Academic Advisor II

Georgia Institute of Technology • Atlanta, GA

36d • Onsite

About The Position

Provide information and counsel to undergraduate and graduate students within an assigned area regarding their academic pursuits and progress. Prepare and maintain associated student records. Usually concentrate in graduate programs or specialized academic area. May provide work direction to Academic Advisor Is and administrative support staff. This position will interact on a consistent basis with: students, parents and faculty, staff. This position typically will advise and counsel: students. This position will supervise: NA.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Overnight travel required for project delivery; flexibility in on-site daily service delivery hours (due to client shift schedules, project requirements).
• Four to five years of job related experience
• This job requires knowledge of advanced university level academic program requirements and related administrative processes within assigned area. Also required are verbal, written and interpersonal communications skills and basic computer skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree
• Preferred knowledge and skills include ability to effectively interact with individuals from diverse cultures and use of specialized computer applications
• Graduate degree and knowledge of systems such as Banner & EAB Navigate360 (or similar systems)

Responsibilities

• Meet with students concerning questions and issues regarding various aspects of their academic program. May include questions regarding academic program requirements, registration, permits, overloads, degree petitions, change of major, commencement, curriculum, academic progress, and Institute policy
• Perform reference searches and records access in conjunction with student inquiries.
• Respond to academic administration and faculty requests for assistance in administrative, recruitment or student related matters.
• Prepare assessment reports; maintain student related records, files and databases;
• Review, approve and process curriculum related actions.
• Interact with other academic units in conjunction with joint programs
• May schedule and coordinate student events.
• May provide input to academic unit's planning efforts.
• Perform other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees