College Adviser - Georgia College Advising Corps; GCAC

Position Summary

The Georgia College Advising Corps (GCAC) recruits service‑minded recent graduates to support low‑income, first‑generation, and underrepresented students in accessing higher education. GCAC college advisers serve in public high schools across Georgia, working alongside school counseling staff to guide students through the college admissions process. Advisers help students identify best‑fit colleges, complete applications, explore financial aid and scholarship opportunities, prepare for entrance exams, and develop informed postsecondary plans.

• Work with high school seniors – Provide information on the college admissions process, financing college, registering for and taking ACT/SAT exams, and completing college applications. – 45%
• Assist students with finding scholarship resources – 20%
• Complete GCAC reports and data tracking – Track all student interactions using the College Advising Corps Student GRACE web‑based system and complete GCAC reports and projects. – 15%
• Work with the site liaison – Work with the site liaison at the assigned high school, with the understanding that your official supervisor is the Program Director of the Georgia College Advising Corps. – 10%
• Host college fairs and information sessions – Provide programming regarding college admission and financial aid. – 5%
• Conduct outreach to younger students – Begin outreach to rising seniors to build interest and enthusiasm toward college and prepare them for actionable steps during the summer ahead of their senior year, e.g., ACT/SAT. – 5%

• Interpersonal Skills – Collaborate effectively with others to achieve goals.
• Organization Skills – Meet deadlines, plan events, and keep track of data and records.
• Communication Skills – Speak persuasively and tactfully, write professionally, and create multimedia texts such as flyers, presentations, and websites.
• Problem‑Solving Skills – Surmount challenges and solve problems creatively, ethically, and diplomatically as they help students navigate the college admission process.

Sitting, typing, standing, light lifting

• Is this a Position of Trust? – Yes
• Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? – No
• Does this position require a P‑Card? – No
• Is driving a requirement of this position? – No
• Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? – Yes
• Does this position have Security Access? – No

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb).