Academic Advisor III

Georgia State University•Atlanta, GA

14h

About The Position

Academic Advisor III University Advisement Center The University Advisement Center is seeking to recruit an Academic Advisor III . This position performs advanced level academic advisement functions such as facilitating academic program development, advisement, interpretation and implementation of university policies and procedures. WHAT MAKES THE UNIVERSITY ADVISEMENT CENTER A GREAT PLACE? Generous benefits including: Paid Leave Time Comprehensive Health, dental, and vision insurance Coverage 403(b) and Pension plans And that's not all; visit our benefits page at http":

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.
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 Finalist candidates will need to submit name and contact information for three references.

Responsibilities

Evaluates and advises on academic programs and progress of students.
Coordinates and communicates with faculty on academic program changes or updates.
Assesses college’s compliance with Board of Regents degree requirements.
Trains and supervises staff and/or student assistants.
Provides and/or oversees graduation checkouts and audits management for the college.
Maintains and updates current student records on information system.
Performs admissions and recruitment functions for college.
Performs other advanced academic advisement duties as assigned by college.
Teach or co-teach GSU 1010 classes.
Liaison responsibilities to a specific college or academic unit.
Represent academic advising units on college and University committees.
Assist in the development and implementation of college and University training for advisement personnel.
Has leadership role in monitoring and tracking the retention, progression and graduation of all students within assigned population.
Serve as lead worker for program(s) that require coordination – Incept, social media, transfer articulation, joint enrollment, early alert, key dependency, degree works, banner, graduate student admission requirements, etc.
May assist in reviewing student petitions.
May handle course authorizations for students.
May conduct informational sessions for an academic department.