Academic Advisor Ii
Listed on 2026-06-26
-
Education / Teaching
Education Administration, Bilingual, University Professor, Seasonal / Summer
Academic Advisor II
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.
Applicant screening will begin immediately; to be fully considered, applications must be received by March 27, 2026.
The application packet should include (1) a cover letter detailing how the applicant’s credentials and experience meet the needs, responsibilities, and qualifications stated in the posting; (2) a current resume; and (3) a list of references and their contact information. Only the references of the finalists will be checked.
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (citizen, lawful permanent resident, foreign national authorized without employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment and maintaining eligibility without sponsorship throughout the appointment.
Posting DetailsPosting Number: S14885P
Working Title:
Academic Advisor II
Department: COE-Student Services
University of Georgia, founded 1785, flagship public university.
Campus:
Athens (approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta) with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton.
Enrollment exceeds 41,000 students, including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students.
College:
Mary Frances Early College of Education (MFE COE) is the 4th largest public college of education in the country.
Posting Type:
External. Retirement Plan: TRS or ORP.
Employment Type:
Employee. Full/Part Time:
Full Time.
Work Schedule:
Monday – Friday 8:00–5:00 p.m.
Advertised Salary:
Commensurate with experience.
Posting Date: 03/17/2026. Open until filled:
Yes. Closing Date:
Proposed Starting Date: 05/11/2026.
Title:
Academic Advisor II
FLSA Exempt
FTE: 1.00
Minimum QualificationsBachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent and 2 years of professional experience.
Preferred QualificationsAcademic Advisor II position in the Office of Undergraduate Advising meets with an assigned caseload of approximately 200–250 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 detailed notes about these meetings.
Responsibilities- Works directly with intended Sport Management and Sport Management students as an academic advisor.
- Develops and maintains knowledge of MFE COE assigned majors as well as general MFE COE and UGA requirements and policies.
- Helps students understand programs of study and comply with institutional requirements, policies, and procedures.
- Advises prospective majors, intended majors, and declared majors via scheduled in-person and Zoom appointments, drop‑in visits, emails, and phone calls.
- 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.
- Displays care and concern for the well‑being of university students.
- Actively seeks to improve processes & practices for supporting students.
- Works with MFE COE program/department/major contacts in addition to faculty and staff of aligned units as directed by Co‑Director.
- Serves as a liaison to assigned MFE COE academic department(s); assists program coordinators with curriculum issues in collaboration with Co‑Director.
- Provides timely departmental updates to the Office of Undergraduate Advising.
- Assists program coordinators facilitating the application and admissions process for assigned majors in collaboration with Co‑Director; reviews application & admission process for assigned majors with students and refers them to the department or major as needed for more detailed assistance.
- Attends advising meetings.
- Works on projects assigned by supervisor (Co‑Director of the Office of Undergraduate Advising) such as advising resource updates, statistical reports,…
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).