Job Title: Academic Advisor II
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 227211
Job Summary

Provide information and counsel to undergraduate and graduate students within an assigned area regarding their academic pursuits and progress. Prepare and maintain associated student records. Usually concentrate in graduate programs or specialized academic area. May provide work direction to Academic Advisor Is and administrative support staff. This position will interact on a consistent basis with: students, parents and faculty, staff. This position typically will advise and counsel: students. This position will supervise: NA.

Responsibilities

Job Duty 1 -
Meet with students concerning questions and issues regarding various aspects of their academic program. May include questions regarding academic program requirements, registration, permits, overloads, degree petitions, change of major, commencement, curriculum, academic progress, and Institute policy

Job Duty 2 -
Perform reference searches and records access in conjunction with student inquiries.

Job Duty 3 -
Respond to academic administration and faculty requests for assistance in administrative, recruitment or student related matters.

Job Duty 4 -
Prepare assessment reports; maintain student related records, files and databases;

Job Duty 5 -
Review, approve and process curriculum related actions.

Job Duty 6 -
Interact with other academic units in conjunction with joint programs

Job Duty 7 -
May schedule and coordinate student events.

Job Duty 8 -
May provide input to academic unit's planning efforts.

Job Duty 9 -
Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Experience
Four to five years of job related experience

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications
Preferred knowledge and skills include ability to effectively interact with individuals from diverse cultures and use of specialized computer applications

Preferred Educational Qualifications
Master's Degree

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

SKILLS
This job requires knowledge of advanced university level academic program requirements and related administrative processes within assigned area. Also required are verbal, written and interpersonal communications skills and basic computer skills.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests.