Academic Advisor II

Academic Advisor II

College of Arts & Sciences

Graduate Services

The College of Arts & Sciences at Georgia State University is transforming lives through our research advances, career-empowering teaching, and work with community partners in Atlanta and around the globe. As the largest college on the Atlanta Campus, the College of Arts and Sciences is home to more than 15,000 students, 550 faculty, and 300 staff members. Our faculty teach the core curriculum courses that serve as the foundation of nearly every student’s university education.

These are exciting times at The College of Arts and Sciences at Georgia State University. We are growing, and we are thrilled that you are interested in being a part of our team. We are surrounded by individuals empowered to use their expertise and talents to achieve our mission to pursue excellence.

The College of Arts and Sciences is seeking (1) experienced Academic Advisor II

WHAT MAKES College of Arts & Science 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

The Academic Advisor II will perform all duties of a full-service professional academic advisor, including facilitating academic program development, advising students, and interpreting and implementing university policies and procedures within the Office of Graduate Services. They will provide admissions support to department graduate directors for graduate enrollment management, course substitutions, petitions, and permissions, and support advisement-related events and data needs from Navigate. Additionally, the Academic Advisor II will be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Banner and have experience with programs such as Argos, Degree Works, and Navigate.

The essential duties and responsibilities of the Academic Advisor II are the following:

• Evaluates and maintains student records for degree requirements.
• Monitors student registration, academic performance, and progress.
• Communicates with students about course scheduling, requirements, and resources.
• Tracks retention, progression, and graduation of students.
• Provides administrative support for course substitutions, petitions, and permissions.
• Process registration permissions in Banner.
• Supports advisement events and data needs.
• Mentors and trains staff; coordinates advisement training and special programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree and either 1) 6 months experience as “Academic Advisor I” at GSU (University Advisement Center or other GSU advising department) or 2) three years of related experience or a combination of education and related experience.

Preferred Hiring Qualifications:

• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with student information systems and data analysis tools (e.g., Banner, Navigate, Reporting Systems).