College Advisor: Student Success & Orientation

University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Eligible

Job summary

The University of Georgia in Athens Area seeks a College Advisor I to meet with assigned students and provide accurate information about degree programs, from major admission to graduation. A high level of independent work is expected in service to students, with consistent contact and timely responses.

This role partners with the UGA Exploratory Center during freshman and transfer orientation sessions, supports advising during summer and spring orientation, and collaborates with departments to

Qualifications

• Provide complete and accurate information on core and major requirements as mandated by the UGA Bulletin term under which the student was admitted.
• Be organized and detailed in communicating accurate information to students.
• Ability to communicate well via one-on-one in-person and Zoom appointments, email, telephone and Slack/Teams.

Responsibilities

• Advise Terry Major/Certificate Students: Meet with assigned students to advise them on departmental and University curriculum requirements and to provide in-depth information and answer questions related to majors and/or certificates in the Terry College of Business. Provide each student with accurate information about the student's program of study, make recommendations about course selection for upcoming semesters, generate advising forms detailing these recommendations and maintain notes about advising meetings. Provide accurate information regarding students' academic progress from major/certificate admission to graduation. Answer student questions and concerns in a timely manner by phone, email and on a walk-in basis. Direct students to resources on campus, including but not limited to other departments/colleges at UGA, study abroad programs, tutoring and other forms of academic assistance, etc. Advisors at this level are expected to have full knowledge of resources that support s
• II: Advise During All UGA Orientation Sessions: Work under the direction of the UGA Exploratory Center and the Terry College Director of Undergraduate Programs to advise incoming freshman and transfer students as assigned during all UGA orientation sessions (includes summer and spring orientation dates).
• Attend Meetings & Professional Development: Maintain knowledge of the rules and policies of the school affecting degree/certificate programs by regularly attending mandatory staff/advisor meetings. Regularly attending advisor workshops and other professional development opportunities closely related to academic advising (i.e., Certificate in Advising, Diversity Certificate and others) is also an expectation of the position. Attend Terry and UGA functions as required (including but not limited to Terry Majors Fair, Terry Convocation, Terry Major Orientation, UGA Orientation Sessions, Welcome Back Events, etc.). Meet periodically with direct supervisor and departmental advisors in applicable majors to coordinate assignments and enhance internal communication efforts.

Skills

Information accuracy

Communication

Record keeping

Job description

The University of Georgia in Athens Area seeks a College Advisor I to meet with assigned students and provide accurate information about degree programs, from major admission to graduation. A high level of independent work is expected in service to students, with consistent contact and timely responses.

This role partners with the UGA Exploratory Center during freshman and transfer orientation sessions, supports advising during summer and spring orientation, and collaborates with departments to