Academic Advisor I

About the role

The Academic Advisor I position within UGA’s College of Engineering supports incoming and current engineering undergraduate students in their academic pursuits. The role involves facilitating one-on-one advising sessions, interpreting and communicating degree requirements, policies, and procedures, and using student-facing technologies such as Degree Works, SAGE, and Athena. The advisor will provide guidance on curriculum planning, registration, graduation progress, and co-curricular opportunities while maintaining accurate records and fostering an inclusive environment. This position reports to the College of Engineering Director of Advising and manages a caseload of approximately 275–305 advisees.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with curriculum planning, registration, and progress toward graduation; maintain student records/files.
• Facilitate one-on-one advising sessions and provide guidance on degree requirements and university policies.
• Use student-facing technologies (DegreeWorks, SAGE, Athena) to document degree selection, course registration, and resource access.
• Provide information about co-curricular opportunities (co-ops, internships, study abroad, graduate studies, research, etc.) based on students’ needs.
• Serve as a point of contact for degree support and enhancement activities related to engineering undergraduate programs.
• Manage time and calendar to ensure accessibility to students.
• Engage effectively with members of the College of Engineering, attend staff meetings, professional development seminars, UGA advising workshops, and serve on campus committees.
• Represent the College of Engineering at on-campus recruitment events and related meetings.
• Make basic referrals based on individual students’ situations, needs, and interests; demonstrate knowledge of relevant campus resources.
• Perform administrative activities such as answering student inquiries and maintaining accurate records in accordance with college and university policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Basic knowledge of Sage, Degree Works, Athena, and other UGA advising software.

Skills

• Knowledgeable about or eager to learn university and college degree requirements.
• Skilled in interpreting and communicating degree requirements to students, faculty, and staff.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Familiar with or eager to learn university electronic student systems and databases.
• Effective oral and written communicator with students, staff, faculty, peers, and leadership.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships to support student success, team success, and continuous professional learning.

Benefits

• Eligible for the Teachers Retirement System (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP).

Pay

Advertised salary is $50,000 or more, based on experience.

Schedule

Full-time, Monday–Friday, with standard business hours of 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. This is a fully in-person position on the main Athens campus.