Job Description
Academic Advisor Job ID: 281025
Location: Summerville Campus
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: * About Us Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 10,500 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values make Augusta University an institution like no other.
Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.
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 online at
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Location Augusta University -
Our Health Sciences Campus:
1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912
Our Summerville Campus:
2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904
College/Department Information The Augusta University College of Education and Human Development is committed to being a relevant, responsive, and respected organization with a keen focus toward high impact work in the community. Our faculty, students, and alumni are committed to improving lives and expanding opportunities through the comprehensive study and effective practice of education. Through bachelor's degree, master's degree, doctoral degree, and professional development programs, we cultivate innovative educational leaders, advance health practices through research in kinesiology, explore the most important questions in public education, and share exciting ideas and best practices across the world.
Job Summary Provide mentoring and advisement for a cohort of graduate students to assist in goal setting, academic planning, and career exploration through personal follow-up/outreach, individual appointments, and programming.
Responsibilities The duties included, but are not limited to:
COMPREHENSIVELY MONITOR STUDENT ACADEMIC SUCCESS AND TRANSIT: Assist in the development and audit of academic plans. Advice on course selection. Track adherence to a degree plan to ensure timely progression towards graduation. Audit own practices to ensure consistency in department objectives.
ESTABLISH A DEVELOPMENTAL ADVISING RELATIONSHIP WITH STUDENTS: Communicate regularly with students regarding academic progress, important deadlines, and other standard advisement procedures. Create, edit, and distribute appropriate communications regarding target initiatives. Provide students with documentation to re-cap and remind them of items discussed. Communicate regularly with faculty and Chairs/Deans in the academic programs in which you advise. Serve as a key worker with special target populations/initiatives.
PROFESSIONALLY REPRESENT AND PROMOTE THE DEPARTMENT: Manage rapport with academic departments and enrollment management areas to keep abreast of policies and programs to ensure accuracy in the dissemination of information to students and to team members. Develop programs with Academic Advisement and collaborative areas. Serve as a key worker for programs/systems as requested. Assist in training advisors and student employees in departmental initiatives.
UPDATE AND MAINTAIN DETAILED RECORDS AND REPORTING OF STUDENTS: Assist in the assessment of programs, services, and tools regularly to track progress towards department /college goals and coordinate initiatives with advisor team members. Demonstrate knowledge and competence in academic advising procedures, policies, and technology systems. Serve as a key worker for programs/special projects.
CONTINUALLY IMPROVE ACADEMIC ADVISING SKILLS AND PRACTICES: Continually improve academic advising skills and practices through the ongoing use of training tools, professional associations, and engagement in researching best practices.
FUNCTION COOPERATIVELY WITHIN A TEAM FORMAT: Regularly contribute to the development of the department and college. Provide cooperative support for all departmental programming to meet goals. Maintain a positive work environment by coordinating schedules with other staff and faculty, communicating regularly with faculty and staff regarding projects, and providing and soliciting assistance as needed. Manage time effectively to maximize service to students and to fulfill departmental and college goals.
OTHER DUTIES: Perform all other job-related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with experience in a university setting providing advisement or student support.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities KNOWLEDGE Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases
Knowledge of advisement theories and practices to help students achieve success
SKILLS Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Detail-oriented with strong time management, multi-tasking, and organizational skills
ABILITIES Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to make sound judgments and identify solutions; demonstrate consistent use of proper English, grammar, and punctuation; develop and maintain professional relationships; work independently and in a team environment; and meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment
Shift/Salary/Benefits Conditions of Employment All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.
If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.
Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.
For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.
All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.
Other Information This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."
Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.
Equal Employment Opportunity Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
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