Academic Advisor II

Georgia State University; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Leave Time

Health, dental, and vision insurance

403(b) and Pension plans

Tuition assistance program

Job summary

Georgia State University is hiring Academic Advisor II in Atlanta Campus. You will assist students with academic planning, degree requirements, and policy interpretations, guiding enrollment and progression to graduation.

You will promote retention and success through proactive outreach, monitor records, and coordinate communications, workshops, and advisement initiatives with campus partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 6 months as Academic Advisor I or 3 years related experience.
• Preferred: Master’s degree and 3 years in student retention or student affairs.

Responsibilities

• Advise and support students on academic planning, degree requirements, course selection, and policies.
• Promote student retention, progression, and graduation through proactive outreach, monitoring, and referrals.
• Maintain, audit, and evaluate student records, transcripts, degree audits, and transfer credit applications.
• Monitor academic performance and determine eligibility for graduation, certifications, and recognition.
• Process academic petitions, readmissions, financial aid reinstatements, and other requests.
• Coordinate student communications, orientations, workshops, and success initiatives.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and campus partners to enhance student success and outcomes.

Skills

Communication skills

Group presentations

Student advising

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Excel

Banner

Grades First

EAB

Degree Works

Job description

Job Description - Academic Advisor II (26001319)

Job Description

Academic Advisor II - 26001319

Description

Description :

Academic Advisor II

Student Advising Services

University Advisement Center

TheUniversity Advisement Centeris seeking to recruit multipleAcademic Advisor IIpositions to assist academic departments/units with verbal or written academic plans, advisement interpretation and implementation of university policies and procedures in the areas of student enrollment and evaluation. This position provides information to and advises both enrolled and prospective students regarding the academic programs offered by the University or a specific department, including requirements for admission and retention through graduation; may coordinate the work of entry level academic advisors.

WHAT MAKES THE UNIVERSITY ADVISEMENT CENTER A GREAT PLACE?

• Generous benefits include:
  • 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

• Advise and support students on academic planning, degree requirements, course selection, and university policies.
• Promote student retention, progression, and graduation through proactive outreach, monitoring, and referrals.
• Maintain, audit, and evaluate student records, transcripts, degree audits, and transfer credit applications.
• Monitor academic performance and determine eligibility for graduation, certifications, and academic recognition.
• Process academic petitions, readmissions, financial aid reinstatements, and other student academic requests.
• Coordinate student communications, orientations, workshops, and student success initiatives.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and campus partners to enhance student success, enrollment, retention, and academic outcomes.

We will hire multiple advisors from this announcement for the Atlanta Downtown, Dunwoody, Newton, Alpharetta, Decatur, and Online campus (which is housed on the Clarkston campus).

Disclaimer : This job requisition provides a high-level job definition. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive or exclusive list of job duties. As such, job duties and/or responsibilities within the context of this job requisition may change at the discretion the employee’s direct supervisor.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree and either 1) 6 months experience as “Academic Advisor I” at GSU (University Advisement Center or other GSU advising department) or 2) three years of related experience; or a combination of education and related experience.

Preferred Hiring Requirements:

• Preference may be given to those who possess a Master's degree and three years' experience working with student retention or student affairs programs
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience presenting to groups or with group facilitationExperience following up on problems until resolution
• Proficiency with Excel, Banner and student tracking applications such asGrades First, EABor Degree Works or similar product
• Experience with transfer articulation

College/Business Unit

Provost & VP Academic Affairs

Department : University Advisement Center

Location

Atlanta Campus

Shift : M-F, 8:30AM-5:15PM

Salary : $50,100

Pay Grade : 18

FLSA Status : Exempt

Job Type : Full Time (Benefits Eligible)

Closing Date : 11/29/26, 4:59:00 AM

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