Academic Advisor III

We are seeking to recruit Academic Advisor III’s to conduct individual and group student academic advisement, to assist departments/units with verbal or written academic plans, transfer articulation and to interpret and implement university policies and procedure in the areas of student enrollment and evaluation. We are searching for staff who can find ways to continue to improve some the fastest growing graduation rates in the nation. Successful candidates for this position must be dedicated to student success with a high attention to detail and the ability to multi-task.

Examples of duties:

Evaluates and advises on academic programs and progress of students.
Coordinates and communicates with faculty on academic program changes or updates.
Assesses college’s compliance with Board of Regents degree requirements.
Trains and supervises staff and/or student assistants.
Provides and/or oversees graduation checkouts and audits management for the college.
Maintains and updates current student records on information system.
Performs admissions and recruitment functions for college.
Performs other advanced academic advisement duties as assigned by college.
Teaches or co-teaches orientation classes.
Serves as an advisor to a specific college or academic unit. Represents academic advising units on college and university committees.
Assists in the development and implementation of college and University training for advisement personnel.
Plays a leadership role in monitoring and tracking the retention, progression and graduation of all students within assigned population through the use of predictive analytics.
Serves as lead worker for program(s) that require coordination -Incept, social media, transfer articulation, joint enrollment, early alert, key dependency, degree works, banner, transition, graduate student admission requirements, EAB, etc.
May assist in reviewing student petitions.
May handle course authorizations for students.
May conduct informational sessions for an academic department.

We will hire multiple advisors from this announcement. We are looking for staff for all locations – Atlanta, Alpharetta, Decatur, Dunwoody, Clarkston and Newton.

A Great Place to Work:

Would you be interested in attending an award-winning urban research university for free? Our Tuition Assistance Program lets employees take classes for free. At Georgia State University we emphasize work-life balance. With excellent benefits, competitive pay and an exciting location, Georgia State University could be the place for you.

Georgia State offers competitive pay and benefits including:

Paid Leave Time
Comprehensive Health, dental and vision insurance Coverage
403(b) and Pension plans

And that’s not all; visit our benefits page for more information: http://www.gsu.edu/hr/benefits/index.html.

Disclaimer: This job requisition provides a high-level job definition. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive or exclusive list of job duties. As such, job duties and/or responsibilities within the context of this job requisition may change at the discretion the employee’s direct supervisor.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and five years of related experience; or a combination of education and related experience.

College/Business Unit: Provost & VP Academic Affairs

Department: The University Advisement Center

Shift: 8:30 AM – 5:15 PM | Monday – Friday

Salary : $43,300

Pay Grade: 14

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Type: Full Time (Benefits Eligible)

Job Posting: 07/16/18, 9:01:06 AM

Closing Date: 08/01/18, 10:59:00 PM

Preferred Hiring Qualifications:

Preference may be given to those who possess a Master’s degree and five years’ experience working with student retention or student affairs programs; previous experience as a lead worker or mentor to junior staff; excellent oral and written communication skills; experience presenting to groups or with group facilitation; experience following up on problems until resolution. Experience with transfer articulation. Proficiency with Excel, Banner and student tracking applications such as CAPP, Grades First, EAB, Degree Works or similar product.

Special Instructions:

A cover letter and resume are required for consideration. Finalist candidates will need to submit name and contact information for three references.

Please note, Georgia State University’s career board updates daily and requisitions are subject to be removed without prior notice or before the posting expires.