College Adviser - Georgia College Advising Corps; GCAC

College Adviser — Georgia College Advising Corps (GCAC)

Position Title:

College Adviser — Georgia College Advising Corps (GCAC)

Posting Number: G/R32851P

Posting Date: 04/22/2026

Closing Date: open until filled

Location:

outside Athens, Georgia

Employment Type:

full‑time (11 months)

Start Date:

07/01/2026 – 05/31/2027

Salary: $40,800

• 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 at the assigned high school; the 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:
  At the end of the spring term, begin outreach to rising seniors to build interest and enthusiasm toward college and prepare them for actionable steps such as ACT/SAT (5%)

Minimum Qualifications:

Service‑minded individuals with a wide range of academic and professional experiences, approachable, self‑motivated, and deeply committed to expanding college access.

Educational and professional expectations:
College advisers should work well with a wide variety of student populations and school staff.

• 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 multi‑media texts such as flyers, presentations, and websites.
• Problem‑Solving
  
  Skills:
  
  Surmount challenges and solve problems creatively, ethically, and diplomatically while guiding students through the college admission process.

Sitting, typing, standing, light lifting.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation, including a criminal background check, confirmation of credentials and employment history, and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Candidates may also be subject to a pre‑employment drug test.

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, veteran status or other protected status.

Recruitment Contact Name:
Sierra Kraynak

Email: sierra.kraynak

Phone: 706‑542‑1715

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• List of References with Contact Information