Academic Advisor II

FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (FVSU), a state and land-grant institution of the University System of Georgia, invites applications for the position of Academic Advisor II.

Fort Valley State University, the only 1890 land-grant university in Georgia, is a comprehensive institution that provides an education to over 2,800 students including graduate students. The university is located in the town of Fort Valley in Peach County, the original site of the state's peach industry. Its 1,365-acre (5.52 km2) campus is Georgia's second-largest public university in area.

Fort Valley State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or marital or veteran status.

Job Summary

These positions report to the Director of Academic Advising & Retention. The incumbent functions as an Academic Advisor in the Student Engagement & Achievement (SEA) Center. The Academic Advisor advises students to assist them in making appropriate educational decisions specific to their education plan at Fort Valley State University. Also, the Advisor recommends courses for students to take, stays updated on course requirements, and counsels students on academic policies and issues.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supports the mission of the SEA Center by helping students explore academic opportunities, identify goals, and assists in implementing plans to reach those goals.


• Assists with engaging a community of advising including faculty advisors, collaborative offices, and all Freshmen and Sophomore undergraduate students through trainings, seminars, programs, events, and related initiatives.


• Advises Freshmen and Sophomore undergraduate students across all disciplines in assigned caseloads and academic interests including, but not limited to, students listed as undecided students, transfer students, and readmitted students.


• Will have considerable responsibilities for advising and will take a leadership role in other advising programming at the discretion of the Director of Academic Advising & Retention and/or the Executive Director of the SEA Center.


• Performs other related duties as assigned as directed by the Director of Academic Advising & Retention, Assistant Director of Academic Advising & Retention, and Executive Director of the SEA Center.


• Provides academic advising to support student retention and other retention initiatives


• Identifies and helps resolve obstacles impeding the academic success of students


• Analyzes students' academic and personal issues/concerns and provides referral/intervention services


• Supports students in developing a required academic plan to meet progression requirements


• Explains academic policies, procedures, and guidelines to students to meet their educational goals


• Educates students about the value of academic advising and the importance of the registration process


• Guides students through college and university level administrative processes


• Maintains appropriate student records and documents student interactions


• May be assigned to support specific academic departments, programs, or student populations


• Utilizes advising technology systems to manage student data

Qualifications

Minimum:

• Master's degree and 2+ years of relevant work experience


• Demonstrates all required knowledge, skills, and abilities of an Academic Advisor Level I


• Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and abilities to function autonomously as an Academic Advisor for assigned degree programs


• Assists with specialty assignments, projects, and/or initiatives


• May train or mentor student assistants, peer advisors, and/or Academic Advisors Level I and II


• Enhanced use of advising technology systems (DegreeWorks, EAB Student Success Management System)

USG Core Values Statement

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.