Georgia Tech Hiring for Exploratory Advisor (Academic Advisor II) at Atlanta, GA Full Time

The Georgia Institute of Technology is a top 10 public research university with nearly 44,000 students who study in person at the main campus in Atlanta, at Georgia Tech-Lorraine in France, at Georgia Tech-Shenzhen in China, as well as through distance and online learning. Students represent 50 states and 149 countries. Tech’s engineering and computing Colleges are the largest and among the highest-ranked in the nation. The Institute also offers outstanding programs in business, design, liberal arts, and sciences. With more than $1 billion annually in research awards across all six Colleges and the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI), Georgia Tech is among the nation’s most research-intensive universities. It is an engine of economic development for the state of Georgia, the Southeast, and the nation. Georgia Tech’s mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. Its mission and strategic plan are focused on making a positive impact in the lives of people everywhere. www.gatech.edu/about.

Under the leadership of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education (VPUE), the Office of Undergraduate Education (OUE) challenges undergraduate students to become accomplished learners who are able to make meaningful connections among work, study, and community. OUE connects curricular and co-curricular offerings to assist students in developing a strong foundation for success, during college and after. To learn more, visit www.oue.gatech.edu.

Job Summary

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.

Responsibilities

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

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Other Required Qualifications

Overnight travel requdvisored for project delivery; flexibility in on-site daily service delivery hours (due to client shift schedules, project requdvisorements).

Required Experience

Four to five years of job related experience

Preferred Qualifications

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

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

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.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Familiarity with Clifton Strengths and experience working with STEM majors is a plus. Applicants should be knowledgeable of student development theory and be advising best practices. Strong communication skills (written and verbal) as well as active listening skills are key. Must be motivated to collaborate and contribute to a team environment. This position requires knowledge of advanced university-level acdaemic program requirements and related administrative processes within assigned area.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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, 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.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.

This position does not have any financial responsibilities.

No, 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.

Other Information

Under the supervision of the Assistant Director for Advising & Coaching, this position serves as a primary advisor for undergraduate students exploring majors & minors/certificates, considering change-of-major, or who are referred for assistance in identifying or considering new academic paths at Georgia Tech. Advising services include individual appointment-based, and group-based, and drop-in interactions, as well as participation in exploratory advising programming for current and prospective students, including facilitating classroom presentations and workshops.

Participation in GTAAN (Georgia Tech Academic Advisors Network) and profressional organizations is expected, as is keeping abreast of best practices and current trends in academic & exploratory advising.