Academic Advisor I

Academic Advisor I

The Academic Advisor I position plays a critical role in supporting student success by providing comprehensive guidance, personalized academic planning, and holistic support throughout students' academic journeys. The Academic Advising Center provides support to undergraduate students addressing critical areas such as academic advisement, registration, student support services utilization, and academic transitional success skills.

Advising - 75 - Serve as primary academic advisor to caseload of students. Meet with students individually to discuss academic progress and create comprehensive academic plans. Help students select appropriate courses, majors, and minors that align with their career goals and degree requirements. Provide course registration and enrollment support. Complete first semester registrations for incoming first-year and transfer students. Connect students with appropriate campus resources.

Teaching/Instructing - 15 - Teach approximately three sections of First-Year Academic Seminars that introduce students to campus resources and strategies for academic success, provide instruction for course registration, and/or assists with delivery of major-based FYAS. Typically, Fall Semester only.

Programming - 5 - Support student programs (e.g., workshops, fairs, or expos) to connect students with academic opportunities on campus as well as student support services.

Other - 5 - Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications Educational Requirements Bachelor's degree in related field. Required Experience One to three years of direct advising experience.

Preferred Qualifications Additional Preferred Qualifications Member of National Academic Advising Association (NACADA). Preferred Educational Qualifications Master's Degree in Education, Counseling, Student Personnel, Higher Ed or closely related field. One to three years related work experience. Preferred Experience Possess experience advising students in a college or university setting, or similar transferable experience.

Proposed Salary The proposed salary range is $35,441-$42,500.

Required Documents to Attach List of References Cover Letter

USG Core Values The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.

Equal Employment Opportunity Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia (USG). The Board of Regents prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status ("protected status"). No individual shall be excluded from the participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any USG program or activity because of the individual's protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual's protected status, except that preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

Other Information This is not a supervisory position. This position does not have any financial responsibilities. This position will not be required to drive. This role is not considered a position of trust. This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card). This position will not travel.

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