College Adviser - Georgia College Advising Corps (GCAC)

The University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia's Georgia College Advising Corps recruits service-minded recent graduates to support low-income, first-generation, and underrepresented students in accessing higher education. GCAC college advisers serve in public high schools across Georgia, guiding students through college admissions, financial aid, and postsecondary planning.

Advisers help identify best-fit colleges, complete applications, explore scholarships, prepare for ACT/SAT, and track progress using the GCAC

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities to engage with students and staff.
• Excellent organizational skills to manage data and deadlines.
• Effective problem-solving, diplomacy, and ethical judgment.
• Ability to collaborate with site liaison and program director.

Responsibilities

• Work with high school seniors to guide admissions, financing, ACT/SAT, and applications.
• Assist students with finding scholarship resources.
• Complete GCAC reports and track data using the GRACE system.
• Collaborate with the site liaison and Program Director.
• Host college fairs and information sessions on college admission and aid.
• Conduct outreach to rising seniors to build interest before the senior year.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organization Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Job description

Position Summary

The Georgia College Advising Corps (GCAC) recruits service‑minded recent graduates to support low‑income, first‑generation, and underrepresented students in accessing higher education. GCAC college advisers serve in public high schools across Georgia, working alongside school counseling staff to guide students through the college admissions process. Advisers help students identify best‑fit colleges, complete applications, explore financial aid and scholarship opportunities, prepare for entrance exams, and develop informed postsecondary plans.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Work with high school seniors – Provide information on the college admissions process, financing college, registering for and taking ACT/SAT exams, and completing college applications. – 45%
• Assist students with finding scholarship resources – 20%
• Complete GCAC reports and data tracking – Track all student interactions using the College Advising Corps Student GRACE web‑based system and complete GCAC reports and projects. – 15%
• Work with the site liaison – Work with the site liaison at the assigned high school, with the understanding that your official supervisor is the Program Director of the Georgia College Advising Corps. – 10%
• Host college fairs and information sessions – Provide programming regarding college admission and financial aid. – 5%
• Conduct outreach to younger students – Begin outreach to rising seniors to build interest and enthusiasm toward college and prepare them for actionable steps during the summer ahead of their senior year, e.g., ACT/SAT. – 5%

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Interpersonal Skills – Collaborate effectively with others to achieve goals.
• Organization Skills – Meet deadlines, plan events, and keep track of data and records.
• Communication Skills – Speak persuasively and tactfully, write professionally, and create multimedia texts such as flyers, presentations, and websites.
• Problem‑Solving Skills – Surmount challenges and solve problems creatively, ethically, and diplomatically as they help students navigate the college admission process.

Physical Demands

Sitting, typing, standing, light lifting

Position Trust and Responsibilities

• Is this a Position of Trust? – Yes
• Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? – No
• Does this position require a P‑Card? – No
• Is driving a requirement of this position? – No
• Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? – Yes
• Does this position have Security Access? – No

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ([e-mail]).