Academic Advisor I

Academic Advisor I

Transfer and Transition Center

Atlanta Campus

Monday - Friday | 8:30 AM - 5:15 PM

These are exciting times at the Transfer and Transition Center. We are growing and we are thrilled that you are interested in being a part of our team. We are surrounded by individuals empowered to use their expertise and talents to achieve our mission to pursue excellence.

Are you ready for us? Are you seeking an opportunity with purpose and direction? If you are, we have the perfect opportunity for you! We hire great people from a wide variety of educational, career, and personal backgrounds, not just because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a stronger team.

The Transfer and Transition Center is seeking (2) Academic Advisor I to join the already awesome team taking the Transfer and Transition Center to the next level of excellence!

WHAT MAKES The Transfer and Transition Center A GREAT PLACE?

* A flexible work environment

* Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.

* A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners.

* Professional development opportunity and mentorship

* A rapidly growing center within an academic setting

HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL DO

The Transfer and Transition Center performs advanced level academic advisement functions such as facilitating transfer articulation, onboarding advisement, assist in the transition process from Perimeter to Atlanta campus, including local and transfer course review for degree audit adjustments. We are seeking to recruit two Academic Advisor I position to conduct individual and group student academic advisement, to assist with transfer credit questions and reviews or assist with transition reviews, and to interpret and implement university policies and procedures in the areas of student enrollment and evaluation. A successful candidate for this position must be dedicated to encouraging student success with high attention to detail and the ability to multi-task.

• Advises prospective and current transfer and transition students about academic requirements and selection of courses using advising systems and technologies and will disseminate information on university policies and procedures to faculty, parents, students, etc.
• Assists with transfer articulation for all incoming students as part of the daily work routine, initial degree works audit reviews and course adjustments.
• Serves as an intermediary between transfer or transition students, GSU Advisement Offices, Registrar's office, departments, and when necessary, relevant partners at other institutions.
• Performs outreach for the unit including on campus events for recruiting or information tables.
• May provide graduation checkouts and audits management for reverse transfer.
• Maintains and updates current student records on student information system.
• May assist in conducting orientation sessions for groups of incoming students.
• Compares transcripts with entrance and graduation requirements and advises students on appropriate actions.
• Assists in the preparation of special reports relating to enrollment and related matters.
• Evaluates and maintains student records for degree requirements using an academic evaluation system and monitors student registration activities and matriculation.
• Sends communications to students regarding the opening of course registration, program deadlines and major requirements, and academic resources.
• Monitors and tracks the retention, progression, and graduation of all students within the assigned population and may offer proactive outreach.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Hiring Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree; or a combination of education and related experience.

Preferred Hiring Qualifications:

Preference may be given to those with a bachelor's degree and one year of experience working within student retention or student affairs programs.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills along with critical thinking skills.
• Experience presenting to groups or with group facilitation.
• Competent technical skills such as Banner, Excel, OCR, or other SIS applications.

* Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills.

* Excellent customer service skills, phone and e-mail etiquette

To be fully considered for this position all candidates at the time of submission must provide the following documents:

• A complete and accurate GSU application
• Resume

Finalist candidates will need to submit names and contact information for three references.