Academic Advisor II, Scheller College of Business

Georgia Institute of Technology; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Institute of Technology seeks an Academic Advisor II to support undergraduate and graduate students within Scheller College of Business. The role involves counseling, records maintenance, and collaboration with faculty and other units to advance student success.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred), strong communication skills, and willingness to travel as needed. located in Midtown Atlanta, GA, with on-site duties and a competitive salary range.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Overnight travel may be required for project delivery and on-site service hours vary with client schedules.

Responsibilities

• Provide information and counsel to undergraduate and graduate students within an assigned area regarding their academic pursuits and progress.
• Prepare and maintain student records and assist with student progression.
• Interact with students, parents, and faculty to support academic advising and program planning.
• Coordinate academic program actions and assist with events as needed.
• Collaborate with other academic units on joint programs and initiatives.

Skills

Student advising

Interpersonal communication

Cross-cultural communication

Organizational skills

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Specialized computer applications

Job description

About Us

Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our strategic plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

Department Information

The Undergraduate Programs team at Georgia Tech's Scheller College of Business is dedicated to providing an exceptional student experience through personalized academic advising, career development, and meaningful student engagement. Our collaborative, student-centered team is committed to supporting undergraduate students throughout their academic journey and preparing them for success beyond graduation.

Reflecting this commitment to student success, Scheller was recently ranked #1 in Academic Advising and #1 in Career Advising among the nation's top 110 undergraduate business schools by Poets&Quants. The Academic Advisor II will play an important role in continuing this tradition of excellence while contributing to a supportive and innovative team environment.

Established over a century ago, the Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business is a leader in education, research, and innovation that advances business and improves the human condition. Strategically positioned at the intersection of business and technology, Scheller develops forward-thinking leaders who know how to harness technology to create value and drive meaningful impact.

The College is located in the heart of Midtown Atlanta's Technology Square, home to the highest concentration of startups, corporate innovators, and academic researchers in the southeastern U.S. This places students at the center of a vibrant innovation ecosystem with abundant experiential learning opportunities. Scheller's strategic location, combined with top-ranked career services and an expansive alumni network, connects students with leading companies in Atlanta and around the world.

Scheller offers AACSB-accredited B.S., M.S., MBA, Ph.D., Graduate Certificate, and Pathway programs, along with interdisciplinary and dual degree programs in collaboration with the Georgia Tech Colleges of Computing, Design, Engineering, and Liberal Arts, and the Morehouse School of Medicine. The College also delivers open enrollment and custom corporate Executive Education programs for individuals and organizations.

Currently, the College serves 2,529 students, including 1,501 undergraduates and 1,028 graduate students, supported by 95 faculty members, 107 staff members, and a global alumni community more than 28,000 strong.

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. This position will supervise: NA.

Responsibilities

• Job Duty 1 - 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.
• Job Duty 2 - Perform reference searches and records access in conjunction with student inquiries.
• Job Duty 3 - Respond to academic administration and faculty requests for assistance in administrative, recruitment or student related matters.
• Job Duty 4 - Prepare assessment reports; maintain student related records, files and databases.
• Job Duty 5 - Review, approve and process curriculum related actions.
• Job Duty 6 - Interact with other academic units in conjunction with joint programs.
• Job Duty 7 - May schedule and coordinate student events.
• Job Duty 8 - May provide input to academic unit's planning efforts.
• Job Duty 9 - 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
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to build positive relationships and establish rapport with students, faculty, staff, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.
• Demonstrated experience planning, coordinating, and implementing programs, workshops, and events of varying sizes and scope.
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills, with the ability to effectively engage and educate multiple audiences.

Preferred Educational Qualifications

Master's Degree

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

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.

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 travel.
• This position does not require security clearance.

Location: Atlanta, GA

Salary Range: $50,000.00 - $62,000.00 annually, commensurate with experience.

Job Grade: A7

Background Check

A successful candidate must be able to pass a background check.

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, or services.