Academic Advisor I

Academic Advisor I

University Advisement Center

We are here to help you as you pursue your goal of academic success. Academic advisors can help you make the right decisions in selecting a major and defining a path toward earning your degree. We can assist you in building your academic schedule, help you complete required forms and point you toward the resources you’ll need to get where you want to go.

Academic Advisors assist academic departments/units with verbal or written academic plan, advisement interpretation and implementation of university policies and procedures in the areas of student enrollment and evaluation.  

Are you ready for us? Are you seeking an opportunity with purpose and direction? If you are, we have the perfect opportunity for you! We hire great people from a wide variety of educational, career, and personal backgrounds, not just because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a stronger team.

The University Advisement Center Department is seeking an Academic Advisor I to join the already awesome team taking the Building Services Department to the next level of excellence!

WHAT MAKES Georgia State University A GREAT PLACE?

· A flexible work environment

· Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.

· A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners.

· Professional development opportunity and mentorship

· A rapidly growing center within an academic setting

HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL DO

· Advises prospective and current students about academic requirements and selection of courses. Disseminates information on university policies and procedures to faculty, parents, students, etc.  

· Maintains students' files updated throughout their academic careers and makes changes to records as necessary.  

· Analyzes and processes requests for readmission from academic exclusion, and financial aid reinstatements; provides retention services for students who are part of the Academic Improvement Program.  

· May assist in conducting orientation sessions for groups of incoming students.  

· Audits student records for curriculum, major and graduation requirements.  

· Evaluates and determines transfer credits; researches course descriptions to determine transferability.  

· Compares transcripts with entrance and graduation requirements and advises students on appropriate actions.  

· Refers students with academic discrepancies to proper officials for further action.  

· Assists in the preparation of special reports relating to enrollment and related matters.  

· Evaluates and maintains student records for degree requirements using academic evaluation system. Monitors student registration activities and academic performance/progress.  

· Coordinates communications to students regarding course scheduling, core and major requirements, academic resources etc.  

· Determines awards recipients based on academic performance. Reviews course adjustment forms and petitions for readmission of students. Processes applications for state certifications, etc.  

· Monitors and tracks the retention, progression and graduation of all students within assigned population.  

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

Minimum Hiring Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and one year of related experience; or a combination of education and related experience.