Academic Advisor

About Us

Georgia Southwestern State University is a state university serving a diverse population of students, offering a range of strong undergraduate and graduate programs in a vibrant learning environment. The University is a collegial community that values collaboration and community engagement with an emphasis on faculty, staff, and student interactions. An active student body and state-of-the-art amenities enhance the learning experience on a visually appealing campus located in historic Americus, Georgia.

Georgia Southwestern State University aspires to be an engaged, progressive, and inclusive university that serves as a vibrant center of learning, culture, and economic development for Southwest Georgia and beyond.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for providing academic advising services to Nursing students.

Responsibilities

• Advises students. (60%)
  • Provides academic advisement to students.
  • Assists students in development educational and career plans.
  • Registers students for classes.
  • Assists students with course selection, registration, and schedule revision.
  • Monitors and tracks advisee progress.
  • Corresponds with students via telephone and email.
  • Refers students to campus and community resources.
  • Processes drop/add forms, withdrawal forms, registration, name changes, and changes in programs of study.
  • Monitors student alerts to provide support for students in need of support.
  • Assists students with the transfer process.
• Participates in new student orientation. (10%)
  • Participates in new student orientation and registration activities.
  • Assists students with initial scheduling and with adjustment to academic life.
• Assists in managing student records. (20%)
  • Updates all pre-nursing/nursing folders.
  • Prepares nursing student graduation paperwork.
  • Assists in reviewing new applications and in making acceptance decisions.
• Performs related duties as assigned. (10%)

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field required

Required Experience
More than three years of related experience required.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of college policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
• Knowledge of issues and trends related to adult learners.
• Knowledge of college registration procedures.
• Skill in decision making and problem solving.
• Skill in the completion of a variety of reports.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at 229-931-2000 or by email at hr@gsw.edu.

For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at 877-251-2644 or support@usg.edu.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 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 on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating eligibility for employment with Georgia Southwestern State University, as determined by Georgia Southwestern State University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check and drug screen.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Southwestern State University is an equal opportunity employer. As such, the University takes affirmative action to preclude discrimination in recruiting, transferring, training and terminating of employees because of race, color, creed, age, sex, national origin, veterans status, disability or any other reason in accordance with applicable state and federal statutes, executive orders and other regulations which prohibit discriminatory employment practices.

Other Information

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

The Associate Dean, College of Nursing & Health Sciences assigns work in terms of very general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.

GUIDELINES

Guidelines include university policies and procedures, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, and the university academic catalog. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK

The work consists of varied duties related to student advising. The unique needs of each student contribute to the complexity of the position.

The purpose of this position is to provide advising services to students. Success in this position contributes to successful provision of services to those students.

CONTACTS

Contacts are typically with co-workers, faculty, staff, students, and members of the general public.

Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, to resolve problems, or to motivate or influence persons.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while bending or crouching. The employee occasionally lifts light objects.

The work is typically performed in an office.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

None.