Position Title:Student Success Advisor I Job Category:Staff Department:School of Transitional Studies - 6510220 Division:Academic Affairs Required Documents:Cover Letter, Resume Position Statement:

Founded in 2005, Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) is one of 28 institutions within the University System of Georgia. GGC is a premier 21st century liberal arts institution accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. Serving nearly 13,000 students, GGC’s innovative practices, caring culture, and extremely affordable tuition are changing the game in higher education and changing the future for students at all levels, of all ages, and from all walks of life. Gwinnett County (pop. 920,000+) is home to a variety of businesses, including organizations involved in health care, education and information technology.

Description:

The Student Success Advisor I will advise students on course selection, degree programs, campus resources, and career options based on students' academic skills, interests, and abilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Advise students in special populations including, but not limited to, learning support students, new and continuing undeclared students, and conditionally admitted students.
• Assist students in developing and executing a recovery plan to return to satisfactory academic progress.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to current and prospective students on topics related to academic success.
• Ensure that essential standards of advising consistency and quality are met.
• Serve on institutional committees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree
• One year of experience working with students in a college setting
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
• Strong presentation skills
• Strong sense of professional ethics
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the Internet
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information and records
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate Degree In counseling, education, or related field
• Experience with BANNER
• Fluent in Spanish

Position Disclosure:

Due to the volume of applications, applicants may not receive a reply from the College unless an applicant is selected for an interview. Review of applications will continue until positions are filled. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States and proof of eligibility will be contemporaneously required upon acceptance of an employment offer. Any resulting employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation and credit check if applicable to the position, as determined by Georgia Gwinnett College in its sole discretion. Georgia Gwinnett College, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or religion. Georgia is an open records state.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Position may require local travel. Ability to lift and carry files and materials. Ability to move from one office to another office on campus. Adequate vision, hearing and manual dexterity to interact with people in person, on the phone and in writing. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations.

Position Status:Full-Time FLSA:Exempt