S05328P

Academic Advisor - Intended Terry

Advising Services

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.

https://explore.uga.edu

External

TRS or ORP

Employee

Benefits Eligible

Full Time

Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week

$35,568

10/23/2020

Yes

12/14/2020

Candidates are encouraged to submit their materials by November 20, 2020. However, screening will continue until the position is filled. The application packet should include a cover letter detailing how the applicant’s credentials and experience meet the needs, responsibilities, and qualifications of the position and current resume. All applicants must apply online at https://www.ugajobsearch.com. Nominations, questions and/or other inquiries should be directed to Jennifer Eberhart, jterber@uga.edu, Search Committee Chair.

Athens Area

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. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

Academic Services Professional

Exempt

Student Services

1.0

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.

The primary responsibility of the Academic Advisor in the Exploratory Center is 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 assist students with referrals to other units at UGA, including tutoring, services, and other forms of academic assistance. 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 Advisor will maintain consistent contact with their students, maintain accurate student records and respond in a timely manner to questions from their students.
Regular attendance at weekly staff meetings is mandatory and workshop attendance is also an expected part of the position. Advisors should be available to work throughout June, July and early August orientation sessions for incoming first year and transfer students, as well as orientation sessions conducted in December/January.
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, disability, or protected veteran status

See minimum qualifications.

Sit at a computer for extended periods of time.
Light Lifting.

No

Yes

No

No

No

No

Yes

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.

Advising Students
Meet with students in person or remotely to recommend courses for the next semester, prepare advising forms, answer student questions, maintain communication with students via email and drop-in sessions, maintain thorough advising notes about appointments and other contact with students, and direct students to appropriate resources on campus. This involves extensive prep time and proficiency with various campus systems, software and resources.

60

Administrative Time
Answer student and staff emails, and create and maintain accurate records of student appointments, referrals, academic progress and goals. Schedule meetings and networking opportunities and work on projects to benefit the advising office. A high level of independent work is expected.

20

Student Drop in Times
Answer student questions during virtual or in-person drop-in hours.

10

Professional Development
Attend staff and committee meetings, classes, and training sessions offered on campus. This can include, but is not limited to, the Certificate in Academic Advising.

5

Other duties, as assigned.

5