Academic Affairs Advisor

Coastal Pines Technical College; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Coastal Pines Technical College in Georgia is seeking an Academic Affairs Advisor to provide high-quality academic advisement and services to technical college students. A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a related field is required, plus two years of related experience.

The role involves guiding students through course selection, developing personalized education plans, and ensuring adherence to institutional policies and FERPA regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Two years of related work experience.
• Knowledge of FERPA and student privacy policies.
• Ability to interpret placement test scores and degree audits.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Advises students on academic requirements and course selection.
• Develops personalized education plans for students.
• Communicates institutional policies and procedures.
• Reviews test scores, transcripts, and prerequisites for advising.
• Maintains accurate electronic records of student interactions.
• Participates in orientations for new and transfer students.

Skills

Academic advisement

FERPA knowledge

Student counseling

Education planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Two years of related work experience

Tools

Banner

Job description

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia! We are the force that drives Georgia! Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens! Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!

Job Title: Academic Affairs Advisor Agency: Coastal Pines Technical College Job Requisition ID: JR0000006209 Shift: Not Applicable (United States of America) Compensation Details: TBD

Job Description:

The Academic Advisor is responsible for delivering excellent and relevant academic advisement, information and services to technical college students. A minimum of Associates degree in general studies, business, management, education, or related area.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Advises students on academic requirements and selection of courses.
2. Assists students in developing and personalizing an education plan.
3. Disseminates information on institutional policies and procedures.
4. Reviews and interprets placement and other standardized test scores, unofficial transcripts, and course prerequisites.
5. Understands the institution's interpretation of FERPA rules for the release of student information to faculty, parents, students, etc.
6. Interprets degree audits.
7. Understands graduation requirements for programs.
8. Monitors student registration activities and recommends solutions to academic difficulties.
9. Coordinates communications to the students regarding advisement, academic calendar, and other related issues.
10. Maintains accurate electronic records of interactions with students
11. Serves as student advocate when appropriate.
12. Refers students to the appropriate specialized staff for such issues as financial aid assistance, career advisement, admissions processes, business office questions.
13. Participates in the development, implementation, review, presentation, and revision of orientations for the first-time college students and transfer students.
14. Stays abreast of changing institutional information including admissions requirements, new programs, course changes, deadlines, important dates, costs, expanding facilities, updates in college-wide initiatives, transfer requirements, and state and federal mandates.
15. Engages in professional development activities, including but not limited to attendance at conferences, workshops, division, and department training sessions; stay current with information technology skills.
16. Participates in the planning, implementation, and the evaluation of the academic advisement program's goals and objectives.
17. Participates in institutional student development and retention programs.
18. Serves as resource for faculty/staff.
19. Assists in the development of advising materials and presentations to support individual and group student sessions.
20. Completes administrative reports as assigned.
21. Enters program schedules in Banner.
22. Assist Deans with collection of documentation from faculty.
23. Participates in required staff development activities.
24. Performs other duties as assigned by the Academic Advisement Coordinator.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a related field and Two (2) years of related work experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.

Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens. With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.