Academic Advisor I

Georgia State University; Campus (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Leave Time

Health insurance

Pension plans

Job summary

Georgia State University’s Enrollment Services, University Advisement Center, is hiring multiple Academic Advisor I positions at our Atlanta Campus. You will conduct individual and group academic advisement, help interpret policies, and assist with educational planning to support student success.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree and strong communication skills, with experience in student retention or advising preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree; or a combination of education and related experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and university stakeholders on c

Skills

Oral and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Enrollment Services: University Advisement Center: 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.

WHAT MAKES THE UNIVERSITY ADVISEMENT CENTER A GREAT PLACE?

• Generous benefits including:
• Paid Leave Time
• Comprehensive Health, dental, and vision insurance Coverage
• 403(b) and Pension plans
• And that's not all; visit our benefits page at http://www.gsu.edu/hr/benefits/index.html
• A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with a variety of partners.
• Professional development opportunity and mentorship
• A rapidly growing center within an academic setting
• Would you be interested in attending an award-winning research university for free? Our Tuition Assistance Program lets employees take classes for free. At Georgia State University we emphasize work-life balance. With excellent benefits, competitive pay and an exciting location, Georgia State University could be the place for you.

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
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and university stakeholders on c

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).

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.

College/Business Unit

Enrollment Management

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)

Job Posting

09/29/26, 1:20:44 PM11/28/26, 11:59:00 PM

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