Academic Advisor III

Academic Advisor III

University Advisement Center

The University Advisement Center is seeking to recruit an Academic Advisor III . This position performs advanced level academic advisement functions such as facilitating academic program development, advisement, interpretation and implementation of university policies and procedures.



WHAT MAKES THE UNIVERSITY ADVISEMENT CENTER A GREAT PLACE?

• Generous benefits including:
  • Paid Leave Time
  • Comprehensive Health, dental, and vision insurance Coverage
  • 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.

HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Evaluates and advises on academic programs and progress of students.
• Coordinates and communicates with faculty on academic program changes or updates.
• Assesses college's compliance with Board of Regents degree requirements.

• Trains and supervises staff and/or student assistants.
• Provides and/or oversees graduation checkouts and audits management for the college.
• Maintains and updates current student records on information system.
• Performs admissions and recruitment functions for college.
• Performs other advanced academic advisement duties as assigned by college.

• Teach or co-teach GSU 1010 classes.
• Liaison responsibilities to a specific college or academic unit. Represent academic advising units on college and University committees.
• Assist in the development and implementation of college and University training for advisement personnel.
• Has leadership role in monitoring and tracking the retention, progression and graduation of all students within assigned population.
• Serve as lead worker for program(s) that require coordination – Incept, social media, transfer articulation, joint enrollment, early alert, key dependency, degree works, banner, graduate student admission requirements, etc.

• May assist in reviewing student petitions.
• May handle course authorizations for students.
• May conduct informational sessions for an academic department.

We will hire multiple advisors from this announcement for the Dunwoody and Decatur campus.

Qualifications :

Minimum Hiring Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and either 1) 6 months experience as “Academic Advisor II” at GSU (University Advisement Center or other GSU advising department) or 2) five years of related experience; or a combination of education and related experience.