"Academic Counselor, Achieve Atlanta"

Academic Counselor Achieve Atlanta

First-Year Programs Program

Atlanta Campus

Schedule: Monday - Friday | 8:30 AM - 5:15 PM

These are exciting times at the First-Year Programs Department. We are growing and we are thrilled that you are interested in being a part of our team. We are surrounded by individuals empowered to use their expertise and talents to achieve our mission to pursue excellence.

Are you ready for us? Are you seeking an opportunity with purpose and direction? If you are, we have the perfect opportunity for you! We hire great people from a wide variety of educational, career, and personal backgrounds, not just because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a stronger team.

The First-Year Programs Department is seeking an Academic Counselor to join the already awesome team taking the First-Year Programs Department to the next level of excellence!

WHAT MAKES The First-Year Transition Programs Department A GREAT PLACE?

• Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.
• A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners.
• Professional development opportunity and mentorship
• A rapidly growing center within an academic setting

HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL DO

First-Year & Transition Programs in the Office of Student Success seeking an Academic Counselor who will focus on retention by helping students make successful transitions in critical academic program areas through various interventions and initiatives. The role will assist with delivering programs focused on undergraduate students' needs, primarily those in their first year. The support of these kinds of retention initiatives is an essential part of Georgia State meeting the Strategic Plan's goals. These positions are on the front lines of the institutions' commitment to helping students from all backgrounds succeed at high rates. The selected individuals will work in conjunction with all resources on behalf of First-Year & Transition Programs to support undergraduate students' academic progression.

Essential Job Functions

• Deliver targeted programming, support, and outreach to Achieve Atlanta Scholars
• Coordinate events, activities, and initiatives focusing on the retention, progression, and graduation of Achieve Atlanta students
• Maintain a high level of accessibility to a growing caseload of approximately 500 students, by providing for academic and personal concerns, serving as an academic counselor to help students identify their potential and eliminate barriers to their academic success
• Maintain accurate data and records to track the progress of the student population through use of various data tracking platforms.
• Complete semester data reports for internal and external stakeholders
• Provide narrative and/or written progress reports as directed, including program assessments/evaluations, budget reports, and program reports
• Use data and predictive analytics to design timely and strategic interventions for student support
• Partner with university departments to administer programs for scholars
• Conduct and lead meetings with campus partners and external stakeholders to report on Achieve Atlanta programming
• Work with campus partners in University Advisement Center, University Career Services, Financial Aid, and Dean of Students to create robust and enticing events and activities to support the success of students to Achieve Atlanta.
• Lead hiring, training, and supervision of Achieve Atlanta ambassador's student workers
• Answer email inquiries from students, instructors, faculty, and staff
• Support First-Year & Transition Program's initiatives and events including presentations, workshops, events, outreach, administrative processing, and other duties as assigned.
• The Academic Counselor will be expected to teach GSU 1010.

Qualifications:

Minimum Hiring Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and four years of related experience; or a combination of education and related

Preferred Hiring Qualifications:

Preference may be given to those who possess a Master's degree and have experience in creating and implementing programs for retention & progression to graduation and success for all students. Experience presenting to small and large groups; effective verbal and written communication.