Academic Advisor

Job ID: 269335
Location: Summerville Campus
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:

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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 than10,500 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 make Augusta University an institution like no other. We are part of the University System of Georgia.

Location

Augusta University-



Our Health Sciences Campus:

1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912



Our Summerville Campus:

2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

College/Department Information

The Augusta University College of Education and Human Development (COEHD) is committed to being a relevant, responsive, and respected organization with a keen focus toward high impact work in the community. Our faculty, students, and alumni are committed to improving lives and expanding opportunities through the comprehensive study and effective practice of education. Through bachelor's degree, master's degree, doctoral degree, and professional development programs, we cultivate innovative educational leaders, advance health practices through research in kinesiology, explore the most important questions in public education, and share exciting ideas and best practices across the world.

Job Summary

Provide mentoring and advisement for a cohort of graduate 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:

COMPREHENSIVELY MONITOR STUDENT ACADEMIC SUCCESS AND TRANSITION: Assist in the development and audit of academic plans. Advise on course selection. Track adherence to a degree plan to ensure timely progression towards graduation. Audit own practices to ensure consistency in department objectives.

ESTABLISH A DEVELOPMENTAL ADVISING RELATIONSHIP WITH STUDENT: Communicate regularly with students regarding academic progress, important deadlines, and other standard advisement procedures. Create, edit, and distribute appropriate communications regarding target initiatives. Provide students with documentation to re-cap and remind them of items discussed. Communicate regularly with faculty and Chairs/Deans in the academic programs in which you advise. Serve as a key worker with special target populations/initiatives.

PROFESSIONALLY REPRESENT AND PROMOTE THE DEPARTMENT: Manage rapport with academic departments and enrollment management areas to keep abreast of policies and programs to ensure accuracy in the dissemination of information to students and to team members. Develop programs with Academic Advisement and collaborative areas. Serve as a key worker for programs/systems as requested. Assist in training of advisors and student employees in departmental initiatives.

UPDATE AND MAINTAIN DETAILED RECORDS AND REPORTING OF STUDENT PROGRESS: Assist in assessment of programs, services, and tools regularly to track progress towards department/college goals and coordinate initiatives with advisor team members. Demonstrate knowledge and competency in academic advising procedures, policies and technology systems. Serve as a key worker for programs/special projects.

CONTINUALLY IMPROVE ACADEMIC ADVISING SKILLS AND PRACTICES: Continually improve academic advising skills and practices through the ongoing use of training tools, professional associations, and engagement in researching best practices.

ABILITY TO ESTABLISH PRODUCTIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH CONSTITUENCY SERVED COWORKERS AND DELIVER SERVICES IN VARIED ENVIRONMENT:
Regularly contribute to the development of the department and college. Provide cooperative support for all departmental programming to meet goals. Maintain a positive work environment coordinating schedules with other staff and faculty, communicating regularly with faculty and staff regarding projects, and providing and soliciting assistance as needed. Manage time effectively to maximize service to students and to fulfill departmental and college goals.

OTHER DUTIES: Perform other duties as assigned.



Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with experience in a university setting providing advisement or student support.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of advisement theories and practices to help students achieve success

Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases

SKILLS

Excellent communication, time management and organizational skills





ABILITIES

Ability to make sound judgements and identify solutions
Ability to demonstrate consistent use of proper English, grammar and punctuation
Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships
Continual and engaging demeanor to encourage student rapport
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Ability to meet deadlines and work in a fast, multitask environment.

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Monday-Friday

Pay Grade: 14

Salary: Minimum: $17.40/hourly - Midpoint: $23.49/hourly

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.

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!

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_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=12000&JobOpeningId=269335&PostingSeq=1

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