S05526P

ACADEMIC ADVISOR II

Engineering Enviro, Civil, Agri, and Mech

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.

The College of Engineering, formed on July 1, 2012, is building a vibrant academic environment that fosters engineering education in a liberal arts environment and research that addresses critical societal needs. The College offers eight undergraduate and seven graduate engineering degree programs spanning all engineering fields. The College has grown rapidly to more than 2,400 undergraduate and graduate students and over 80 faculty members.

http://www.engineering.uga.edu/

External

TRS or ORP

Employee

Benefits Eligible

Full Time

8am – 5pm; Monday – Friday

Commensurate with experience

12/22/2020

Yes

02/01/2021

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.

This position is an Academic Advisor II in the College of Engineering’s School of Environmental, Civil, Agricultural, and Mechanical Engineering. The incumbent will be responsible for maintaining a caseload of approximately 350 – 400 advisees by administering student academic support, providing guidance to students on progress towards graduation, offering guidance on co-curricular opportunities (study abroad, internships etc.), and representing the College of Engineering at recruitment events. This position will report directly to the School Chair for the School of Environmental, Civil, Agricultural, and Mechanical Engineering.

Knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

Sitting for long periods of time at a computer. Normal office environment.

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.

Maintain a caseload of 300-400 College of Engineering advisees; Assist students with registration each semester and maintain student files/records; remain familiar with degree program requirements. Work with Orientation students on degree selection, course registration, and college resources.

50

Administer student support to enrolled and prospective students; Serve on various campus committees. Completion of the Academic Advising Certificate Program and attend yearly UGA advising workshops.

10

Provide information about educational opportunities (Co-op, Internships, Study Abroad, Graduate Studies, etc.) and special services as per students’ specific needs.

10

Familiar with College of Engineering degree requirements as well as wide policies and procedures relevant to other colleges and the university. Provide guidance and support in high-demand application process for students.

5

Maintain up-to-date on degree program procedures and policies; assist in connecting students experiencing academic difficulty to the appropriate campus resources.

5

Recruitment activities – Represent the College of Engineering at recruitment events and related meetings.

5

Work closely with other academic staff related to Research/Experiential Learning/Academic Programs to provide timely information on course and degree options as well as all applicable policies and procedures.

5

Attend and participate in staff meetings, professional development seminars and other student support related meetings; Provide cross training to academic staff as necessary.

5

Perform other duties as assigned.

5