Academic Advisor II

Georgia Tech; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 46,872 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Tech in Atlanta seeks an Academic Advisor to provide guidance to undergraduate and graduate students regarding their academic progress. Key responsibilities include maintaining student records, preparing assessment reports, and interacting with faculty and parents.

Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, along with four to five years in a related role. This position requires flexibility in service delivery hours and may involve overnight travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Overnight travel required for project delivery.
• Four to five years of job-related experience.

Responsibilities

• Meet with students to address their academic questions.
• Prepare assessment reports maintaining student-related records.
• Interact with academic units for joint programs.

Skills

Communication skills

SQL skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Master's Degree

Job description

Job Summary

Provide information and counsel to undergraduate and graduate students within an assigned area regarding their academic pursuits and progress. Prepare and maintain associated student records. Usually concentrate in graduate programs or specialized academic area. May provide work direction to Academic Advisor Is and administrative support staff. This position will interact on a consistent basis with: students, parents and faculty, staff. This position typically will advise and counsel: students.

Responsibilities

• Meet with students concerning questions and issues regarding various aspects of their academic program. May include questions regarding academic program requirements, registration, permits, overloads, degree petitions, change of major, commencement, curriculum, academic progress, and Institute policy.
• Perform reference searches and records access in conjunction with student inquiries.
• Respond to academic administration and faculty requests for assistance in administrative, recruitment or student related matters.
• Prepare assessment reports; maintain student related records, files and databases.
• Review, approve and process curriculum related actions.
• Interact with other academic units in conjunction with joint programs.
• May schedule and coordinate student events.
• May provide input to academic unit's planning efforts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Educational Requirements: Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Other Required Qualifications: Overnight travel required for project delivery; flexibility in on-site daily service delivery hours (due to client shift schedules, project requirements).
• Required Experience: Four to five years of job related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred knowledge and skills include ability to effectively interact with individuals from diverse cultures and use of specialized computer applications.
• Preferred Educational Qualifications: Master's Degree.

Preferred Work Qualifications

• Higher education experience strongly preferred.
• Collegiate-level advising experience preferred.
• Post-secondary student services experience preferred.

Additional Preferences

• Four to five years of academic advising experience.
• Experience working with remote/online student populations.
• Experience working with STEM student populations.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

SQL Skills: This job requires knowledge of advanced university level academic program requirements and related administrative processes within assigned area. Also required are verbal, written and interpersonal communications skills and basic computer skills.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.

• Integrity
• Excellence
• Accountability
• Respect

More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, and services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia ("USG") and Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of an individual's race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.

Other Information

• This is not a supervisory position.
• This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
• This position will not be required to drive.
• This role is not considered a position of trust.
• This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
• This position will not travel.
• This position does not require security clearance.
• This position is located in Atlanta, GA.
• Salary Job Grade: A7.
• Recruiting Range: $46,872-60,000 Based on experience.

Background Check

Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit http://policylibrary.gatech.edu/employment/pre-employment-screening.