Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (). The proof is in our more than 235 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 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

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The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

The primary responsibility of an Academic Advisor is to meet with assigned students, provide each student with accurate information about the student's intended degree program, make recommendations about course selection for upcoming semesters, generate advising forms detailing these recommendations, and maintain notes about these meetings.

An Advisor I will exhibit a thorough knowledge of the University's rules, regulations, policies, and procedures pertaining to student degree completion; a thorough knowledge of course offerings and requirements of a specific area of academic study; effective problem solving and interpersonal communication skills; the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships; and the ability to interpret policies and procedures and communicate these effectively to students and

faculty.

Departmental advisors are expected to foster student engagement with the academic, social, and professional culture of their department. Advisors are housed within their assigned department in an effort to achieve this critical goal.

All academic advisors will maintain consistent contact with their students, maintain accurate student records, and respond in a timely manner to questions from their students. Regular attendance at weekly staff meetings and annual workshops is mandatory. Franklin College academic advisors should be available to work throughout the summer to advise incoming freshmen and transfers at summer orientation.

This position offers an opportunity to create and enhance programming for the benefit of students advised in the college.

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the .

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the .

Meet with students to recommend courses for the next semester, prepare advising forms, answer student questions, direct students to resources on campus.

Answer student and staff emails, schedule meetings and networking opportunities, and work on projects to benefit the advising office. A high level of independent work is expected.

Attend any classes related to academic advising or related materials. This can include, but is not limited to, the Certificate in Academic Advising.