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 (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 ideal candidate for this position will complete all duties of a full service professional academic advisor and will be tasked with performing academic advisement functions such as facilitating academic program development, advising, interpretation, and implementation of university policies and procedures.
The Academic Advisor II will provide administrative support to department undergraduate directors as it relates to course substitutions, petitions, and permissions.
They will also support undergraduate directors with advisement related events and advisement data needs from Navigate. Academic Advisor II will be familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, Banner, and have experience with programs similar to Argos, Degree Works, Navigate, etc.
The essential duties and responsibilities of the Academic Advisor II are the following :
- Evaluates and maintains student records for degree requirements using academic evaluation system.
- Monitors student registration activities and academic performance and progress.
- Delivers communication to students regarding course scheduling, core and major requirements, academic resources, and outreach activities that will promote retention, progression, and graduation.
- Monitors and tracks the retention, progression, and graduation of assigned student population.
- Maintains and updates students records in the information system.
- Provide administrative support to department undergraduate directors as it relates to course substitutions, petitions, and permissions.
- Process registration permissions in Banner for students in assigned population.
- Supports undergraduate directors with advisement related events and advisement data needs from Navigate or other reporting tools.
- Serves as a lead worker for specified programs.
- Coordinates regular advisement training, development, and planning meetings and activities for designated programs.
- Mentors Academic Advisor I and IIs; trains and supervises staff and / or student assistants.
- Coordinates special programs or functions such as dual degree, BIS, petitions, appeals, grade appeals, etc.
- Teaches or co-teaches GSU 1010.
- Participates in planning information sessions or activities.
- Participates regularly in university, college, and area advisement training, development and planning meetings and activities.
- Assist in the development and implementation of College and University training for advisement personnel.
- Participates in college, departmental, and other meetings related to undergraduate programs.
- Other duties assigned.
GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY VALUES
COMMUNITY : Fostering a distinctive shared identity and common purpose across our multi-campus university. INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY : Respecting the dignity and value of all people and perspectives through honorable conduct based on engagement, fairness, access, equity, and civility.
TRANSFORMATION : Intentionally pursuing knowledge, practice, and scholarly rigor to inspire lifelong learning, and to make our community and the world a better place.
INTEGRITY : Adhering to our values, mission, and the truth through respectful cooperation and effective stewardship of resources.
EXCELLENCE : Achieving the highest standards and distinction in teaching, research and service. STRATEGIC INNOVATION : Embracing invention and creativity in the pursuit of meaningful discovery using our collective talents.
USG Core Values Statement
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office.
Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.
More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https : / / www.
usg.edu / policymanual / section8 / C224 / #p8.2.18 personnel conduct
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https : / / www.
usg.edu / policymanual / section6 / C2653.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Georgia State prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions.
This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia State community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests.
Further, Georgia State prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.
Background Check
Successful candidate must be able to pass a comprehensive criminal background investigation and other background searches as applicable to the job such as credit check and Motor Vehicle Record.
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.
Preferred Hiring Qualifications :
- Banner, Argos, or other data reporting tool.
- Navigate
College / Business Unit
College of Arts & Sciences
Department : Academic Assistance
Location
Atlanta Campus
Shift : 8 : 30 AM - 5 : 15 PM
Salary : $50,000 - $52,000
Pay Grade : 13
FLSA Status : Exempt
Job Type : Full Time (Benefits Eligible)
Job Posting
06 / 14 / 24, 4 : 01 : 00 AM
Closing Date
06 / 29 / 24, 3 : 59 : 00 AM
Special Instructions :
To be fully considered for this position, all candidates at the time of submission must provide the following documents :
- A complete and accurate GSU application
- Resume
- Cover Letter
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Georgia State University Values COMMUNITY : Fostering a distinctive shared identity and common purpose across our multi-campus university, INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY : Respecting the dignity and value of all people and perspectives through honorable conduct based on engagement, fairness, access, equity, and civility, TRANSFORMATION : Intentionally pursuing knowledge, practice, and scholarly rigor to inspire lifelong learning, and to make our community and the world a better place.
INTEGRITY : Adhering to our values, mission, and the truth through respectful cooperation and effective stewardship of resources, EXCELLENCE : Achieving the highest standards and distinction in teaching, research, and service, STRATEGIC INNOVATION : Embracing invention and creativity in the pursuit of meaningful discovery using our collective talents.
USG Core Values Statement The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office.
Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. , These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.
More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https : / / www.
usg.edu / policymanual / section8 / C224 / #p8.2.18 personnel conduct, Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.
5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section6 / C2653.
Background Check Successful candidate must be able to pass a comprehensive criminal background investigation and other background searches as applicable to the job such as credit check and Motor Vehicle Record.
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.
Georgia State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.