Academic Advisor I
About the role
The University Advisement Center is seeking to recruit multiple Academic Advisor I positions to conduct individual and group student academic advisement, assist departments/units with academic plans, and interpret and implement university policies and procedures in the areas of student enrollment and evaluation.
Responsibilities
- Advises prospective and current students about academic requirements and selection of courses using advising systems and technologies.
- Disseminates information on university policies and procedures to faculty, parents, students, etc.
- Maintains students' files that are updated throughout their academic careers and makes changes to records as necessary.
- Analyzes and processes requests for readmission from academic exclusion and financial aid reinstatements; provides retention services for students who are part of the Academic Improvement Program.
- May assist in conducting orientation sessions for groups of incoming students.
- Audits student records for curriculum, major, and graduation requirements.
- Evaluates and determines transfer credits; research course descriptions to determine transferability.
- Compares transcripts with entrance and graduation requirements and advises students on appropriate actions.
- Refers students with academic discrepancies to proper officials for further action.
- Aids in the preparation of special reports relating to enrollment and related matters.
- Evaluates and maintains student records for degree requirements using an academic evaluation system.
- Monitors student registration activities and academic performance/progress.
- Collaborates with students to coordinate communications regarding course scheduling, core and major requirements, academic resources, etc.
- Determines award recipients based on academic performance.
- Reviews course adjustment forms and petitions for readmission of students.
- Processes applications for state certifications, etc.
- Maintains and tracks the retention, progression, and graduation of all students within the assigned population.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Minimum Requirement: Bachelor's degree; or a combination of education and related experience.
- Preferred Hiring Requirements: Preference may be given to those with a bachelor's degree and one year of experience working with student retention or student affairs programs.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Experience presenting to groups or with group facilitation.
- Experience following up on problems until resolution.
Qualifications
- Minimum Requirement: Bachelor's degree; or a combination of education and related experience.
- Preferred Hiring Requirements: Preference may be given to those with a bachelor's degree and one year of experience working with student retention or student affairs programs.
Skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Experience presenting to groups or with group facilitation.
- Experience following up on problems until resolution.
Benefits
Generous benefits including: Paid Leave Time, Comprehensive Health, dental, and vision insurance, Coverage of 403(b) and Pension plans, and that's not all; visit our benefits page at http://www.gsu.edu/hr/benefits/index.html. A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with a variety of partners. Professional development opportunity and mentorship. A rapidly growing center within an academic setting. Would you be interested in attending an award-winning research university for free? Our Tuition Assistance Program lets employees take classes for free. At Georgia State University we emphasize work-life balance. With excellent benefits, competitive pay and an exciting location, Georgia State University could be the place for you.
Pay
$43,100
Schedule
M-F, 8:30AM-5:15PM
Job Type
Full Time (Benefits Eligible)