Undergraduate Academic Advisor

Undergraduate Academic Advisor

Job ID: 302250

Location: Summerville Campus

Full/Part Time:
Full Time

Regular/Temporary:

About Us

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://www.augusta.edu
/about/mission.php 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://www.usg.edu/hr/orientation/welcome_to_the_board_of_regents_university_system_office 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://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of
Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg
.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Location

Augusta University-

Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way,
Augusta, GA 30904

Job Summary

The Undergraduate Academic Advisor provides mentoring and advisement for a cohort of
undergraduate students to assist in goal setting, academic planning and career exploration through personal follow up/outreach, individual
appointments and programming.

Responsibilities

The duties include, but are not limited to:

DUTIES 1:

• Meets formally with students to develop meaningful connections using a holistic advising and
  coaching methods.
• Provide high-quality academic advising services to new and current August University students. This will include
  guiding advisees to identifying academic, professional, and personal goals that align to their abilities, interests, and the institutions’
  purpose.
• Maintain accurate and detailed advising notes through the electronic advising system, track advisee performance during and
  at the end of each semester. Provide intentional outreach to students. Maintain records for current and former students in accordance with
  the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
• Cultivate supportive communication by phone, text, email, and face-to-face
  with active and prospective students to effectively help students navigate their academic journey. Provide a welcoming and supportive
  environment, always demonstrated

through utmost professionalism.

• Making use of the skills necessary to process situation
  critically, recognize crucial gaps in advisees’ knowledge and skills and assist students with identifying opportunities to build their
  strengths.

DUTIES 2:

• Advise and coach students regarding their academic degree requirements which
  include but are not limited to certification, application, change of major, permissions, test scores, course selection, course withdrawals,
  grades etc.
• Monitors the retention, progression, and graduation of students within the assigned population, and offer proactive
  outreach for those students who are at academic or social risk.
• Connect students with appropriate academic and non-academic student
  services that promote their success; and maintain thorough and accurate documentation of individual advising sessions.
• Maintain
  collaborative partnerships with student services, faculty, career, and academic staff.
• Work with students, in collaboration with
  faculty, Dean, and department chairs to develop realistic goals that will contribute to academic and personal success in college. Assist
  students who present risk factors to develop individual plans for success.

DUTIES 3:

• Utilizes and
  incorporates best practices identified through the analysis of reports/analytics related to advising activity, student success metrics,
  etc.
• Contributes to the coordination of unit-level communication plans regarding key milestones, registration deadlines, academic
  resources, etc.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of events, programs, and resources that support the
  success of students.
• Attend regular departmental meetings to remain aware of the guidelines or potential issue(s) of curriculum
  changes.
• Participate in training as necessary to understand the ways technology, student development theory, and fair supportive
  environments affect advising.
• Membership and participation in profession development opportunities offered through Augusta
  University, state, regional, and national organizations (NACADA).

OTHER:
All other duties as
assignedRequired Qualifications

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university and 1 year of related
experience.

OR

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with 2 years of experience in
education or customer/student-facing role.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree from an accredited college or
university experience in higher education.

Knowledge, Skills, &
Abilities

KNOWLEDGE

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer
  software/databases
• Knowledge of advisement theories and practices to help student achieve
  success

SKILLS

• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal,
  written and verbal communication skills

ABILITIES

• Ability to maintain
  confidentiality
• Ability to make sound judgments and identify solutions
• Ability to work independently and in a team
  environment
• Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships
• Congenial and engaging demeanor to encourage student
  rapport
• Ability to meet deadlines and work in a fast, multi-task environment
• Ability to demonstrate consistent use of proper
  English, grammar and punctuation

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days; M-F (Work outside of normal business hours
may be required)

Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally
minimum-midpoint) of the position

Recruitment Period: Until Filled

Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to
full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.

Benefits that may be elected could include
health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation
time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6
months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!

Conditions of
Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta
University.

If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check
completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.

Motor vehicle reports are required for positions
that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.

For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of
completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a
foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring
the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by
exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Other
Information

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our
patients, students, faculty, and employees. “Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner
every day with patients and families for success.”

Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco
products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

Equal Employment
Opportunity

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups,
including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

How To Apply

Consider applying with us today!

Applicants are encouraged to tailor their resumes to the position of interest by clearly highlighting relevant work experience and skills
gained from previous employment. Resumes should reflect how your background aligns with the qualifications and responsibilities of the
role.

“>https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/

Select University Faculty &
Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university

Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal
Applicants if you are a current university employee

If you need further assistance, please contact us at 706-721-9365

To
apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS
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