Description:
Academic Advisor II
College of Arts & Sciences
Academic Assistance
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 to hire an experienced
Academic Advisor II.
WHAT MAKES
College of Arts & Science A GREAT PLACE?
- 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 ideal candidate for this position will l 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. They will provide administrative support to department undergraduate directors for 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. Processes registration permissions in Banner.
- Supports advisement events and data needs.
- Mentors and trains staff; coordinates advisement training and special programs.
- Other duties assigned.
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:
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.