Graduation Counselor
Company: Georgia State University
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: May 2, 2024
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Job Description:
Description: Graduation Counselor
University Advisement Center
Georgia State University
The University Advisement Center seeks to hire a Transition Advisor
who will be responsible for assisting students in developing a
graduation progression plan to facilitate the completion of their
degree program in a timely manner. The advisor will be responsible
for assisting students who wish to change major, change college or
have not been admitted to a GPA restricted program due to not
meeting academic requirements, and review a student's academic
achievement goals.
The Advisor is required to have knowledge of all undergraduate and
graduate university academic programs, knowledge of academic
advisement best practices and the ability to bridge gaps across all
academic programs. The successful candidate will have an excellent
knowledge of University and Board of Regents academic policies and
be able to recommend appropriate course substitutions or
adjustments in degree program to Offices of Academic Assistance for
processing and approval. The Advisor will serve as liaison to the
Office of Academic Assistance in the colleges and should be able to
provide leadership and direction on academic decisions related to
retention, progression, and graduation. This position is important
to increasing our retention and graduation rates and improving the
overall progression and degree completion rates of undergraduate
students.
The person who is hired for this position will demonstrate the
ability to successfully outreach to students. It is also essential
that the incumbent have excellent written and verbal communication
skills and the ability to work effectively with individual students
as well as to present to large groups in the university community.
Knowledge of Data Analysis, SPSS, Microsoft Office, Banner and
Crystal Enterprise is also required.
WHAT MAKES The Office of University Advisement A GREAT PLACE TO
WORK?
* 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
Provide individual advisement sessions to students who wish to
change their college or major. Assist students in clarifying
academic goals and timetables for degree completion. Review
academic record and major selection to evaluate student progression
for cohort populations. Offer group advisement sessions on
progression issues, process change of college and major forms, and
Teach GSU1010 Orientation Course.
* Identify challenges to academic progress and direct students to
campus resources to support academic success. Work with financial
aid, student support offices in Enrollment Services, Counseling
Center and other offices to develop programs designed to overcome
or address challenges to student success.
* Serve as a liaison to Financial Aid, Scholarship Office and
Student Accounts to provide comprehensive understanding of
progression implications of major and college changes. Also
collaborate with the Offices of Academic Assistance to coordinate
efforts designed to facilitate progression toward degree completion
of undergraduate degree and serve as liaison to the University
Advisement Center.
* Work with the Assistant Director of Transition to develop
programs and practices that will assist academic departments in
identifying and correcting departmental challenges to degree
completion.
* Performs other related duties as assigned.
Disclaimer: This job requisition provides a high-level job
definition. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive or
exclusive list of job duties. As such, job duties and/or
responsibilities within the context of this job requisition may
change at the discretion the employee's direct supervisor.
Qualifications: Minimum Hiring Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and four year of related experience; or a
combination of education and related experience.
College/Business Unit: Provost & VP Academic Affairs Department:
University Advisement Center Location: Atlanta Campus Shift: 8:30
AM - 5:15 PM - Monday - Friday Salary : $50,000 Pay Grade: 14 FLSA
Status: Exempt Job Type: Full Time (Benefits Eligible) Job Posting:
04/30/24, 2:59:52 PM Closing Date: 05/15/24, 3:59:00 AM Special
Instructions: 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
Cover Letter
Finalist will need to submit names & contact information for three
references.
Please note, Georgia State University's career board updates daily
and requisitions are subject to be removed without prior notice or
before the posting expires. Georgia State University is an Equal
Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants
due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of
disability or any other federal, state or local protected
class.
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