Academic Advisor I (Advising)

Location: Valdosta State University

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job ID: 288653

About Us

As a comprehensive institution of the University System of Georgia, Valdosta State University (VSU) is a welcoming, aware, and vibrant community founded on and dedicated to serving our communities' rich and diverse heritages. Through excellence in teaching, basic and applied research, and service, VSU provides rigorous programs and opportunities that enrich our students, our university, and our region. As such, the VSU mission consists of three interrelated parts that includes a student mission, university mission and regional mission. The university is equally dedicated to the core values of community, including a commitment to practice civility, integrity and citizenship. As members of this community and proud Blazers we strive to uphold these core values for the advancement of the University, as stated in the Blazer Creed and reflected in our commitment to the University System of Georgia's Core Values.

Blazer Creed

Valdosta State University is a learning environment based on trust and mutual respect in which open dialogue, vigorous debate, and the free exchange of ideas are welcome. The University is equally dedicated to the core values of community, including a commitment to practice civility, integrity, and citizenship. As members of this community, and proud Blazers, we will strive to uphold these core values for the advancement of the University.

Civility - A Blazer shows courtesy and compassion as well as respect for the dignity of every human being.

Integrity - Each Blazer is responsible for his or her own actions, and our community is stronger when we contemplate the context of our decisions and uphold the principles of trust and honesty.

Citizenship - Every Blazer has an interest in the well-being of the community, and, therefore, a duty to stay informed, to make positive contributions, and to offer support to those who need help.

As a Blazer, we pledge to uphold the core principles of Civility, Integrity, and Citizenship.

Job Summary

Advise students on course selection, requirements for selected areas of concentration, and post-college plans to help meet their educational needs and realize student scholastic goals.

Responsibilities

Typical Allocation of Duties:

• Advising - 45% Advise students with regards to their educational, career, personal and social development needs. Refer students to academic and personal resources as appropriate. Assist students in selecting courses.
• Interpret polices - 15% Clarify and interpret academic policies and degree requirements.
• Student files - 15% Maintain and update student files and records. Ensure compliance with FERPA regulations.
• Student transition services - 15% Facilitate programs that help students explore career and post-bachelor's degree options. Assist students in the transition from high school to college and provide appropriate referral to University offices and resources as needed.
• Monitor student progress - 10% Monitor student academic progress and provide developmental programming focused on student academic needs. Advise, monitor, and work closely with students on academic probation and those returning from academic suspension.

Supervisor Expectations:

• Serve as the advisor of record for undergraduate students in University Advising with advising delivered primarily in-person and on-campus.
• Develop expertise in interpreting university, college, and program policies, procedures, and curricular requirements.
• Audit student records for curriculum, major, and graduation requirements.
• Refer students with academic discrepancies to proper officials for further action.
• Evaluate and maintain student records for degree requirements using DegreeWorks and other technologies.
• Monitor student registration activities and academic performance/progress.
• Communications to students regarding course scheduling, core and major requirements, academic resources, etc.
• Participate in New Student Orientation sessions, including those scheduled on Saturdays and evenings. This includes onboarding of new students and presenting to small groups during these events.
• Participate in unit, division, and university-wide committees, projects, trainings or initiatives.
• Contribute to a positive team culture.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Required Experience Bachelor's degree and one (1) year of related work experience.

Proposed Salary

$40,737

USG Core Values

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 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

Applicants are required to provide: professional references with current contact information, documentation of academic credentials, employment history. Please note that during the search process, VSU reserves the right to: ask candidates who will serve in Positions of Trust to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment, view social media outlets, and remove job postings without additional notification. Employment is contingent upon: successful completion of a background check investigation, including a criminal background check, reference checks. Employment may also be contingent upon the job-based requirements if applicable for your position: satisfactory credit check, successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR), pre-employment drug testing, confirmation of credentials. After initial hiring, employees will be required to successfully complete all of the following training: New employee orientation, VSU's Annual Compliance Training: USG Ethics Policy, Conflict of Interest/Outside Activities Policy, Drug Free Workplace, Sexual Misconduct and Title IX, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), Motor Vehicle Policy, Workers Compensation (new hires), Georgia Open Records Act (new hires), USG Cybersecurity Training (required twice yearly), Job-specific training such as: FMLA and Worker's Compensation, Budget Manager training, Purchasing Training (ePro & PCard), and Defensive Driving.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Valdosta State University is an equal opportunity educational institution. It is not the intent of the institution to discriminate against any applicant for admission or any student or employee of the institution based on the age, sex, race, religion, color, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation of the individual.

Background Check

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Accommodations

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