Title:Academic Advisor (Waycross Campus) Department:Academic Support Job Category:Staff Regular/Temporary:Regular Salary:$16.89 p/h Open Date:07/20/2018 Description:

MAJOR DUTIES:

• Advise students at all levels and in all pathways
• Understand requirements for all degree programs offered by SGSC and make appropriate referrals for advising in baccalaureate programs
• Offer retention support by working to identify students whose behaviors indicate a lack of academic success strategies and refer students for academic skills assistance, including tutoring, counseling, and/or career guidance
• Assist in training faculty and staff advisors
• Promote academic success through educational, wellness, cultural and social programs
• Monitor progress of and report on academic success initiatives
• Teach sections of SGSC 1000 (College Orientation and Success) as needed
• Participate in new student orientations and other advising events
• Participate in assessment of advising services
• Maintain student records and reports
• Able to work independently and with groups
• Able to work as a team member and serve on committees
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION:

• Knowledge of BANNER advising/registration system
• Knowledge of University System of Georgia and Board of Regents policies
• Knowledge of rules and regulations related to remedial courses
• Knowledge of student support services
• Knowledge of general financial aid rules
• Knowledge of general transfer policies
• Knowledge of degree audit programs
• Knowledge of residence halls’ policies and procedures.
• Skill in the provision of advising to potential and current students
• Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions
• High-level skill in oral and written communication
• Excellent customer service skills

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS:

Reports to the Director of Academic Success

GUIDELINES:

Guidelines include college policies and procedures, department policies and Board of Regents policy and procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection and interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK:

• The work consists of varied administrative duties and coordination of primary functional areas. Strict regulations contribute to the complexity of the position
• Success in this position contributes to the efficiency, effectiveness, and regulatory compliance of all department operations

CONTACTS:

• Contacts are typically with students, co-workers, other college personnel and members of the general public
• Contacts are typically to provide services; to give or exchange information; to resolve problems; to motivate or influence persons; or to justify, defend or negotiate matters

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table, or while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, bending or crouching
• The employee occasionally lifts light objects
• The work is typically performed in an office setting / residence hall setting
• The Functional Capacity Requirement Form for this position outlines the physical job requirements (attached)

SUPERVISORY AND MANGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY:

• None

Required Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of a baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years
• Ability to understand college catalog and help students make appropriate choices of courses for degree completion or transfer
• Understanding of grade point average calculations and ability to guide students toward increasing GPA
• Reliable with good time management skills and ability to identify and complete needed tasks
• Ability to travel between assigned campuses and to work after-hour events as needed
• Experience and knowledge of Microsoft Office and Banner system preferred

Desired Qualifications:

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree in a course of study related to the occupational field.
• 2 years’ experience in academic advising and/or academic coaching