Student Success Advisor I: Campus Guidance

Middle Georgia State University; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

FSA

HSA

Life Insurance

Sick Leave

Vacation Leave

Parental Leave

Retirement

Employee discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Middle Georgia State University seeks an Academic Advisor I at the Cochran Campus to guide students through degree planning and registration, helping them stay on track for graduation. This role emphasizes accurate communication, data-informed decisions, and ongoing student contact.

The advisor will be based on one MGA campus with occasional travel to others, and may require evening or weekend work. A Bachelor's degree is required, and familiarity with degree programs and policies is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university.
• Based on one MGA campus with occasional travel to other campuses; may require evening or weekend work.
• Knowledge of admission, registration and degree program requirements is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise students on educational plans, major changes, course selection, and graduation requirements.
• Assist with scheduling, enrollment events, and advising services across campuses.
• Monitor student progress and refer to campus resources as needed.
• Maintain student files and advisor notes in university systems.

Skills

Computer skills

Problem solving

Decision making

Training others

Interpersonal skills

Written and oral communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

DegreeWorks

Job description

Middle Georgia State University seeks an Academic Advisor I at the Cochran Campus to guide students through degree planning and registration, helping them stay on track for graduation. This role emphasizes accurate communication, data-informed decisions, and ongoing student contact.

The advisor will be based on one MGA campus with occasional travel to others, and may require evening or weekend work. A Bachelor's degree is required, and familiarity with degree programs and policies is preferred.