Academic Advisor

University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia seeks an Academic Advisor II for the Office of Undergraduate Advising to guide assigned caseloads of undergraduate students. You will interpret degree requirements, advise on course selection, and maintain detailed electronic notes and student records.

You will assist with referrals, study abroad, tutoring, and other academic resources, while communicating policies and timelines. Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., on campus.

Qualifications

• Interprets degree requirements and communicates them to students, faculty and staff.
• Maintains accurate and thorough electronic student records and notes.
• Explains policies and procedures and helps students navigate advising steps.
• Advises via in-person and Zoom appointments, emails and calls.

Responsibilities

• Advises directly with assigned Exercise and Sport Science and Sport Management students.
• Maintains knowledge of majors and university requirements and policies.
• Supports students in course selection and educational experiences.
• Evaluates student progress toward goals and assists in decision making.
• Guides students facing academic difficulties and refers to appropriate resources.
• Provides timely updates to the Office of Undergraduate Advising.

Skills

Initiative

Organizational skills

Digital systems

Office software

Relationships

Active listening

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Outlook

Zoom

Job description

Position Summary

The Academic Advisor II position in the Office of Undergraduate Advising meets with an assigned caseload of intended and in‑major students, provides accurate information about their intended degree program, makes recommendations about course selection for upcoming semesters, generates electronic advising forms detailing these recommendations, and maintains detailed notes about these meetings. Advisors assist students with referrals to departments and other colleges at UGA, study abroad programs, tutoring, and other forms of academic assistance. Advisors maintain consistent contact with their students, maintain accurate and thorough electronic student records, and respond in a timely manner to student questions. Advising work is performed under general supervision with no supervisory responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• None specified.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

• Initiative to actively learn university and college degree requirements; interpret and communicate these requirements to students, faculty, and staff.
• Organizational and time‑management skills; problem‑solving skills.
• Comfort with learning digital student systems and platforms, in addition to Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, and Zoom.
• Work holistically with undergraduate students to enhance the university experience.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Active listening.

Physical Demands

Sit for extended periods of time.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Works directly with intended and in‑major Exercise and Sport Science and Sport Management students as an academic advisor.
• Develops and maintains knowledge of MFECOE assigned majors as well as general MFECOE and UGA requirements and policies.
• Helps students understand programs of study and comply with institutional requirements, policies, and procedures.
• Advises via scheduled in‑person and Zoom appointments, drop‑in visits, e‑mails, and phone calls.
• Assists students in the selection of courses and other educational experiences.
• Evaluates student progress toward established goals.
• Assists students in decision‑making and career direction.
• Assists students who have academic difficulties and refers them to the appropriate resources.
• Displays care and concern for the well‑being of university students.
• Actively seeks to improve processes and practices for supporting students.
• Provides timely departmental updates to the Office of Undergraduate Advising.
• Assists program coordinators in facilitating the application and admissions process for assigned majors in collaboration with the Co‑Director; reviews the application and admission process for assigned majors with students and refers them to the department or major as needed for more detailed assistance.
• Works with MFECOE program/department/major contacts in addition to faculty and staff of aligned units as directed by the Co‑Director.
• Serves as a liaison to assigned MFECOE academic departments; assists program coordinators with curriculum issues in collaboration with the Co‑Director.
• Reviews application and admissions process for the Exercise and Sport Science major with students and assists with application processing.
• Occasionally assists with educational programming for MFECOE undergraduate students, such as first‑year and transfer student orientation sessions, Convocation, high‑demand major forums, prospective student visit events, etc.

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

EEO Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ([e-mail]).