Academic Advisor III

Academic Advisor III

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 III

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 opportunities and mentorship

·      A rapidly growing center within an academic setting

HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL DO:

The ideal candidate for this position 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. 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, Academic Advisor III 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 III are the following:

·         Evaluates and maintains student records for degree requirements.

·         Monitors student registration, academic performance, and progress.

·         Communicate 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.

·         Perform other related duties and special projects assigned.

Minimum requirements: 

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

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

To be fully considered for this position, all candidates must submit the following at the time of submission: 

• A complete and accurate GSU application

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• Three professional references