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Academic Advisor

COE-Student Services

PLEASE NOTE: On December 7, 2021, the federal District Court for the Southern District of Georgia issued a preliminary injunction against enforcing the vaccine requirement for
Federal Contractors pending further review. As a result, the requirements of the Executive Order and associated guidance, including the vaccination requirement for covered contractor employees, are currently not in effect.

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 (https://www.uga.edu/). UGA is currently ranked among the top 15 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 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 39,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 9,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

As the 4th largest public college of education in the country and the 3rd largest college at UGA, the Mary Frances Early College of Education (MFECOE) improves the lives of residents of Georgia and beyond through our instruction, research, and service. The MFE COE is a comprehensive college with disciplines focused on teacher preparation, counseling and human development, communication sciences, human movement sciences, career development, student affairs, and educational administration and policy. We place significant emphasis on graduate education with approximately 40% of our students at the graduate level, making us the second largest college at UGA with respect to graduate education.

Named for Mary Frances Early, UGA’s first African American graduate, in February 2020, the MFE COE has a long and distinguished history as a leader in diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our other strengths include a) partnerships with multiple units on campus, in the local community, and across the state of Georgia, b) faculty expertise manifested in well- regarded scholarship and applied practice, and c) recognition of our academic programs by external stakeholders.

https://coe.uga.edu/directory/undergraduate-advising

External

TRS or ORP

Employee

Benefits Eligible

Full Time

Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM

Commensurate with experience

05/16/2022

Yes

06/01/2022

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).

PLEASE NOTE: On December 7, 2021, the federal District Court for the Southern District of Georgia issued a preliminary injunction against enforcing the vaccine requirement for
Federal Contractors pending further review. As a result, the requirements of the Executive Order and associated guidance, including the vaccination requirement for covered contractor employees, are currently not in effect.

The University of Georgia is a Federal Contractor as defined by Presidential Executive Order 14042 and subject to the requirement that Federal Contractors must ensure that all covered employees, including those working remotely, are fully vaccinated by January 4, 2022. You may be required to show proof of your fully vaccinated status at the time of your start date, or have received a medical or religious exemption from the fully vaccinated requirement at the time of your start date. For more information regarding the Federal Contractor fully vaccinated employment requirement please visit https://coronavirus.uga.edu/executive-order/ or call (706) 542-2222.

Academic Services Professional

Exempt

1.00

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 Academic Advisor position in the Office of Undergraduate Advising meets with assigned caseload of students, provides each student with accurate information about their intended degree program, makes recommendations about course selection for upcoming semesters, generates electronic advising forms detailing these recommendations, and maintains notes about each meeting.

Advisors also assist students with referrals to departments and other colleges at UGA, study abroad programs, tutoring, and other forms of academic assistance, etc. Advisors are expected to have or gain 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 Academic Advisor will maintain consistent contact with their students, maintain accurate electronic student records, and respond in a timely manner to questions from students. Regular attendance at staff meetings is mandatory and workshop/retreat attendance is also expected. Advising work is performed under general supervision with no supervisory responsibilities.

Ability to learn university and college degree requirements; Interpret and communicate these requirements to students, faculty, and staff. Organizational and time management skills; Problem-solving skills. Use Internet, electronic students systems and databases, and Microsoft Office. Work with undergraduate students. Establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Lift 40 pounds. Sit for extended periods of time.

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.

Works directly with students as an academic advisor. In this role, develops and maintains knowledge of Mary Frances Early College of Education (MFECOE) majors as well as general MFECOE and University of Georgia (UGA) requirements and policies. Helps students understand programs of study and comply with institutional requirements, policies, and procedures. Advises intended majors, and declared majors via scheduled appointments, walk-in visits, emails, and phone calls. Assists prospective internal transfer students with questions about MFECOE majors and makes referrals to department if necessary. Assists students in the selection of courses and other educational experiences. Evaluates student progress toward established goals. Assists students in decision-making and career direction. Assists students who have academic difficulties and refers them to the appropriate resources.

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Works with MFECOE program/department/major contacts as directed by Co-Director; works with faculty and staff of aligned units as directed by Co-Director; serves as a liaison to assigned MFECOE academic department(s); provides timely departmental updates to the Office of Undergraduate Advising; assists program coordinators with curriculum issues as approved by Co-Director; goes over application and admissions process for assigned majors with students and refers them to the department or major as needed for more detailed assistance.

15

Attends weekly advising meetings; works on projects assigned by supervisor and the Co-Director of the Office of Undergraduate Advising such as orientation material updates, statistical reports, program-related events and projects, and other duties as assigned.

15

Assists with educational programming for MFE COE undergraduate students, such as new and transfer student orientation sessions, Convocation, high demand major forums, prospective student visit events, etc.

5

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Laurie Zielinski

lhaworth@uga.edu