Academic Advisor
- Employer
- Georgia Southern University
- Location
- Statesboro, GA
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- Administrative Jobs
- Student Affairs, Academic Advising
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Student Success Center. The Academic Advisor provides students with in-depth information concerning course descriptions, program requirements, prerequisites and registration procedures.
Essential Functions
•Advises and assists students in development of academic plans and class schedules.
•Reviews and performs preliminary evaluation of transfer students’ transcripts and provides early advisement for transfer students.
•Participates in SOAR (Southern’s Orientation, Advisement, and Registration) sessions including presentations, advisement, and registration.
•Assists in the resolution of individual academic problems.
•Provides advisement on academic program changes.
•Recruits students by visiting high schools; attending college nights; visiting community colleges and technological institutions.
•Welcomes prospective students by processing paperwork; talking with applicants; arranging and conducting campus tours; conducting follow-up activities such as letter writing and phone calling campaigns.
•Maintains recruiting operations by following policies and procedures; reporting needed changes.
Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco Free Campus.
Minimum Education RequiredBachelor’s Degree
Could a level of job-related experience higher than the minimum required for the position substitute for the minimum level of education? No Minimum Experience RequiredOne or more years of related work experience
Could a level of education higher than the minimum required for the position substitute for the minimum level of job-related experience? No Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesEffective communication (verbal and written), organization and human relations skills; ability to work well in a diverse environment; proficiency with computer and Microsoft Office Applications software including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases; legally authorized to work in the United States; successful completion of background investigation prior to employment.
Preferred EducationMaster’s Degree in Higher Education or a related field
Preferred ExperienceOne or more years of related higher education work experience
Salary Range $32,000 Job Open Date 04/03/2019 Job Closing Date 04/24/2019 Special Instructions Summary Quicklink for Posting http://employment.georgiasouthern.edu/postings/57525 Required Applicant Documents Required Documents- Resume
- Cover Letter
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have a Bachelor's Degree?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have one or more years of related work experience?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have the ability to use PC computers and effectively utilize Microsoft Office Applications software including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you understand that Georgia Southern University is a tobacco and smoke-free community?
- Yes
- No
- * Are you authorized to work lawfully in the United States?
- Yes
- No
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