Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

About the College/Unit/Department:

As the 4th largest public college of education in the country and the 3rd largest college at UGA, the Mary Frances Early College of Education (MFE COE) improves the lives of residents of Georgia and beyond through our instruction, research, and service. The MFE COE is a comprehensive college with disciplines focused on teacher preparation, counseling and human development, communication sciences, human movement sciences, career development, student affairs, and educational administration and policy. We place significant emphasis on graduate education with approximately 40% of our students at the graduate level, making us the second largest college at UGA with respect to graduate education.

College/Unit/Department website: https://coe.uga.edu/directory/undergraduate-advising/

Posting Type: External

Retirement Plan: TRS or ORP

Employment Type: Employee

Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible

Full/Part time: Full Time

Additional Schedule Information: Monday – Friday 8:00-5:00pm

Advertised Salary: Commensurate with Experience

Posting Date: 2026-07-10

Open until filled: Yes

Proposed Starting Date: 2026-08-10

Special Instructions to Applicants: Full consideration will be given to applications received by Friday, July 17th 2026. The position will remain open until filed. References of only the finalist will be checked.

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

Classification Title: Academic Advisor I

FLSA: Exempt

FTE: 1.00

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent

Position Summary:

The Academic Advisor II position in the Office of Undergraduate Advising meets with assigned caseload of both intended & in-major students, provides each student with accurate information about their intended degree program, makes recommendations about course selection for upcoming semesters, generates electronic advising forms detailing these recommendations, and maintain detailed notes about these meetings. Advisors also assist students with referrals to departments and other colleges at UGA, study abroad programs, tutoring, and other forms of academic assistance, etc. Advisors are needed to have or develop full knowledge of resources that support students in areas other than their academic life and to refer students to appropriate individuals and offices as needed. An Academic Advisor will maintain consistent contact with their students, maintain accurate and thorough electronic student records, and respond in a timely manner to questions from students. An effective academic advisor displays attention to detail and is attentive to student concerns. Advising work is performed under general supervision with no supervisory responsibilities.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies:

• Initiative to actively learn university and college degree requirements; Interpret and communicate these requirements to students, faculty, and staff.
• Organizational and time management skills; Problem-solving skills.
• Comfort with learning digital student systems and platforms, in addition to Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, and Zoom.
• Work holistically with undergraduate students to enhance university experience.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Active listening

Physical Demands:

Sit for extended periods of time.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Works directly with intended and in-major Exercise and Sport Science and Sport Management students as an academic advisor. (65%)
• Develops and maintains knowledge of Mary Frances Early College of Education (MFECOE) assigned majors as well as general MFECOE and University of Georgia (UGA) requirements and policies.
• Helps students understand programs of study and comply with institutional requirements, policies, and procedures.
• Advises via scheduled in-person and Zoom appointments, drop-in visits, emails, and phone calls.
• Assists students in the selection of courses and other educational experiences.
• Evaluates student progress toward established goals.
• Assists students in decision-making and career direction.
• Assists students who have academic difficulties and refers them to the appropriate resources.
• Displays care and concern for the well-being of university students.
• Actively seeks to improve processes & practices for supporting students.
• Provides timely departmental updates to the Office of Undergraduate Advising. (15%)
• Assist program coordinators facilitating the application and admissions process for assigned majors in collaboration with Co-Director; reviews application & admission process for assigned majors with students and refers them to the department or major as needed for more detailed assistance.
• Works with MFECOE program/department/major contacts in addition to faculty and staff of aligned units as directed by Co-Director (15%)
• Serves as a liaison to assigned MFECOE academic department(s); assists program coordinators with curriculum issues in collaboration with Co-Director
• Reviews application and admissions process for Exercise and Sport Science major with students and assists with application processing
• Occasionally assists with educational programming for MFECOE undergraduate students, such as first-year and transfer student orientation sessions, Convocation, high demand major forums, prospective student visit events, etc. (5%)