Academic Advisor I
Georgia State University•Atlanta, GA
•Onsite
About The Position
The College of the Arts / Office of Academic Assistance at Georgia State University is dedicated to inspiring and empowering students to excel in arts creation, scholarship, pedagogy and entrepreneurship. We strive to create an environment that fosters collaboration, innovation, and academic excellence. The Department is seeking one dedicated and experienced Academic Advisor I.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree, or a combination of education and related experience.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of advisement theories and practices to help students achieve success.
- Excellent communication, time management and organizational skills.
- Ability to make sound judgments, problem solve and identify solutions.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Ability to meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced work environment.
- Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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.
- Compare transcripts with entrance and graduation requirements.
- 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.
- Monitors student registration activities and academic performance/progress.
- Coordinates communications to students regarding course scheduling, core and major requirements, academic resources etc.
- Monitors and tracks the retention, progression and graduation of all students within assigned population.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
