Career & Academic Advisor

About Us

Join our Team at the College of Coastal Georgia!
Located on the southeast Atlantic coast in Brunswick, midway between Savannah, Georgia and Jacksonville, Florida, the College of Coastal Georgia is an undergraduate college in the University System of Georgia with an additional outreach through the Camden Center in Kingsland, Georgia. The College provides an affordable and interactive education in the natural beauty and abundant sunshine of Georgia's Golden Isles, an area noted for world-class golf courses and resorts as well as amazing diversity of maritime habitats, wildlife and sea creatures.

To learn more about the College of Coastal Georgia's Vision, Mission and Values please : https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Our campus is located at One College Drive Brunswick, GA 31520.

This position is responsible for assisting students in the development of their career and academic goals/plans, and for guiding students as they explore career development opportunities and employment at the College of Coastal Georgia and beyond. This position is designated as Campus Security Authority (CSA).

• -Provide expert and proactive advising for students through the development of structured academic plans. The advisor will monitor students academic progress and provide interventions or referrals, as necessary.
• -Provide career and academic advising services to students, utilizing career assessments related to career exploration and decision making.
• -Communicate and interpret CCGA policies and procedures regarding general education requirements, graduation requirements, curriculum modifications, course adds/drops/withdrawals, etc.
• -Collaborate with their supervisor and appropriate faculty to create relevant programming and events to ensure that accurate information is provided to students.
• -Travel and provide advising at the Camden Center and participate in occasional evening and weekend activities as necessary.
• -Facilitate resume, cover letter and job search skill development.
• -Facilitate workshops, presentations, individual counseling sessions, and other relevant programs on topics related to career and academic development.
• -Performs related work as required.

Educational Requirements

• -Baccalaureate degree in counseling, education or a course of study related to the occupational field.

Other Required Qualifications

• -Must possess a current valid driver license with acceptable driving record and pass a yearly Motor Vehicle Report review.

Required Experience

• -More than one year related experience.

KNOWLEDGE

• -Knowledgeable of best practices regarding academic advising, resume and cover letter writing, interviewing, and job searching.
• -Familiar with a variety of career and academic development resources both in print and online
• -Knowledge of the local and regional job market.
• -Knowledge of state and federal employment laws.
• -Knowledge of career counseling principles.
• -Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.

SKILLS

• -Strong organizational and time management skills
• -Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• -Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs.
• -Skill in decision making and problem solving.
• -Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources at , or by email  technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at , or email support.

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 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 on-line at https://.

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

* Successful completion of background investigation and legal authorization to work in the US prior to employment

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