Engineering Academic Advisor II — Guide Student Success

University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Eligible

On-campus position

Job summary

University of Georgia seeks an Academic Advisor II in the College of Engineering on the Athens main campus. You will advise incoming and current engineering undergraduates, help plan degree progress, and coordinate with campus resources to support student success.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and 2 years of experience, plus familiarity with Degree Works, SAGE, and Athena. This is a full-time, on-campus position with regular business hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent and 2 years of professional experience.
• Preferred: Academic Advising Certificate Program completion.
• Experience with SAGE, DegreeWorks, Athena, and other advising software.

Responsibilities

• Advises students on curriculum planning and registration each semester; maintains accurate records.
• Facilitates one-on-one advising sessions and guides students toward graduation.
• Uses Degree Works, SAGE, Athena and other tools to document progress and referrals.
• Communicates campus resources and makes proactive referrals based on student needs.
• Manages time and calendar to maximize accessibility for students.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Problem solving

Communication

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

DegreeWorks

SAGE

Athena

Job description

University of Georgia seeks an Academic Advisor II in the College of Engineering on the Athens main campus. You will advise incoming and current engineering undergraduates, help plan degree progress, and coordinate with campus resources to support student success.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and 2 years of experience, plus familiarity with Degree Works, SAGE, and Athena. This is a full-time, on-campus position with regular business hours.