Academic Advisor II, John H. Martinson Honors Program

Overview
Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

About Georgia Tech
Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.

Georgia Tech's Mission and Values
Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:
1. Students are our top priority.
2. We strive for excellence.
3. We thrive on diversity.
4. We celebrate collaboration.
5. We champion innovation.
6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.
7. We nurture the wellbeing of our community.
8. We act ethically.
9. We are responsible stewards.

Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

Under the leadership of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education and Student Success (VPUESS), the Office of Undergraduate Education and Student Success (OUESS) enriches undergraduate education and empowers students to succeed. We engage in collaborative development and delivery of transformative learning experiences, and we continuously pursue initiatives to foster success for all students. We do this through the efforts of our faculty, staff, and students. Visit https://ouess.gatech.edu.

The John H. Martinson Honors Program (JMHP) is a unit within the Office of Undergraduate Education and Student Success. Currently, the JMHP includes students selected for their curiosity, creativity, and interest in building a scholarly community across disciplinary boundaries. With the support of a transformative gift, beginning in fall 2026, the JMHP will assume a new strategic role at Georgia Tech and a distinctive identity among premier national honors programs and colleges. Also, in fall 2026, the JMHP will begin to increase the size of its entering class from approximately 5% to an eventual 10% of each entering Georgia Tech class. In advancing its mission, the JMHP enhances the capacity of our highly motivated students and future alumni to advance the Georgia Tech mission of "Progress and Service." To learn more, visit https://honorsprogram.gatech.edu.

In spring 2025, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) approved Georgia Tech's newly developed Leaders in Progress and Service Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP). The Leaders in Progress and Service Program (LP&SP) centers on a top priority of the Institute's strategic plan: advancing our mission to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The LP&SP will be available as an encouraged option for all Georgia Tech students and, as of fall 2026, an honors version of the LP&SP will become a required component of the JMHP educational experience. JMHP students who complete the LP&SP plus related JMHP credits will earn recognition on the final Georgia Tech transcript for Completion of the John H. Martinson Honors Program. Beginning in fall 2026, the JMHP will offer an expanded cohort of exceptional students the distinctive opportunity to pursue a premier honors experience at a leading STEM-focused global research institution with a focus on Georgia Tech's most fundamental commitment, as expressed in its strategic plan, mission, and motto.

To learn more about the John H. Martinson Honors Program, visit https://honorsprogram.gatech.edu. To learn more about the Leaders in Progress and Service Program, visit https://ouess.gatech.edu/qep.

Note on working time:
This position must be available to work standard GT business hours M-F, 8-5 (or 7-4 or 9-6), as well as some evenings as weekends based on student programs and with advanced notice. We are looking for hardworking professionals who are dedicated to undergraduate education and make students the top priority to join our organization of talented, energetic, and creative team members.

Provide information and counsel to undergraduate and graduate students within an assigned area regarding their academic pursuits and progress. Prepare and maintain associated student records. Usually concentrate in graduate programs or specialized academic area. May provide work direction to Academic Advisor Is and administrative support staff. This position will interact on a consistent basis with: students, parents and faculty, staff. This position typically will advise and counsel students. This position will supervise: NA.

Job Duty 1 -
Meet with students concerning questions and issues regarding various aspects of their academic program. May include questions regarding academic program requirements, registration, permits, overloads, degree petitions, change of major, commencement, curriculum, academic progress, and Institute policy

Job Duty 2 -
Perform reference searches and records access in conjunction with student inquiries.

Job Duty 3 -
Respond to academic administration and faculty requests for assistance in administrative, recruitment or student related matters.

Job Duty 4 -
Prepare assessment reports; maintain student related records, files and databases;

Job Duty 5 -
Review, approve and process curriculum related actions.

Job Duty 6 -
Interact with other academic units in conjunction with joint programs

Job Duty 7 -
May schedule and coordinate student events.

Job Duty 8 -
May provide input to academic unit's planning efforts.

Job Duty 9 -
Perform other duties as assigned

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Experience
Four to five years of job related experience

Additional Preferred Qualifications
Preferred knowledge and skills include ability to effectively interact with individuals from diverse cultures and use of specialized computer applications

Preferred Educational Qualifications
Master's Degree

• Outstanding organizational skills and ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment, consistently meeting deadlines
• Strong attention to detail
• Advanced MS Office knowledge and skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with advising software and student information systems, including Banner, Degree Works, and EAB Navigate
• Ability to learn and apply new software skills
• Excellent customer service skills, organizational awareness, and professionalism
• Expert in working independently and in a team environment
  

Applications will be accepted immediately and through the application deadline of September 8, 2025. The application packet must include the following documents:

• Cover letter
• Resume / Curriculum Vita
• List of three professional references, including names, titles, and contact information (email, phone). References will not be contacted without prior notification.

SKILLS
This job requires knowledge of advanced university level academic program requirements and related administrative processes within assigned area. Also required are verbal, written and interpersonal communications skills and basic computer skills.

Questions about this position or search may be directed to the John H. Martinson Honors Program Faculty Director Dr. Amy D'Unger at amy.dunger@gatech.edu.

The University System of Georgia 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 on-line 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 on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.

More information on these policies can be found here: https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/c2714 Board of Regents Policy Manual | University System of Georgia (usg.edu).

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.

Salary Range: $47,872.00 - $65,106.00

Location: Atlanta, GA

Job Grade: A7

Reporting to the Faculty Director of the John H. Martinson Honors Program (JMHP), the person in this role will serve as the advisor and a point of contact for students in the JMHP. The Academic Advisor II will assist with course selection, helping students identify and select experiential learning opportunities, and degree certification. The Academic Advisor II will also collaborate with other JMHP staff members on recruitment and admissions, programming, and assessment, as needed. More specific job duties are listed below.

• Additional Job Duties related to the position:
• Collaborate with the Faculty Director to establish expectations for JMHP advising
• Meet with students regularly for advising and monitoring of progress
• Maintain reports on program progression and conduct outreach to students who are falling behind
• Collaborate with JMHP staff members on new student orientation (FASET)
• Conduct degree audits and coordinate with the Registrar's Office on degree certification
• Work closely with the LP&SP Academic Program Manager to coordinate and maintain appropriate consistency in communications and advising across the campus-wide LP&SP and the LP&SP as incorporated in the JMHP educational experience.
• Provide appropriate advising metrics to JMHP staff for program assessment purposes
• Collaborate with other JMHP staff and with campus partners on workshops, information sessions, and resources for cohort members
• Participate in campus committees and organizations (e.g., GTAAN) to build relationships with other advisors
• Partner with other units within OUESS (e.g., communications, Career Center) to support student success

Applications will be accepted immediately and through the application deadline of September 8, 2025. The application requires a cover letter, resume, and names, titles, and contact information for three professional references (references will not be contacted without prior notification)

Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit http://policylibrary.gatech.edu/employment/pre-employment-screening