Academic Advisor II

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Job summary

The University of Georgia, College of Engineering, invites applications for an Academic Advisor II on the Athens campus. This full-time role supports engineering students with academic planning, progression, and resource referrals.

The advisor will maintain records, communicate requirements, and collaborate with engineering staff to enhance student success. Strong advising skills and knowledge of degree requirements are essential.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent and 2 years of professional experience.
Experience advising or coaching students in an academic setting is preferred.
Familiarity with university student information systems is beneficial.

Responsibilities

Advise students on curriculum planning and registration each semester.
Maintain accurate records and use data to inform advising practice.
Provide guidance on progress toward graduation and use Degree Works/SAGE/Athena for planning.

Skills

Advising

Communication

Organization

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

DegreeWorks

SAGE

Athena

Job description

Academic Advisor II

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

Posting Details

Posting Number S15855P

Working Title Academic Advisor II

Department ENGR-Experiential Prg & Outrea

About the University of Georgia Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/) . The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

The College of Engineering at the University of Georgia is one of the fastest growing programs at UGA and one of the fastest growing public colleges of engineering in the nation. Since our founding in 2012, enrollment in the College of Engineering has grown to over 2,400 students. Students and faculty alike are attracted to our setting in a comprehensive, land-grant, research institution that’s consistently ranked among the 20 best public universities in the nation. Our rapidly expanding engineering program focuses on opportunities for learning, discovery and innovation at the confluence of disciplines.

College/Unit/Department website https://engineering.uga.edu/

Posting Type External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP

Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information

This is a full-time position on the main Athens campus.
Standard business hours are Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

Advertised Salary $54k + based on experience

Posting Date 10/06/2026

Open until filled Yes

Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 11/01/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants In addition to your UGA Jobs application, please upload the following documents:

CV/Resume
Cover Letter
3 professional references with contact information

Location of Vacancy Athens Area

EEO Policy Statement The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

USG Core Values Statement The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning, as well 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. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 08.02.18.01.02.

Position Information Classification

Title Academic Advisor II

FLSA Exempt

FTE 1.00

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent and 2 years of professional experience

Preferred Qualifications

Completion of UGA’s Academic Advising Certificate Program preferred.
Experience working with SAGE , Degreeworks, Athena, and other advising software utilized by the University of Georgia/ USG institutions.

Position Summary

This Academic Advisor II position within UGA’s College of Engineering supports incoming and current Engineering undergraduate students in their academic pursuits. The Academic Advisor II position:

Advises students, providing targeted support related to student decision-making, exploration, and development.
Develops strategies for enhancing rapport with students and campus partners.
Maintains accurate records and utilizes existing records to inform advising practice.
Speaks knowledgeably about campus resources and makes proactive and direct referrals based on individual students’ situations, needs, and interests.
Intentionally manages time and calendar to ensure accessibility to students.
Understands and communicates requirements, policies, procedures, and the use of student-facing technologies (Degree Works, SAGE , Athena, etc.)
Integrates students’ degree progress, interests, and abilities into future planning.
Solicits and uses student feedback or assesses student needs to enhance advising practice.
Collaborates effectively with members of the home unit or department.
Implements administrative initiatives, projects, or programs as prescribed.
Participates in Advising team meetings and other Staff quarterly/meetings held by department and/or UGA Advising office.

The primary function of all Academic Advisor positions in the College of Engineering is to administer student support to enrolled and prospective students while working collaboratively with other Academic Advisors and staff throughout the College of Engineering and across campus. In addition, Academic Advisors must stay abreast of current degree program procedures, policies, and curriculum requirements and of UGA-wide policies and procedures for UGA employees and Academic Advisors specifically. College of Engineering Academic Advisors will follow all UGA Academic Advising Services requirements and are encouraged to continue their professional learning through their learning and development resources and best practices.

The College of Engineering offers BS, MS, and PhD degree programs through four schools – School of Chemical, Materials, and Biomedical Engineering, School of Computing, School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, and School of Environmental, Civil, Agricultural, and Mechanical Engineering. For further details on our offered degrees and programs, please visit https://engineering.uga.edu/degrees-programs/.

The College of Engineering is a rapidly growing Engineering college at a flagship public university. Since its founding in 2012, UGA’s College of Engineering has added multiple new degree programs, increased its enrollment to over 2,700 undergraduate and 300 graduate students, employs over 200 Faculty, Staff and Post-Doctoral Associates, and has had a 300% increase in research funding in the last 5 years.

This position will report directly to the College of Engineering Director of Advising and is expected to manage a caseload of approximately 275-305 advisees. The Academic Advisor II position will work with Academic Advisor I, II, and III Advisors, both independently and collaboratively as part of the college Advising team.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

Possess higher autonomy and operate under increased function as an Advisor II
Strong leadership and ability to lead within team with Advisor I positions
Knowledgeable about university and college degree requirements
Skilled in Interpreting and communicating these requirements to students, faculty, and staff
Strong organizational and time management skills
Strong problem-solving skills
Comfortable working with University’s electronic student systems and databases
Effective oral and written communicator to students, staff, faculty, peers and leadership
Will establish and maintain effective working relationships for the betterment of student success, team success and continuous professional learning
Able to provide assessment and evaluation data to college leadership

Physical Demands

Sitting for long periods of time at a computer. Standard office environment.
Is driving a responsibility of this position? No
Is this a Position of Trust? Yes
Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No
Does this position require a P-Card? No
Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No
Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No
Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes

Credit and P-Card policy Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Background Investigation Policy Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities – Advising

Advises students on curriculum planning and registration each semester; and maintains accurate records and utilizes existing records to inform advising practice
Effectively facilitates one-on-one advising sessions by inviting students into the advising process.
Provides guidance to students on progress towards graduation.
Understands and communicates requirements, policies, procedures, and the use of student-facing technologies (DegreeWorks, SAGE , Athena, etc.)
Provides targeted support related to student decision-making, exploration, and development.
Integrates students’ degree progress, interests, and abilities into future planning
Solicits and uses student feedback or assesses student needs to enhance advising practice.
Demonstrates strategic communication while maintaining professionalism and clarity.
Finds and uses advising-related information, reports, and data to enhance advising practice.
Effectively communicates university requirements and specific degree requirements to students, as well as University and unit-specific policies and procedures.
Demonstrates familiarity with theories about advising, student development, and learning cognition.
Uses Degree Works with orientation students to document degree selection, course registration and college resources.
Provides information about co-curricular opportunities (Co-op, Internships, Study Abroad, Graduate Studies, faculty-led research, etc.) and special services as per students’ specific needs.
Serves as a point-of-contact for degree support and enhancement activities that extend/augment the educational opportunities associated with engineering undergraduate degree programs.
Intentionally manages time and calendar to ensure accessibility to students

Duties/Responsibilities – Campus Participation

Collaborates effectively with members of the College of Engineering.
Attends staff meetings, professional development seminars, yearly UGA advising workshops, and other student support related meetings; serve on various campus committees; complete the Academic Advising Certificate Program.
Represents the College of Engineering at on-campus recruitment events and related meetings.

Duties/Responsibilities – Communication

Demonstrates strategic communication while maintaining professionalism and clarity.
Speaks knowledgeably about campus resources and makes proactive and direct referrals based on individual students’ situations, needs, and interests.
Demonstrates nuanced understanding of resources across campus and related referral processes by tailoring recommendations to student goals, program of study, personality, etc.
Demonstrates flexibility and accessibility in communication to meet student needs.

Duties/Responsibilities – Administration

Performs administrative activities, such as answering student and staff emails, scheduling meetings and networking opportunities and working on projects to benefit the advising office.
Implements administrative initiatives, projects, or programs as prescribed
Maintains accurate records and utilizes existing records to inform advising practice

Duties/Responsibilities – Other Duties