Career & Academic Advisor

College of Coastal Georgia; Brunswick (GA); Presencial; USD 42 000 - 54 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The College of Coastal Georgia seeks an advisor to assist students in developing their career and academic goals, and to guide them through opportunities at CCGA and beyond. This role is designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA).

You will provide structured academic planning, career counseling, and program development in collaboration with faculty, including occasional travel to the Camden Center and after-hours events.

Qualificações

• Baccalaureate degree in counseling, education or a related field is required.
• Must possess a current valid driver license with acceptable driving record.
• More than one year related experience.

Responsabilidades

• Provide expert and proactive advising for students through structured academic plans.
• Provide career and academic advising services using career assessments.
• Explain CCGA policies on general education and graduation requirements.
• Collaborate with supervisor and faculty to create relevant programming for students.
• Travel to Camden Center and participate in evening/weekend activities as needed.
• Assist with resume, cover letter and job search skill development.

Conhecimentos

Academic advising

Resume writing

Cover letter writing

Interviewing

Job search strategies

Career counseling principles

Computers / software

Formação académica

Baccalaureate degree in counseling/education

Descrição da oferta de emprego

About Us

Join our Team at the College of Coastal Georgia!
Located on the southeast Atlantic coast in Brunswick, midway between Savannah, Georgia and Jacksonville, Florida, the College of Coastal Georgia is an undergraduate college in the University System of Georgia with an additional outreach through the Camden Center in Kingsland, Georgia. The College provides an affordable and interactive education in the natural beauty and abundant sunshine of Georgia's Golden Isles, an area noted for world-class golf courses and resorts as well as amazing diversity of maritime habitats, wildlife and sea creatures. To learn more about the College of Coastal Georgia's Vision, Mission and Values please click here: https://www.ccga.edu/about/visionmission/

Location

Our campus is located at One College Drive Brunswick, GA 31520.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for assisting students in the development of their career and academic goals/plans, and for guiding students as they explore career development opportunities and employment at the College of Coastal Georgia and beyond. This position is designated as Campus Security Authority (CSA).

Responsibilities

• -Provide expert and proactive advising for students through the development of structured academic plans. The advisor will monitor students academic progress and provide interventions or referrals, as necessary.
• -Provide career and academic advising services to students, utilizing career assessments related to career exploration and decision making.
• -Communicate and interpret CCGA policies and procedures regarding general education requirements, graduation requirements, curriculum modifications, course adds/drops/withdrawals, etc.
• -Collaborate with their supervisor and appropriate faculty to create relevant programming and events to ensure that accurate information is provided to students.
• -Travel and provide advising at the Camden Center and participate in occasional evening and weekend activities as necessary.
• -Facilitate resume, cover letter and job search skill development.
• -Facilitate workshops, presentations, individual counseling sessions, and other relevant programs on topics related to career and academic development.
• -Performs related work as required.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• -Baccalaureate degree in counseling, education or a course of study related to the occupational field.

Other Required Qualifications

• -Must possess a current valid driver license with acceptable driving record and pass a yearly Motor Vehicle Report review.

Required Experience

• -More than one year related experience.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE

• -Knowledgeable of best practices regarding academic advising, resume and cover letter writing, interviewing, and job searching.
• -Familiar with a variety of career and academic development resources both in print and online
• -Knowledge of the local and regional job market.
• -Knowledge of state and federal employment laws.
• -Knowledge of career counseling principles.
• -Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.

SKILLS

• -Strong organizational and time management skills
• -Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• -Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs.
• -Skill in decision making and problem solving.
• -Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources at [phone], or by email at [e-mail]. For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at [phone], or email [e-mail].

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as 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 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Conditions of Employment

* Successful completion of background investigation and legal authorization to work in the US prior to employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the College of Coastal Georgia, as determined by the College of Coastal Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable a satisfactory credit check, Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this college and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

* College of Coastal Georgia is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community

Equal Employment Opportunity

The College of Coastal Georgia provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the American with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources at 912-279-5740.

Other Information

MORE ABOUT US

The vision of the College is to be a college of choice for students within Georgia and beyond, providing an outstanding education for tomorrow's leaders and citizens through service-learning, global awareness and engaged entrepreneurship. With a strong emphasis on student retention, progression and timely graduation, the College offers over 20 baccalaureate degrees, as well as a few career associate degrees. Approximately 3,400 students are served by more than 200 employees. CCGA is an active participant in the Complete College Georgia initiative designed to support community partnerships and develop the critical thinking, problem-solving and communication skills necessary to address the challenges of 21st century economic development and community wellbeing. For more information, visit the College website: http://www.ccga.edu