Academic Advisor

Academic Advisor I

The Academic Advisor I position within UGA's College of Engineering supports incoming and current Engineering undergraduate students in their academic pursuits. The Academic Advisor I position:

Effectively facilitates one-on-one advising sessions with students pursuing majors within the College of Engineering. Understands requirements, policies, procedures, and the use of student-facing technologies (Degree Works,SAGE, Athena, etc.). Provides general support related to student decision-making, exploration, and development. Makes basic referrals based on individual students' situations, needs, and interests. Considers students' degree progress, interests, and abilities when providing advisement to students.

Demonstrates professionalism and clarity in communications to students, staff, faculty, and others within and outside the college. Maintains accurate records by following policies and procedures instituted by the college. Demonstrates knowledge of university and degree requirements. Understands basic advising practice and how it is related to some aspects of student development. Engages effectively with members of the home unit or department.

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 and staff throughout the College of Engineering and across campus. In addition, Academic Advisors must stay abreast of current degree program procedures, policies, and curriculum requirements and ofUGA-wide policies and procedures forUGAemployees and Academic Advisors specifically.

College of Engineering Academic Advisors will follow allUGAAcademic Advising Services requirements and are encouraged to continue their professional learning through their learning and development resources and best practices.

Knowledgeable about or eager to learn university and college degree requirements. Skilled in interpreting and communicating these requirements to students, faculty, and staff. Strong organizational and time management skills. Strong problem-solving skills. Familiar with or eager to learn University's electronic student systems and databases. Effective oral and written communicator to students, staff, faculty, peers and leadership. Will establish and maintain effective working relationships for the betterment of student success, team success and continuous professional learning.

Sitting for long periods of time at a computer. Standard office environment.

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)? Yes

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable.

Advising:
Assists students with curriculum planning and registration each semester; and maintain student records/files. Effectively facilitates one-on-one advising sessions. Provides guidance to students on progress towards graduation. Provides general support related to student decision-making, exploration, and development. Considers students' degree progress, interests, and abilities in future planning. Uses feedback and assesses student needs to enhance advising practice. Demonstrates professionalism and clarity in communications.

Makes use of provided advising-related information, reports, and data to enhance advising practice. Demonstrates knowledge of university and degree requirements, as well as University and unit-specific policies and procedures. Understands basic advising practice and how it is related to some aspects of student development. Uses Degree Works with orientation students to document degree selection, course registration and college resources. Provides information about co-curricular opportunities (Co-op, Internships, Study Abroad, Graduate Studies, faculty-led research, etc.)

and special services as per students' specific needs. Serve as a point-of-contact for degree support and enhancement activities that extend/augment the educational opportunities associated with engineering undergraduate degree programs. Manages time and calendar to ensure accessibility to students.

Campus Participation:
Engages effectively with members of the College of Engineering. Attends staff meetings, professional development seminars, yearlyUGAadvising workshops, and other student…