The College of Arts & Sciences at Georgia State University is transforming lives through our research advances, career-empowering teaching, and work with community partners in Atlanta and around the globe. As the largest college on the Atlanta Campus, the College of Arts and Sciences is home to more than 15,000 students, 550 faculty, and 300 staff members. Our faculty teach the core curriculum courses that serve as the foundation of nearly every student’s university education.

These are exciting times at The College of Arts and Sciences at Georgia State University. We are growing, and we are thrilled that you are interested in being a part of our team. We are surrounded by individuals empowered to use their expertise and talents to achieve our mission to pursue excellence.

The College of Arts and Sciences is seeking (2) experienced Academic Advisor III’s

WHAT MAKES College of Arts & Science A GREAT PLACE?

· A flexible work environment

· Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc

· A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners

· Professional development opportunity and mentorship

· A rapidly growing center within an academic setting

HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL DO

The ideal candidate for this position will complete all duties of a full service professional academic advisor and will be tasked with performing advanced level academic advisement functions such as facilitating academic program development, advising, interpretation, and implementation of university policies and procedures. The Academic Advisor Ill will provide administrative support to department undergraduate directors regarding course substitutions, petitions, and permissions. They will also support undergraduate directors with advisement-related events and advisement data needs from Navigate. Academic Advisor Ill will be familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, Banner, and have experience with programs similar to Argos, Degree Works, Navigate, etc.

The essential duties and responsibilities of the Academic Advisor III are the following:

Evaluate and maintain student records for degree requirements using an academic evaluation system.
Monitors student registration activities and academic performance and progress.
Delivers communication to students regarding course scheduling, core and major requirements, academic resources, and outreach activities that will promote retention, progression, and graduation.
Monitors and tracks the retention, progression, and graduation of assigned student population.
Maintains and updates students' records in the information system.
Provide administrative support to department undergraduate directors regarding course substitutions, petitions, and permissions.
Process registration permissions in Banner for students in assigned population. Supports undergraduate directors with advisement-related events and advisement data needs from Navigate or other reporting tools.
Serves as a lead worker for specified programs.
Coordinates regular advisement training, development, and planning meetings and activities for designated programs. Mentors Academic Advisors I and IIs; trains and supervises staff and/or student assistants.
Coordinates special programs or functions such as dual degree, BIS, petitions, appeals, grade appeals, etc. Teaches or co-teaches GSU 1010.
Coordinates and/or participates in planning information sessions or activities.
Participates regularly in university, college, and area advisement training, development, and planning meetings and activities.
Other duties assigned.

Disclaimer: This job requisition provides a high-level job definition. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive or exclusive list of job duties. As such, job duties and/or responsibilities within the context of this job requisition may change at the discretion the employee’s direct supervisor.

Qualifications:
Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree and either 1) 6 months experience as “Academic Advisor II” at GSU (University Advisement Center or other GSU advising department) or 2) five years of related experience or a combination of education and related experience.