ACADEMIC ADVISOR - EC Intended Majors

Classification Title:

Academic Advisor I

FLSA:

Exempt

FTE:

1.00

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent

Position Summary:

The primary responsibilities of an Academic Advisor for Intended Majors in the Exploratory Center are meeting with assigned students in-person or virtually, providing each student with accurate information about the student’s intended degree program, making recommendations about course selection for upcoming semesters, generating advising forms detailing these recommendations, and maintaining notes about these meetings.

Advisors also assist students with referrals to other units at UGA, including tutoring, services, and other forms of academic assistance.

An EC Intended Advisor will maintain consistent contact with their students, maintain accurate student records and respond in a timely manner to questions from their students.

Regular attendance at staff meetings is mandatory and workshop attendance is also an expected part of the position. All Advisors should be available to work throughout June, July and early August orientation sessions for incoming first year and transfer students, as well as orientation sessions conducted in December/January.

EC Intended Advisors may be assigned EC Explore rosters as well, depending on the needs of the office. Training will be provided for cross-advising assignments.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies:

See minimum qualifications.

Physical Demands:

• Sit at a computer for extended periods of time.
• Light lifting.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Advising Students:

• Meet with Intended Major students, or Undecided/Exploring students as needed, in person or virtually to recommend courses for the next semester, prepare advising forms, answer student questions, maintain communication with students via email and drop-in sessions, maintain thorough advising notes about appointments and other contact with students, and direct students to appropriate resources on campus. This involves extensive prep time and proficiency with various campus systems, software, and resources. Demonstrate a perspective that genuinely appreciates, understands, supports and effectively accommodates individuals with a wide range of professional and academic experiences.

Percentage of time: 60

Administrative Time:

• Answer student and staff emails, and create and maintain accurate records of student appointments, referrals, academic progress, and goals.
• Schedule meetings and and work on projects to benefit the advising office. A high level of independent work is expected.

Percentage of time: 20

Student Drop-In Time:

• Answer student questions during virtual or in-person drop-in hours.

Percentage of time: 10

Professional Development:

• Attend staff and committee meetings, classes and optional training sessions offered on campus. This can include, but is not limited to, the Certificate in Academic Advising and other campus training to maintain and enhance the experience for individuals with a wide range of professional and academic experiences.

Percentage of time: 5

Other duties as assigned.

Percentage of time: 5