Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number S02999P Working Title ACADEMIC ADVISOR I Department Terry College Insurance, Legal, Real Est About the University of Georgia

The University of Georgia (UGA), a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities is the state’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (http://www.uga.edu/). UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA was founded in 1785 by the Georgia General Assembly as the first state-chartered University in the country. UGA employs approximately 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,600 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 36,000 students including over 27,500 undergraduates and over 8,500 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 17 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

About the College/Unit/Department College/Unit/Department website Posting Type External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information

The normal workday is 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday. However, this role may require occasional travel, night, and weekend duties in fulfillment of the responsibilities of the position. The position is an exempt position and not eligible for overtime or comp time based on the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Advertised Salary $30,000 Posting Date 04/24/2019 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 05/10/2019 Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Policy Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.

Position Information

Classification Title Academic Services Professional Pay Grade FLSA Exempt Job Family Student Services FTE 1.0 Minimum Qualifications

Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications Position Summary

The primary responsibilities of the Academic Advisor I are to meet with assigned students, provide each student with accurate information about the student’s intended degree program, make recommendations about course selection for upcoming semesters, generate advising forms detailing these recommendations, and maintain notes about these meetings.

Advisors also assist students with referrals to departments and other colleges at UGA, study abroad programs, tutoring and other forms of academic assistance, etc. Advisors at this level are expected to have full knowledge of resources that support students in areas other than their academic life and to refer students to appropriate individuals and offices as needed.

An Academic Advisor I must maintain consistent contact with their students, maintain accurate student records and respond in a timely manner to questions from their students.

Regular attendance at staff meetings is mandatory and workshop and retreat attendance is also an expected part of the position. All Advisors must be available and able to work in a group setting at a designated location throughout June, July and early August orientation sessions for incoming freshmen and transfers.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

Ability to provide full information to students on their various requirements and additional information on other responsibilities

• Ability to be organized and thorough in providing information to students

• Ability to communicate well through direct and indirect means is essential

Physical Demands

Working in a normal office environment.

Is driving required to perform essential duties outlined in this position? (This does not include infrequent trips) The successful candidate would have to provide proof that s/he has a valid driver's license when offered employment. Does this position have financial responsibilities? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Credit and P-Card policy

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Student Advising

-Meet individually with students to provide complete information and answer all questions related to the real estate program’s majors, the department’s two certificate programs, and the Terry College.
-Seek input from and respond to advice from the directors of these three programs.
-Support the department’s other advisor as appropriate.

Advise During All UGA Orientation Sessions

-Work under the direction of the UGA Exploratory Center and the Terry College Director of Undergraduate Programs to advise incoming freshmen and transfer students as assigned during all UGA orientation sessions (includes summer and spring orientation dates).

Percentage of time 80 Duties/Responsibilities

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Recordkeeping

-Maintain all records for the real estate major and the two certificate programs.

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Attend Meetings & Professional Development

-Maintain knowledge of the rules and policies of the school affecting degree/certificate programs by regularly attending mandatory staff/advisor meetings.
-Regularly attending advisor workshops and other professional development opportunities closely related to academic advising (i.e., Certificate in Advising, Diversity Certificate and others).
-Attend Terry and UGA functions as required (including but not limited to Terry Majors Fair, Terry Convocation, Terry Major Orientation, UGA Orientation Sessions, Welcome Back Events, Advisor Workshops, etc.).
-Meet periodically with supervisor, program directors, other department advisor, and Exploratory Center director to coordinate assignments and enhance internal communication efforts.

Interaction with Employers

-Talk with potential employers about the real estate major and the curriculum.

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Career Advising and Support

-Provide student information on career opportunities.
-Facilitate communication between the UGA Career Center and students in one of the majors and certificate programs.
-And other advising duties as assigned.

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Duties/Responsibilities

Interaction with Employers

-Talk with potential employers about the real estate major and the curriculum.

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Applicant Documents Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents