Position Details

Classification Information

Classification TitleAcademic AdvisorRegular/TempRegularFull-time/Part-timeFull-TimePosition Notes

All part-time and temporary positions must abide by the ACA rules and regulations. In addition, part-time positions must abide by Valdosta State University regulations including allowed hours worked.

Position Information

Position TitleAcademic AdvisorJob Search IdentifierStaffProposed Salary$32,866.00General Summary of Responsibilities

Advise students with regards to their educational, career, personal and social development, including clarifying academic policies and rules, college/university degree requirements, and referring students to academic and personal resources as appropriate. Ability to learn extensive requirements, policies, and procedures, along with excellent organizational and time management skills are required. Excellent interpersonal, speaking, writing, and computer skills are essential. Candidate must be willing to work with a diverse student population on a one-on-one basis and in small groups. The candidate must work well on a team and be willing to work occasional weekend and evening hours.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree.
- Strong oral and written communication skills and a commitment to detail-oriented accuracy are required.
- Knowledge of college level student services is required

Preferred Qualifications

- An earned Master’s Degree
- Previous experience in academic advising or counseling, preferably in higher education
- Working knowledge of Banner and DegreeWorks

Physical Requirements

Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with reasonable accommodation.
Ability to communicate with reasonable accommodation.

Compliance Requirements

Position Requires completion of VSU’s Annual Compliance Training course (such as State Business Transactions, Drug Free Workplace, Anti-Harassment Policy, Introduction to Information Security, Workers Compensation, Motor Vehicle Policy, USG Ethics Policy, Conflict of Interest/ Outside Activities Policy, Leave Procedures for Faculty and Staff, Georgia Open Records Act, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), and Contracts 101. Supervisory positions require training in FMLA and Worker’s Compensation.
Position Requires a Criminal Background Check.

Position Full-Time/Part-TimeFull-Time, fully benefited (30+ hours)Standard Hours40 Essential Duties of the Position

The duties below reflect 90% of the employee's responsibilities. There is an additional 10% reserved for professional development and any other duties that may be assigned.

Job Duty

Advise students with regards to their educational, career, personal and social development, including clarifying academic policies and rules, college/university degree requirements, and refer students to academic and personal resources as appropriate. Assist students with registration and orientation to VSU; evaluating and maintaining student records; tracking the progress of specific populations, including students on probation.

Percentage Of Time60 Essential Duties of the Position

The duties below reflect 90% of the employee's responsibilities. There is an additional 10% reserved for professional development and any other duties that may be assigned.

Job Duty

The advisor will facilitate programs that help students explore career and post-bachelor’s degree options. Assist students in the transition from high school to college and provide appropriate referral to University offices and resources as needed. Work collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, and administrators, and provide a positive environment for students served by the Center. The advisor will work closely with fellow advising center staff, faculty, staff, and student support services to meet student needs.

Percentage Of Time10 Essential Duties of the Position

The duties below reflect 90% of the employee's responsibilities. There is an additional 10% reserved for professional development and any other duties that may be assigned.

Job Duty

The advisor will monitor academic progress (i.e. track persistence and academic success). Provide developmental programming focused on student academic needs. Work closely with the Director to assist in program development and implementation of strategic initiatives. The advisor may participate in teaching/assisting with FLC groups.

Percentage Of Time10 Essential Duties of the Position

The duties below reflect 90% of the employee's responsibilities. There is an additional 10% reserved for professional development and any other duties that may be assigned.

Job Duty

Advise, monitor, and work closely with students on academic probation and those returning from academic suspension by helping them identify and overcome obstacles to their academic success and assist in the development of a retention plan for students.

Percentage Of Time10Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting NumberS00857Desired Start DateOpen Date07/17/2019Close DateReference Requests

Reference Requests

Accept Online ReferencesNoMinimum Requests2Maximum Requests3EEO Statement

EEO Statement

EEO Statement

Valdosta State University is an Equal Opportunity educational institution and has a strong institutional commitment to diversity. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people, including, but not limited to minorities and individuals with disabilities. Valdosta State University has a non-discrimination policy that includes sex, race, color, sexual orientation, religion, age, marital status, national origin, disability, and veteran status.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. What is your highest level of completed education?
   • GED
   • High School Diploma
   • Associates Degree
   • Bachelors Degree
   • Masters Degree
   • Specialist Degree
   • ABD
   • PHD
2. How many years of related experience do you have? Please explain.

   (Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to ApplyRequired Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Unofficial Transcripts

Optional Documents