Online Academic Advisor I – Path to Student Success

Valdosta State University; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Valdosta State University in Valdosta, GA is seeking an Academic Advisor I for VState Online to guide students in course selection and degree requirements, helping them plan for post-college goals.

Responsibilities include advising, interpreting policies, maintaining records under FERPA, supporting student transitions, and monitoring progress. Requires a bachelor’s degree and one year of related experience; salary is $40,737.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and one year of related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Advising - 45%: Advise students with regards to educational, career, personal and social development; refer to resources; assist in course selection.
• Interpret polices - 15%: Clarify and interpret academic policies and degree requirements.
• Student files - 15%: Maintain and update student files, ensure FERPA compliance.
• Student transition services - 15%: Facilitate programs aiding career and post-bachelor options; assist transition from high school to college.
• Monitor student progress - 10%: Monitor progress; provide developmental programming; advise students on probation or suspension.

Skills

Advising

Policy interpretation

Student records

FERPA compliance

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Valdosta State University in Valdosta, GA is seeking an Academic Advisor I for VState Online to guide students in course selection and degree requirements, helping them plan for post-college goals.

Responsibilities include advising, interpreting policies, maintaining records under FERPA, supporting student transitions, and monitoring progress. Requires a bachelor’s degree and one year of related experience; salary is $40,737.