The University of North Georgia Hiring for Assistant Director, Academic Advising – Dahlonega at UNG-Dahlonega, GA Full Time

Job Title: Assistant Director, Academic Advising – Dahlonega
Location: UNG-Dahlonega, GA
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 266062
About Us

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of nearly 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university’s signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG’s Dahlonega Campus.

Job Summary

The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for an Assistant Director, Academic Advising on the Dahlonega campus. The Assistant Director of Academic Advising- Dahlonega is responsible for hiring, supervising, providing training and staff development, and evaluating a team of professional advisors on the Dahlonega campus. The Assistant Director provides direct support to UNG and University System of Georgia advising initiatives, including but not limited to, the development of new student orientation presentations and advising tools, oversight of advising goals and student learning outcome assessment, and enhancement of professional advisor liaison responsibilities with academic departments. The Assistant Director advises a diverse student population with regard to educational plans and career goals to enhance student persistence. The Assistant Director establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with departments, administrators, and faculty throughout the university. This position will work closely with administration to support advising and registration of the special student population in Dahlonega such as Corp of Cadets, student-athletes, and international students. Participation in new student orientations, advance schedule preparation, development of publications to enhance advising knowledge for university stakeholders, student workshop presentations, and committee work are also required. This position reports directly to the Executive Director of Academic Advising. Some travel required when appropriate. Other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Hires, provides training and staff development, supervises and evaluates a team of professional advisors.
• Advises a diverse student population.
• Assists in the development and updating of new student orientation presentations and advising tools.
• Creates advance schedules, presents and provides advising at new student orientations.
• Provides direct support to UNG and University System of Georgia advising initiatives, including development of student persistence strategies, workshops and advising publications, student learning outcome assessment.
• Establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with faculty, administrators, and departments and enhances professional advisor liaison responsibilities with academic departments.
• Oversees the Academic Advising Appointment System.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Excellent working knowledge of BANNER, DegreeWorks preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain exemplary working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and administrators.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must demonstrate the ability to work under minimal supervision to meet deadlines, manage multiple tasks, and prioritize duties.
• Must demonstrate a strong background in working with a diverse student population.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s Degree required
• Three years of full-time professional advising experience required.
• One year of supervisory experience required.
• Computer experience with Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint, required.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Contact information for three professional references.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.

Other Information

• This is a supervisory position.
• This role is considered a position of trust.

Please note, the University of North Georgia career board updates daily and job postings are subject to be removed when closed or filled.

Background Check

• Position of Trust + Education