances, career-empowering teaching, and work with community partners in Atlanta and around the globe. As the largest college on the Atlanta Campus, the College of Arts and Sciences is home to more than 15,000 students, 550 faculty, and 300 staff members. Our faculty teach the core curriculum courses that serve as the foundation of nearly every student’s university education.

These are exciting times at The College of Arts and Sciences at Georgia State University. We are growing, and we are thrilled that you are interested in being a part of our team. We are surrounded by individuals empowered to use their expertise and talents to achieve our mission to pursue excellence. 

College of Arts and Sciences is seeking (1) Academic Advisor I will complete all duties of a full-service professional academic advisor.

WHAT MAKES College of Arts & Science A GREAT PLACE?

·     A flexible work environment

·     Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.

·     A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners.

·     Professional development opportunity and mentorship

·     A rapidly growing center within an academic setting

HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL DO

This position will complete all duties of a full-service professional academic advisor and will be tasked with performing academic advisement functions such as advising, interpretation, and implementation of university policies and procedures. The Academic Advisor I will provide administrative support to the department undergraduate directors as it relates to course substitutions, petitions, and permissions. The Academic Advisor I will also support undergraduate directors with advisement-related events and advisement data needs from Navigate. Will be familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, Banner, and have experience with programs similar to Argos, Degree Works, Navigate, and more.

The essential duties and responsibilities of the Academic Advisor I are the following:

·         Evaluates and maintains student records for degree requirements using an academic evaluation system.

·         Monitors student registration activities and academic performance and progress.

·         Delivers communication to students regarding course scheduling, core and major requirements, academic resources, and outreach activities that will promote retention, progression, and graduation.

·         Monitors and tracks the retention, progression, and graduation of the assigned student population.

·         Maintains and updates students records in the information system.

·         Advises prospective and current students about academic requirements and selection of courses.

·         Disseminates information on university policies and procedures to faculty, staff, and students.

·         Analyzes and processes requests for financial aid reinstatements.

·         Provides retention services for students who are on an Academic Improvement Plan.

·         Audits student records for graduation requirements.

·         Monitors student registration activities and academic performance and progress.

·         Provide administrative support to department undergraduate directors as it relates to course substitutions, petitions, and permissions.

·         Process registration permissions in Banner for students in assigned populations.

·         Supports undergraduate directors with advisement-related events and advisement data needs from Navigate or other reporting tools.

·         Participates and/or assists in planning orientation or group advisement sessions for students in the assigned major or related majors.

·         Participates regularly in university, college, and area advisement training, development, and planning meeting and activities.

·         Participates in college, departmental, and other meetings related to undergraduate programs and advisement.

·         Other duties assigned.

 

Benefits:

The University System of Georgia (USG) provides comprehensive benefits to Georgia State employees. USG offers healthcare, dental, vision, and other benefits, as well as retirement plan options.  

 Key Benefits:

USG Mandatory Retirement: 

Teacher Retirement System 
TRS is a Defined Benefit Plan, a traditional public pension plan. Employees contribute 6%, and USG contributes 19.81% to the plan. Your retirement benefit is calculated by factoring in years of service, final salary, and a 2% multiplier. Employees are vested after ten years of service. 

See the retirement comparison chart for more information.  

Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)

Full-time employees enrolled in a USG degree program may earn their degree for free. 

Find the TAP details here.  

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree and one year of related experience; or a combination of education and related experience.

College/Business Unit
08/22/23, 3:59:00 AM

College/Business Unit: College of Arts & Sciences
Location: Atlanta Campus
Job Posting: 08/08/23, 8:25:27 PM