Academic Advisor

About the role

The Academic Advisor II position in the Office of Undergraduate Advising meets with assigned caseload of both intended & in-major students, provides each student with accurate information about their intended degree program, makes recommendations about course selection for upcoming semesters, generates electronic advising forms detailing these recommendations, and maintain detailed notes about these meetings. Advisors also assist students with referrals to departments and other colleges at UGA, study abroad programs, tutoring, and other forms of academic assistance, etc.

Responsibilities

• Works directly with intended and in-major Exercise and Sport Science and Sport Management students as an academic advisor.
• Develops and maintains knowledge of Mary Frances Early College of Education (MFECOE) assigned majors as well as general MFECOE and University of Georgia (UGA) requirements and policies.
• Helps students understand programs of study and comply with institutional requirements, policies, and procedures.
• Advises via scheduled in-person and Zoom appointments, drop-in visits, emails, and phone calls.
• Aids students in the selection of courses and other educational experiences.
• Evaluates student progress toward established goals.
• Aids students in decision-making and career direction.
• Aids students who have academic difficulties and refers them to the appropriate resources.
• Displays care and concern for the well-being of university students.
• Actively seeks to improve processes & practices for supporting students.
• Provides timely departmental updates to the Office of Undergraduate Advising.
• Assists program coordinators facilitating the application and admissions process for assigned majors in collaboration with Co-Director; reviews application & admission process for assigned majors with students and refers them to the department or major as needed for more detailed assistance.
• Works with MFECOE program/department/major contacts in addition to faculty and staff of aligned units as directed by Co-Director.
• Serves as a liaison to assigned MFECOE academic department(s); assists program coordinators with curriculum issues in collaboration with Co-Director.
• Reviews application and admissions process for Exercise and Sport Science major with students and assists with application processing.
• Occasionally assists with educational programming for MFECOE undergraduate students, such as first-year and transfer student orientation sessions, Convocation, high demand major forums, prospective student visit events, etc.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent.
• Preferred summary: Preferred qualifications include experience in higher education advising, familiarity with UGA policies and procedures, and strong interpersonal and organizational skills.