Academic Advisor

Job Title: Academic Advisor
Location: GHC - Floyd Campus
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 305763
About Us

Georgia Highlands College (GHC) is a state college within the University System of Georgia, serving more than 6,000 students across Northwest Georgia and surrounding communities. Founded in 1970 as Floyd Junior College, GHC offers associate and bachelor's degrees across a broad range of academic disciplines, with flexible learning options available at five instructional locations and online. As a growing institution, GHC is committed to innovation, student success, and strengthening the communities it serves.

GHC is also committed to creating a workplace where employees can grow professionally and make a meaningful impact. Faculty and staff work collaboratively in a dynamic environment that values professional development, employee wellness, innovation, and continuous improvement. Employees have the opportunity to contribute to student achievement, community impact, and the future of higher education in the region.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for providing accurate advising information to GHC students at multiple campuses.

Responsibilities All employees are responsible to understand, support, and carry out the college¿s mission, vision, and values and comply with mandates and regulations of government and accrediting bodies.

Essential Duties include:

• Provides high quality advising to current students

• Develops multi-semester degree planning following curriculum guidelines; aligns students' academic interests and aptitudes with appropriate professional goals

• Develops partnerships with other academic departments

• Connects students with appropriate academic and non-academic student services that promote their success

• Maintains thorough and accurate documentation of individual advising sessions

• Registers students with academic holds, those who experience computer generated prerequisite blocks, those approved for overrides, and those who are unsure or unclear about their registration skills; preregisters students for their first term at GHC

• Attends new student orientations

• Attends training and meetings

• Travels to other campuses to assist with advising and orientation

Other Duties include:

• Serves on committees as requested

• Performs related duties

Required Qualifications

Bachelor¿s degree and one year of experience in academic advising, student services, enrollment management, higher education, or a closely related field OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited institution in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, Education, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field.

• Two (2) or more years of experience in academic advising, student success, enrollment management, retention services, or a related higher education setting.

• Experience using student information systems such as Banner, Degree Works, EAB Navigate, or similar advising technologies.

• Knowledge of University System of Georgia (USG) policies, procedures, and academic requirements.

Proposed Salary

This is a non exempt position with a starting hourly rate of $19.23.

Required Documents to Attach

Attach resume and cover letter.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of BANNER advising/registration system

• Knowledge of Board of Regents policies

• Knowledge of University System of Georgia policies

• Knowledge of student support services

• Knowledge of general financial aid rules

• Knowledge of general transfer policies

• Knowledge of degree audit programs

• Knowledge of online programs and best practices in distance education

• Skills in the provision of advising to potential and current students

• Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions

• Skill in oral and written communication

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources by email at jobs@highlands.edu

For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251.2644, or email support@usg.edu

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Institutional Values

Georgia Highlands College (GHC) is committed to fostering a culture grounded in integrity, excellence, accountability, and respect. As a member of the University System of Georgia, GHC embraces these core values while advancing its commitment to student success, access, inclusion, collaboration, innovation, and service to the communities it serves.

Employees are expected to demonstrate these values through their work, interactions with students and colleagues, decision-making, and commitment to the mission and success of Georgia Highlands College.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Highlands College, as determined by Georgia Highlands College in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Highlands College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Accommodations

Georgia Highlands College (GHC) is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants with disabilities who require an accommodation to participate in the application, interview, or selection process.

Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation should contact the Office of Human Resources at jobs@highlands.edu, or call 706-802-5483, as early as possible in the recruitment process to discuss their accommodation needs.

Clery Disclosure

This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) under the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act. A Campus Security Authority is an individual or group designated by the institution who has certain responsibilities for reporting allegations of Clery-reportable crimes of which they become aware.

Employees designated as CSAs are required to complete applicable Clery training and follow Georgia Highlands College procedures for reporting crimes and incidents covered by the Clery Act.