Academic Advisor

About the role

The primary responsibility of an Academic Advisor in the Office of Undergraduate Services in the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication is to provide comprehensive academic guidance to an assigned caseload of 275-350 majors in Advertising, Entertainment and Media Studies, Journalism, and Public Relations. This role requires consistent communication with students and detailed record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Meet with students to recommend courses for the next semester, prepare advising forms, answer student questions, communicate with students via email, maintain thorough advising notes about appointments and other contact with students, direct students to appropriate resources, and maintain contact with other stakeholders in students’ success.
  • This involves extensive prep time and proficiency with various campus systems, software, and resources.
• Answer student and staff emails, respond to student questions, schedule meetings and networking opportunities, and work on projects to benefit the Office of Undergraduate Services.
  • A high level of independent work is expected.
• Attend classes or training related to academic advising or related subjects. This can include, but is not limited to, the Certificate in Academic Advising.
  • Regularly attend staff meetings for updates, any scheduled committee meetings, and others as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by director.

Requirements

The successful candidate will work collegially in a team environment with the undergraduate staff, departments, and faculty in support of the undergraduate learning mission at Grady College. The position requires outstanding written and oral communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, data management, and task and time management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent.
• Preferred qualifications include:

• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And/or Competencies
• The successful candidate will work collegially in a team environment with the undergraduate staff, departments, and faculty in support of the undergraduate learning mission at Grady College.
• The position requires outstanding written and oral communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, data management, and task and time management skills.

Benefits

Position Summary The primary responsibility of an Academic Advisor in the Office of Undergraduate Services in the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication is to provide comprehensive academic guidance to an assigned caseload of 275-350 majors in Advertising, Entertainment and Media Studies, Journalism, and Public Relations. This role requires consistent communication with students and detailed record-keeping.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $47,500 - $52,000 per year.

Schedule

The typical work schedule for this position is 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.