Academic Advising Coordinator

Job ID: 288894

Location: Statesboro, Georgia

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Join Our Team at Georgia Southern! Georgia Southern is a dynamic university with three vibrant campuses in Hinesville, Savannah and Statesboro serving the communities in Southeast Georgia. As a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution, our world-class scholars instruct about 26,000 students in associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral level degree programs. Whether you are seeking the charm of a small town, the traditions of a historical/urban destination near the beach or supporting our military service members and their families, Georgia Southern offers its faculty and staff the best of all worlds!

Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are steeped in tradition and devoted to academic distinction in teaching, scholarship and service. In 2018 Forbes Magazine listed Georgia Southern, along with 10 other Georgia companies or institutions, as one of America's Best Midsize Employers. Georgia Southern University is passionate about serving our region while preparing our students to be lifelong scholars, leaders, and responsible stewards of their communities and the world.

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Location

Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA

Department Information

Office of Advising

Job Summary

Coordinate academic advising and monitoring within the Department to ensure that proactive and quality approaches are taken with all students' advising needs. Provide professional guidance, consultation, representation and support to University administration on matters, trends, and issues pertaining to advisement and/or retention of students.

This position has been identified by Federal Law (Jeanne Clery Act) as a Campus Security Authority (CSA), with significant student and campus responsibilities. CSAs are obligated to report crimes reported to them which occurred on campus, in public areas bordering campus and in certain non-campus buildings owned or controlled (leased) by the University.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage approximately 25% of CARC Staff, with the support of Advisor IIIs
• Coordinate with CARC leadership to implement best practices in advising
• Mentor team members in their professional development in coordination with the Assistant Director for Data and Advisor Development
• Ensure academic advisors are connected to available resources needed for their day-to-day and seasonal advising duties, such as orientation, and advocate for advisor needs
• Coordinate curriculum based advising tools with academic partners, Registrar's office, and other key stakeholders
• Collaborate with all CARC leadership to support advisors with best practices in retention, specialized advising populations, and advising projects or programs
• Facilitate annual evaluations for academic advisors and staff on team

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's degree

Required Experience

• Five or more (5+) years of advising/retention experience in a higher education setting

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications

• Master's degree

Preferred Experience

• Two or more (2+) years of leadership, supervisory, or human resources experience
• One or more (1+) years of budget management experience
• Project management experience
• Program development experience

Proposed Salary

$59,280. This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Two (2) Professional References

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
• Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

KNOWLEDGE

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success

SKILLS

• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills

Apply Before Date

August 21, 2025. Application review may begin on August 8, 2025.