Academic Advisor

The University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia invites applications for an Academic Advisor I in the COE-Student Services office in the Athens area. You will meet with assigned Exercise and Sport Science and Sport Management students, explain degree requirements, and guide course selections to support timely degree completion.

This role uses student information systems, MS Office, Outlook, and Zoom to communicate with students, maintain accurate records, and provide referrals to campus resources with empathy and

Qualifications

• 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 abilities in advising contexts.
• Comfort with learning digital student systems and platforms, Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, and Zoom.
• Work holistically with undergraduate students to enhance the university experience.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships; demonstrate active listening.

Responsibilities

• Advises directly with Exercise and Sport Science and Sport Management students as an academic advisor.
• Develops knowledge of assigned majors and university requirements and policies.
• Helps students understand programs and comply with institutional requirements, policies, and procedures.
• Advises via in-person and Zoom appointments, drop-ins, emails, and phone calls.
• Assists students in course selection and other educational experiences.
• Evaluates student progress toward established goals.
• Assists students in decision-making and career direction, and refers to resources as needed.
• Maintains timely communication and supports student well-being.

Skills

Initiative

Time management

Tech proficiency

Active listening

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Posting Number: S15417P

Working Title: Academic Advisor

Department: COE-Student Services

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00-5:00pm

Employment Type: Employee

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible

Classification Title: Academic Advisor I

Position Summary

The Academic Advisor II position in the Office of Undergraduate Advising meets with assigned caseload of both intended & in-major students, provides each student with 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 also assist students with referrals to departments and other colleges at UGA, study abroad programs, tutoring, and other forms of academic assistance, etc. Advisors are needed to have or develop full knowledge of resources that support students in areas other than their academic life and to refer students to appropriate individuals and offices as needed. An Academic Advisor will maintain consistent contact with their students, maintain accurate and thorough electronic student records, and respond in a timely manner to questions from students. An effective academic advisor displays attention to detail and is attentive to student concerns. Advising work is performed under general supervision with no supervisory responsibilities.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or 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 university experience.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Active listening.

Physical Demands

Sit for extended periods of time.

Primary Duties (65%)

• Works directly with intended and in-major Exercise and Sport Science and Sport Management students as an academic advisor.
• Develops and maintains knowledge of Mary Frances Early College of Education (MFECOE) assigned majors as well as general MFECOE and University of Georgia (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, emails, 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 & practices for supporting students.

Secondary Duties (15%)

• Provides timely departmental updates to the Office of Undergraduate Advising.
• Assist program coordinators facilitating the application and admissions process for assigned majors in collaboration with Co-Director; reviews application & admission process for assigned majors with students and refers them to the department or major as needed for more detailed assistance.

Additional Duties (15%)

• Works with MFECOE program/department/major contacts in addition to faculty and staff of aligned units as directed by Co-Director.
• Serves as a liaison to assigned MFECOE academic department(s); assists program coordinators with curriculum issues in collaboration with Co-Director.
• Reviews application and admissions process for Exercise and Sport Science major with students and assists with application processing.

Support Duties (5%)

• 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.

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]).

Recruitment Contact Name: Julian Williams

Recruitment Contact Email: [e-mail]