Academic Success Advisor - Technical College

Georgia Department of Revenue; Baxley (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Coastal Pines Technical College is seeking an Academic Affairs Advisor to provide high-quality academic advisement and services to technical college students. A minimum of an Associates degree is required; further responsibilities include advising, program planning, and FERPA compliance.

The position emphasizes student advocacy, record-keeping, and collaboration with faculty to support degree completion and timely program progression.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and two years of related work experience.
• Proficiency with FERPA and student data handling.
• Strong advising, planning, and record-keeping abilities.

Responsibilities

• Advises students on academic requirements and course selections.
• Develops and personalizes education plans for students.
• Communicates institutional policies and procedures.
• Reviews placement scores, transcripts, and prerequisites.
• Applies FERPA rules for release of student information.
• Interprets degree audits and graduation requirements.
• Monitors registration and helps address academic difficulties.
• Coordinates advisement communications and calendars.
• Maintains accurate electronic student records.
• Serves as student advocate and refers to specialists when needed.
• Supports orientation programs for new and transfer students.
• Keeps up with admissions updates, new programs, and deadlines.
• Participates in staff development and training sessions.
• Enters program schedules in Banner and assists Deans with docs.
• Contributes to advisement program goals and student development.

Skills

Advising students

FERPA knowledge

Educational planning

Records management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Two years of related work experience

Tools

Banner system

Job description

Coastal Pines Technical College is seeking an Academic Affairs Advisor to provide high-quality academic advisement and services to technical college students. A minimum of an Associates degree is required; further responsibilities include advising, program planning, and FERPA compliance.

The position emphasizes student advocacy, record-keeping, and collaboration with faculty to support degree completion and timely program progression.