Academic Advisor II

Georgia State University; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan

Professional development

Job summary

Georgia State University’s College of Arts and Sciences is seeking an Academic Advisor II to support degree planning, course substitutions, and advisement events on the Atlanta Campus.

The role requires strong data skills and experience with Banner, Navigate, Degree Works, and related tools, as well as mentoring responsibilities and excellent communication with students and staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and either 6 months experience as Academic Advisor I at GSU or 3 years of related experience
• Experience with university advising software and data tools recommended
• Strong organizational and communication skills required

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and maintains student records for degree requirements.
• Monitors student registration, academic performance, and progress.
• Communicates with students about course scheduling, requirements, and resources; tracks retention, progression and graduation.
• Provides administrative support for course substitutions, petitions, and permissions; processes registration permissions in Banner.
• Supports advisement events and data needs.
• Mentors and trains staff; coordinates advisement training.
• Other duties assigned.

Skills

Advising

Mentoring staff

Data management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Banner

Argos

Degree Works

Navigate

Job description

Academic Advisor II

College of Arts & Sciences

Academic Assistance

The College of Arts and Sciences at Georgia State University is transforming lives through our research advances, career-empowering teaching, and work with community partners in Atlanta and around the globe. As the largest college on the Atlanta Campus, the College of Arts and Sciences is home to more than 15,000 students, 550 faculty, and 300 staff members. Our faculty teach the core curriculum courses that serve as the foundation of nearly every student’s university education.

These are exciting times at TheCollege of Arts and Sciencesat Georgia State University. We are growing, and we are thrilled that you are interested in being a part of our team. We are surrounded by individuals empowered to use their expertise and talents to achieve our mission to pursue excellence.

The College of Arts and Sciences is seeking to hire anexperiencedAcademic Advisor II.

WHAT MAKESCollege of Arts & ScienceA GREAT PLACE?

• Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc

• A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners

• Professional development opportunity and mentorship

• A rapidly growing center within an academic setting

HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL DO:

The ideal candidate for this position will l perform all duties of a full-service professional academic advisor, including facilitating academic program development, advising students, and interpreting and implementing university policies and procedures. They will provide administrative support to department undergraduate directors for course substitutions, petitions, and permissions, and support advisement-related events and data needs from Navigate. Additionally, the Academic Advisor II will be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Banner, and have experience with programs such as Argos, Degree Works, and Navigate.

The essential duties and responsibilities of the Academic Advisor II are the following:

• Evaluates and maintains student records for degree requirements.

• Monitors student registration, academic performance, and progress.

• Communicates with students about course scheduling, requirements, and resources. Tracks retention, progression, and graduation of students.

• Provides administrative support for course substitutions, petitions, and permissions. Processes registration permissions in Banner.

• Supports advisement events and data needs.

• Mentors and trains staff; coordinates advisement training and special programs.

• Other duties assigned.

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.

College/Business Unit: College of the Arts

Location: Atlanta Campus

Job Posting: 07/23/26, 12:39:08 PM