Academic Advisor

• Deliver academic advisement, information, and related services under the direction of the Director of Enrollment Services
• Provide academic advising and registration assistance to incoming and first-semester students
• Conduct virtual advising appointments through the Virtual Advising Calendar
• Monitor and respond to inquiries received through the Advising Center’s general email inbox
• Guide students on academic requirements, including transcript submission, degree planning, and institutional policies
• Refer students to campus resources, including the Financial Aid Office, to support completion of financial aid and enrollment requirements
• Assist with planning and implementing Advising Center programs and events
• Collaborate with Admissions, Student Support Services, academic deans, faculty, and other campus partners on programs supporting registration, advising, retention, and student success
• Maintain accurate student records and advising documentation in accordance with institutional policies
• Stay current on institutional policies, academic programs, curriculum changes, and advising best practices
• Perform other related duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree from a nationally accredited college or university in counseling, educational administration, vocational leadership, or a closely related field
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and two (2) years of related work experience
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and work in an environment with regular interruption
• Ability to explain policies and procedures/rules and regulations
• Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs
• Considerable knowledge of Augusta Technical College academic programs and requirements, student services policies and procedures, and campus resources
• Considerable knowledge of techniques for compiling and reporting outcomes information
• Knowledge of transfer requirements to four-year institutions and articulation agreements
• Skill in delivering public presentations and designing training sessions
• Skill in effective advising techniques
• Ability to work with at-risk and culturally diverse populations
• Oral and written communication skills
• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public
• Decision making and problem-solving skills
• Ability to pay close attention to details, coordination, and prioritization
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Two years of related work experience

Demonstrates expertise in academic advising, student services policies, and effective communication with diverse populations. Proficient in maintaining accurate student records and collaborating with campus partners to enhance student success.

• Bachelor's Degree in Counseling or Related Field
• Academic Advising Techniques
• Knowledge of Student Services Policies
• Oral and Written Communication Skills
• Decision Making and Problem-Solving Skills

• Academic Advising
• Degree Planning
• Transcript Submission
• Public Presentations
• Training Session Design
• Data Compilation and Reporting
• Knowledge of Transfer Requirements
• Maintaining Student Records
• Effective Advising Techniques
• Monitoring Inquiries

• Interpersonal Relations
• Attention to Detail
• Prioritization
• Confidentiality
• Ability to Work with Diverse Populations

• Enrollment Services
• Student Support Services
• Academic Programs
• Institutional Policies
• Advising Best Practices

• Virtual Advising Calendar
• Job-Related Software Programs
• Email Communication