Academic Advisor III

Georgia State University; Campus (IL); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 61,000; 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’s University Advisement Center seeks an Academic Advisor III to lead advanced advising initiatives and support student success across campuses. You will interpret policies, mentor staff, and participate in program development to improve retention and timely degree completion.

The role supports in-person, virtual, or hybrid services with regular office hours and collaboration across units. A Bachelor’s degree is required; a Master’s is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 6 months experience as Academic Advisor II or five years related experience.
• Preferred Master’s degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, or related field.
• Experience in advising, student success, enrollment management, or student affairs within higher education.
• Ability to mentor, train, and lead professional staff and advising initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced academic advising to prospective and enrolled students on degree requirements and graduation planning.
• Interpret university policies and communicate requirements to students, faculty, staff, and families.
• Monitor student progress using advising technologies and data tools.
• Lead advising operations, training, onboarding, and supervision of advisors and student assistants.

Skills

Advising leadership

Student advising

Communication

Analytical thinking

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Banner

Degree Works

EAB Navigate

Job description

Student Success: University Advisement Center: The Academic Advisor III performs advanced-level academic advising and leadership functions in support of student success, retention, and timely degree completion. This role leads complex advising initiatives, interprets and applies university and Board of Regents policies, and supports academic program development. The Academic Advisor III serves as a subject matter expert, mentor, and resource for advising staff and university partners while contributing to strategic advising operations and student success outcomes.

The Academic Advisor III plays a critical role in supporting student persistence and degree attainment through advanced academic advising, student advocacy, data-informed decision‑making, and collaboration with academic and administrative units. This position may support any University Advisement Center location, team, student population, program, or service area as needed.

This position is integral to the daily operations of the University Advisement Center and may support in-person, virtual, or hybrid services. The successful candidate is expected to maintain regular office hours and provide dependable support to assigned students, programs, and advising initiatives. The position may be assigned to support any UAC location, team, student population, or service area as operational needs require.

The University Advisement Center is seeking to recruit an Academic Advisor III. This position performs advanced level academic advisement functions such as facilitating academic program development, advisement, interpretation and implementation of university policies and procedures.

What Makes the University Advisement Center a Great Place?

• Generous benefits including:
  • 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

Academic Advising and Student Support

• Provide advanced academic advising to prospective and enrolled students regarding degree requirements, course selection, academic standing, progression, and graduation planning.
• Interpret and communicate University and Board of Regents policies, procedures, and academic requirements to students, faculty, staff, and families.
• Monitor student academic progress, registration activity, and degree milestones using advising technologies and data tools.

Records Evaluation and Academic Processes

• Evaluate and process complex academic matters, including transfer credits, academic appeals, readmission requests, graduation certifications, and financial aid reinstatement.
• Review and ensure the accuracy and compliance of student records, curriculum requirements, advising documentation, and graduation progression.

Leadership, Training, and Program Coordination

• Collaborate with faculty, academic departments, and university partners regarding curriculum changes, assessment efforts, policy compliance, strategic planning, academic policy updates, and program development that improve student retentions and graduation outcomes.
• Lead and support advising operations by training, mentoring, onboarding, and providing functional supervision to advisors and student assistants

Minimum Requirements

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

Preferred Hiring Requirements

• Master's degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, Educational Leadership, or a related field.
• Experience in academic advising, student success, retention, enrollment management, or student affairs within higher education.
• Experience leading advising initiatives, specialized programs, or student success projects.
• Experience mentoring, training, or providing leadership to professional staff.
• Proficiency with Banner, Degree Works, EAB Navigate, or similar student information and advising systems.
• Knowledge of academic advising theories, student development principles, and student retention best practices.
• Excellent oral, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to assess complex student situations and develop effective solutions.
• Demonstrated commitment to student success, equity, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

College/Business Unit

Provost & VP Academic Affairs

Location

Atlanta Campus

Shift

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

Salary

$55,100

FLSA Status

Exempt

Job Type

Full Time (Benefits Eligible)

Georgia State University Values

COMMUNITY: Fostering a distinctive shared identity and common purpose across our multi-campus university, IDENTITY, PLACEMAKING & BELONGING: Respecting the dignity and value of all people and perspectives through honorable conduct based on engagement, fairness, access, and civility, TRANSFORMATION: Intentionally pursuing knowledge, practice, and scholarly rigor to inspire lifelong learning, and to make our community and the world a better place

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia State University is an equal opportunity employer with regard to veterans and individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability,, genetic information, or protected veteran status.Please note, Georgia State University’s career board updates daily and requisitions are subject to be removed without prior notice or before the posting expires.Georgia State University prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status.