Academic Advisor

Chattahoochee Technical College; United States; Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Annual leave

Flexible Benefits Program

Job summary

Chattahoochee Technical College is seeking an Academic Advisor to support students across North Metro and Marietta Campus locations. The advisor will guide students through program admissions, curriculum choices, and career pathways, while participating in early alert and retention initiatives.

The role includes delivering in-person and virtual advising, collaborating with faculty, and contributing to assessment projects to improve student success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and two years of related work experience.
• Experience may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Advises and meets with accepted first term, returning and current students in specified programs throughout the academic year.
• Advise students on program admission requirements, program admission dates, curriculum, prerequisite courses, and potential career paths.
• Engages in classroom advising presentations and information sessions both on campus and virtually.
• Completes annual advising projects and initiatives in support of student success and retention.
• Maintains accessibility for students through answering emails, phone calls, texts, chats, etc.
• Collects and maintains data for assessment purposes.
• Prepares required reports.
• Maintains accurate student documentation.
• Assists with college retention efforts.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Master’s Degree

Job description

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia! We are the force that drives Georgia! Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens! Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!

Job Title: Academic Advisor

Agency: Chattahoochee Technical College

Job Requisition ID: JR0000006274

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details: $45,301.59 ANNUALLY

Job Description: POSITION: Academic Advisor (Multi-hire, North Metro and Marietta Campus)

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

• ADVISING: Advises and meets with accepted first term, returning and current students in specified programs throughout the academic year.
• Advise students on matters relating to program admission requirements, program admission dates, curriculum, pre-requisite courses, and potential career paths.
• Demonstrates an expertise for advising assigned programs.
• Participates in supporting and advising students in the College’s early alert system.
• Completes annual advising projects and initiatives in support of student success and retention.
• Engages in classroom advising presentations and information sessions both on campus and virtually.
• Analyzes problems by evaluating available information and resources; develops effective, viable solutions to problems which can help drive the effectiveness of the department.

INTERPERSONAL ROLE:

• Collaborates and supports faculty with program students regarding registration, advisement and academics.
• Meets with co-workers and supervisors to develop and implement a comprehensive advisement system.
• Collaborates with participating departments in all formats of New Student Orientation.
• Maintains accessibility for students through answering emails, phone calls, texts, chats, etc.
• Understands that all employees have customers, internal and external, that they provide services and information to; honors all of the State’s commitments to customers by providing helpful, courteous, accessible, responsive, and knowledgeable service.
• Cooperates with others to accomplish common goals; works with employees within and across his/her department to achieve shared goals; treats others with dignity and respect and maintains a friendly demeanor; values the contributions of others.
• Engages regularly with the college community in collaborating with events and initiatives.
• Accepts full responsibility for self and contribution as a team member; displays honesty and truthfulness; confronts problems quickly; displays a strong commitment to organizational success.
• Attends training events and remains informed concerning program policies and procedures.
• Serves on college committees as assigned.
• Collects and maintains data for assessment purposes.
• Prepares required reports.
• Maintains accurate student documentation.
• Assists with college retention efforts.
• Performs related duties.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and two (2) years of related work experience. Note: Experience may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position.
• Experience in an educational environment.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Resides in one of Chattahoochee Technical College’s service area counties.

SALARY/BENEFITS:

• $45,301.59 annually.
• Benefits include paid holidays, annual leave, and the State of Georgia Flexible Benefits Program.
• Please be aware that Chattahoochee Tech employees will be paid by direct deposit, unless exempted by the State Accounting Office based on “hardship” evidence provided by the employee.

TELEWORK:

This position may be permitted to telework at least two days or 40% of a 5 day/40-hour work week.

RESPONSE DEADLINE:

Open until filled. Screening will begin immediately.

ANTICIPATED EMPLOYMENT DATE:

December 2026

EMPLOYMENT POLICY:

Chattahoochee Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates. Questions about the accreditation of Chattahoochee Technical College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling [phone], or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens. With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.