Transfer Student Success Advisor

Middle Georgia State University; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life Insurance

Sick Leave

Vacation Leave

Parental Leave

Retirement

Employee discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Middle Georgia State University (MGA) Cochran Campus seeks an Academic Transfer Specialist I to support transfer students through advising, degree planning, and resource referrals. The role involves travel across MGA’s five campuses and collaboration with faculty and campus partners.

You will develop degree plans, participate in orientation for new transfers, and help implement retention strategies while using institutional data to report on progress and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of three years of academic advising.
• Experience working with student populations.
• Available to work some late afternoons, evenings and weekends.
• Travel to MGA’s five campuses for the role.

Responsibilities

• Provide transfer student advising to create realistic degree plans.
• Collaborate with campus partners to ensure accurate information and outreach.
• Develop and deliver training and resources for faculty and advisors.
• Produce reports on student success and retention.

Skills

Academic advising

Student support

Collaboration

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Middle Georgia State University (MGA) Cochran Campus seeks an Academic Transfer Specialist I to support transfer students through advising, degree planning, and resource referrals. The role involves travel across MGA’s five campuses and collaboration with faculty and campus partners.

You will develop degree plans, participate in orientation for new transfers, and help implement retention strategies while using institutional data to report on progress and outcomes.