Academic Advisor III

Academic Advisor IIIAbout the University of Georgia

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./. The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report.

The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

The College of Engineering at the University of Georgia is one of the fastest growing programs at UGA and one of the fastest growing public colleges of engineering in the nation. Since our founding in 2012, enrollment in the College of Engineering has grown to over 2,400 students. Students and faculty alike are attracted to our setting in a comprehensive, land-grant, research institution that’s consistently ranked among the 20 best public universities in the nation.

Our rapidly expanding engineering program focuses on opportunities for learning, discovery and innovation at the confluence of disciplines.

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• Retirement Plan: TRS or ORP
• Employment Type:
  
  Employee
• Benefits Eligibility:
  Benefits Eligible
• Full/Part Time:
  Full Time
• This is a full-time position on the main Athens campus.
• Standard business hours are Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
• Advertised Salary: $60K + commensurate with experience
• Posting Date: 08/12/2026
• Open until filled:
  Yes
• Proposed Starting Date: 09/01/2026
• Location of Vacancy:
  Athens Area

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, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (
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The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning, as well 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  Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 06.05 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.

• Classification
  
  Title:
  
  Academic Advisor III
• FLSA:
  Exempt
• FTE: 1.00

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent and 5 years of professional experience

• Completion of UGA’s Academic Advising Certificate Program preferred
• Experience working with SAGE, Degree works, Athena, and other advising software utilized by the University of Georgia/ USG institutions

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

• Effectively facilities advising sessions by engaging students holistically and inviting students into the advising process.
• Develops and evaluates strategies for enhancing rapport with students and campus partners.
• Deeply understands, communicates, and explains requirements, policies, procedures, and the use of student-facing technologies (Degree Works, SAGE, Athena, etc.)
• Responds to student needs and provides targeted support related to student…