Academic Advisor- Coweta

State of Georgia; East Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Georgia, through West Georgia Technical College, is seeking an Academic Advisor to provide high-quality academic advisement to technical college students. The Advising Coach will help students develop education plans, understand policies, and navigate degree requirements.

Responsibilities include interpreting FERPA guidelines, performing degree audits, coordinating communications, and referring students to support services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and two years of related work experience.
• Experience with a student information system such as Banner, Degree Works, or other advisement systems.
• Strong communication and advisory skills, with a student-centered approach.

Responsibilities

• Advise students on academic requirements and course selection.
• Review placement scores and course prerequisites to guide planning.
• Maintain accurate electronic records of student interactions and progress in systems.
• Coordinate communications to students via email, text, or phone for advisement and enrollment.
• Refer students to financial aid, career advisement, admissions, and tutoring services as needed.
• Support recruitment and enrollment growth initiatives and advising materials.

Skills

Academic advising

FERPA knowledge

Student advocacy

Communication skills

Record keeping

Education

Bachelor's degree + 2 years experience

Tools

Banner

Degree Works

TargetX

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- Coweta Agency: West Georgia Technical College Job Requisition ID: JR0000006888 Shift: Not Applicable (United States of America) Compensation Details: $42,640.00 PER YEAR

Job Description:

Job Summary The Advising Coach is responsible for delivering excellent and relevant academic advisement, information, and services to all technical college students.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Advise students on academic requirements and selection of courses, which would include the following: (70%)

• Assist all students in developing and personalizing an education plan
• Disseminate information on institutional policies and procedures
• Review and interpret placement and other standardized test scores and course prerequisites
• Understand the institution's interpretation of FERPA rules for the release of student information to faculty, parents, students, etc.
• Perform and interpret degree audits
• Know graduation requirements for programs
• Monitor student registration activities and recommend solutions to academic difficulties and maintain accurate electronic records of interactions with students, and to be their advocate when appropriate.
• Refer students to the appropriate specialized staff for such issues as financial aid assistance, career advisement, admissions processes, business office questions, and tutoring.
• Documenting student contact accurately in the TargetX retention model.
• Coordinate communications to the students regarding advisement, retention, academic calendar, and other related issues, which may include mass email, text, or phone correspondence as part of recruitment and Reaching out for Registration (ROR) initiatives. (5%)
• Collaborate and serve as a resource to other departments and faculty as needed, to also include participation in recruitment and enrollment growth events and initiatives to increase enrollment, registration, and to accurately assist students in academic progression and completion. (5%)
• Stay abreast of changes in institutional information, including admissions requirements, new programs, course changes, deadlines, important dates (5%) costs, expanding facilities, updates in college-wide initiatives, transfer requirements, and state and federal mandates
• Engage in professional development activities, including but not limited to memberships in professional organizations, such as NACADA, completing 1 Micro-credential each fiscal year, attending conferences, workshops, division, and department training sessions; staying current with information technology skills (5%)
• Participate in institutional student development and retention programs 2. Serve as a resource for faculty/staff 3. Collaborate with divisions in developing advising presentations and materials to support individual and group sessions. (i.e., create flyers or a checklist)
• Participates in planning, implementation, and evaluation of the academic advisement program's goals and objectives. Develop advising materials and presentations to support individual and group student sessions and complete administrative reports as assigned (5%)
• Other duties as assigned (5%)

Competencies

• Proficiency in using Banner, Degree Works, and other student graduation progression software, TargetX (Engage)
• Effective Communication, verbal and written, and ability to provide effective guidance and communication both face-to-face and virtually using teleconferencing or communication platforms.
• Interpersonal Skills
• Specific knowledge of college program completion requirements
• Good knowledge of college service availability and related impact on student registration, progress, financial aid, and program completion requirements
• Understanding of FERPA restrictions and proper guidance and assistance within compliance with privacy acts and restrictions
• Ethical Practice
• Customer Service
• Detail Oriented Work Environment This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment and technologies.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 25 pounds.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, mainly located on a specific campus or with floating responsibilities and two or more campuses. Days and hours of work are typically set and specific and generally established between Monday through Thursday, 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, and Friday, 8 am until 12 pm (for 40 hours max). Some of the advertising duties are virtual but can be accomplished on campus. This position does not require weekend work.

Travel

Travel to other campus locations is occasionally required, as needed. Overnight travel is not required except in rare instances of external professional development conferences, travel, or meetings.

Required Education and Experience

• 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 Education and Experience

• Two or more years’ experience in academic advising or related direct student support in a post secondary institution
• Experience with a student information system such as Banner, Degree Works, or other student advisement information systems
• Master’s degree in a related field

Other Duties As Assigned Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a related field and Two (2) years of related work experience.

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.