Academic Advisor I

Academic Advisor I

The University Advisement Center is seeking to recruit multiple Academic Advisor I positions to conduct individual and group student academic advisement, to assist departments/units with verbal or written academic plans, and to interpret and implement university policies and procedures in the areas of student enrollment and evaluation. We are searching for staff who can find ways to continue to improve some of the fastest-growing graduation rates in the nation. A successful candidate for this position must be dedicated to encouraging student success with high attention to detail and the ability to multi-task.

Here is what you will do:

• Provide academic advising, educational planning and policy interpretation to prospective and current students.
• Conduct student outreach, retention, and case management activities.
• Review, maintain, and audit student records as was as monitor degree progression.
• Assist with student orientation facilitation, workshops, presentations, and student success initiatives.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and university stakeholders on committee participation, professional development, and special projects.

We will hire multiple advisors from this announcement for the Atlanta Downtown, Dunwoody, Decatur, Newton, Alpharetta, and Online campus (which is housed on the Clarkston campus).

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements: 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.

Location: Atlanta Campus Shift: M-F, 8:30AM-5:15PM Salary: $43,100 Pay Grade: 16 FLSA Status: Exempt Job Type: Full Time (Benefits Eligible)