Student Transition Advisor

Student Transition Advisor

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Location:

Augusta University

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Full Time

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Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences.

Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). make Augusta University an institution like no other.

Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.

The University System of Georgia https:// is comprised of our 26 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 online at https://.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://.

Location Augusta University Our Health Sciences Campus:1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

The Advisor for Students in Transition provides specialized academic advising and support to students navigating significant academic and enrollment transitions, including transfer students, returning students, students changing majors, students on academic probation or suspension, and students redirecting from competitive or selective academic pathways. The position is responsible for delivering proactive, student-centered advising, coordinating intervention and retention efforts, developing individualized academic success plans, and connecting students to appropriate campus resources and support services.

The Advisor collaborates with campus partners to support student persistence, engagement, and degree completion while assisting with transition programming, outreach initiatives, and student success efforts aligned with Augusta University's strategic priorities related to enrollment growth, retention, belonging, and holistic student support.

Collaborate with academic colleges, Enrollment and Student Affairs departments, faculty, and campus support offices to coordinate student support strategies and interventions. Work closely with the Coordinator for Training and Student Transitions and other advising staff to ensure consistent communication, referral processes, and service delivery. Participate in university committees, initiatives, and meetings related to student success, retention, enrollment, and academic support. Assist with collecting and reporting student engagement, retention, and transition data to support assessment and strategic planning efforts.

Build positive and supportive relationships with students, families, faculty, staff, and campus partners. Provide exceptional customer service while handling sensitive student concerns with professionalism, empathy, and confidentiality. Serve as a student advocate by helping students navigate institutional…