Academic Advisor - Caes

Position Information

Classification Title Academic Services Professional FLSA Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications

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.

Preferred Qualifications Position Summary

This position reports to the Director of Advising and Curriculum Systems under the CAES Office of Academic Affairs and will advise students in select departments within CAES. Academic Advisor positions in the College will be housed in and work closely with the departments that coordinate the students' majors they are assigned. In addition to professional, independent work advising students on course and program selection, this position assists departments within CAES with student recruitment and retention, experiential learning and career Development activities. The advisor attends department meetings and works closely with department faculty, gathering information to disseminate to students and providing feedback to faculty to aid in department decisions. This role also assists students in preparing for and participating in experiential learning and other student enrichment activities. Advisors at this level are expected to have full knowledge of resources that support students in areas other than their academic life and to refer students to appropriate individuals and offices as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Strong organizational skills

• Detail-orientated

• Experience working with students

• Comfortable with public speaking

• Meet with prospective students and families as needed.

• Prepare transfer plans for prospective transfer students.

Physical Demands

• Sit at a computer for extended periods of time.

• Occasional light lifting.

• Driving as needed to perform job duties.

Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes Credit and P-Card policy

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

Background Investigation Policy

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 UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Advising Students:

Meet with students to recommend courses for the next semester, prepare advising forms, answer student questions, and direct students to resources on campus. This involves extensive prep time, competency in advising-related software, and awareness of campus resources.

Percentage of time 60 Duties/Responsibilities

Recruitment:

Participate in recruitment events for the college and the academic departments in which the position's majors are housed.

Percentage of time 25 Duties/Responsibilities

Professional Development:

Attend classes, workshops, and conferences related to academic advising and student affairs. This can include, but is not limited to, the Certificate in Academic Advising, Fall and Spring Advisor Workshops, Advisor Brown Bags, and NACADA conferences as budget allows.

Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities

Meetings:

Regularly attend advisor meetings, staff meetings, committee meetings, and others as needed.

Percentage of time 5

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name Mary Formo Recruitment Contact Email mformo@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone

Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter

• List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents

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