S08953P

Academic Advisor II

ENGR-Electrical & Computer

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. 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 employs approximately 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 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.

External

TRS or ORP

Employee

Benefits Eligible

Full Time

Monday through Friday, 40 hour commitment

$48,000 - $58,000

08/04/2022

Yes

09/12/2022

Start date subject to candidate availability

Athens Area

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Academic Services Professional

Exempt

Student Services

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.

• Previous University advising experience is preferred.
• Experience advising within the University of Georgia or a University System of Georgia Institution preferred.

The College of Engineering at the University of Georgia seeks a full-time Academic Advisor II for the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE). ECE is one of three academic units in a rapidly growing engineering college at a flagship public university. Since its founding in 2012, UGA’s College of Engineering has added five new degree programs, increased its enrollment from 650 students to over 2,600 students, hired over 50 faculty and staff, and tripled its research awards and expenditures.

This position will report directly to the School Chair of the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering and is expected to manage a caseload of approximately 350 – 400 advisees. The primary function of all Academic Advisor positions in the College of Engineering is to administer student support to enrolled and prospective students while working collaboratively with other Academic Advisors throughout the College of Engineering. Academic Advisors must also maintain up-to-date degree program procedures, policies, and requirements as well as UGA-wide policies, procedures, and requirements. The College of Engineering’s Academic Advisor II positions have increased scope of responsibility and therefore must demonstrate a working knowledge, skills, and abilities to function autonomously as an academic advisor for relevant programs. This position is also expected to manage advising-related special assignments, projects, and/or initiatives; function in a lead capacity without formal supervision duties by guiding student assistant and Academic Advisor I positions; and provide assessment and evaluation data to college leadership.

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

Sitting for long periods of time at a computer.

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.

Student Support

• Assist students with curriculum planning and registration each semester; and maintain student records/files.
• Serve as lead for degree Work with orientation students on degree selection, course registration and college resources.
• Perform administrative activities, such as answering student and staff emails, scheduling meetings and networking opportunities and working on projects to benefit the advising office.

55

Student retention, success and professional development

• Provide guidance to students on progress towards graduation
• Provide information about co-curricular opportunities (Co-op, Internships, Study Abroad, Graduate Studies, faculty-led research, etc.) and special services as per students’ specific needs
• Provide guidance and support in high-demand application process for students
• Serve as lead/point-of-contact for degree support and enhancement activities that extend/augment the educational opportunities associated with engineering undergraduate degree programs.

20

Campus Participation

• Attend and participate in staff meetings, professional development seminars, yearly UGA advising workshops, and other student support related meetings; serve on various campus committees; complete the Academic Advising Certificate Program; and provide cross training to academic staff as necessary.

15

Student Recruitment

• Represent the School of Electric and Computer Engineering and the College of Engineering at on-campus recruitment events and related meetings.

5

Perform other duties as assigned.

5

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

Katie Tiller

katiller@uga.edu