Academic Success Advisor

Job Summary This position is responsible for providing advising services to Gordon State College students to choose a degree program and follow a clear course sequence organized into a degree pathway to graduation. The Student Success Advisor provides year-round guidance and academic advising to students during their first 60 credit hours. Responsibilities Academic Advising Provides accurate and timely academic advisement to group of students per academic year. Monitors and tracks advisee progress during first 60 credit hours. Maintains correspondence with advisees via phone and email concerning appointments, deadlines, and other important matters. Assist students in major exploration and with referrals for career counseling. Assist assigned advisees with schedule changes as needed Build schedules for incoming first-year students after each NSO in a timely manner Plan and/or participate in academic skills workshops for students Audits student records for curriculum, major and graduation requirements. Retention Discusses implications of Satisfactory Academic Progress as relates to federal financial aid and assists students on warning or suspension with strategically determining how/when they might expect to return to satisfactory academic standing for funding purposes Analyzes and processes requests for readmission from academic exclusion and provides retention services for students. Student Success Data Collection, Management and Technology Keep accurate records of all advisees and advising sessions Assist with the collection and compilation of advising data Effectively utilize technology that supports advising practices Collaboration Participate in New Student Orientation (NSO) activities as needed Participate in a coordinated communication strategy with other departments such as enrollment services to raise awareness of registration and payment deadlines. Facilitate Early Alert interventions with assigned advisees through 60 credit hours Participate in outreach activities such as speaking to classes, presenting programs in LLCs and residence halls, and supporting recruitment activities Coordinate tutoring efforts across campus Campus Navigation Disseminates information on college policies and procedures to faculty, parents, students, etc. Evaluates and determines potential course substitution requests for students entering with prior course credit. Professional Development Remain informed of current trends in advising Required Qualifications Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a bachelor's degree in a course of study related to the occupational field. Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one year. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Knowledge of student success trends and challenges and understanding of student development theory Knowledge of college policies, and procedures and effective interpretation and application Knowledge of computers and job related software programs. Knowledge of issues and trends related to adult learners. Skill in interpersonal relationships. Skill in decision making and problem solving. Skill in the completion of a variety of reports. Skill in oral and written communication. Equal Employment Opportunity Gordon State College is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity institution. It is the policy our institution to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, AREA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50). For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy please contact the Gordon State College Office of Human Resources at . Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Office of Human Resources at . Other Information This position has a target hire date of 7/1/2024. This is a full-time, 12-month, exempt (salaried) staff position and includes a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include: Health insurance Dental Vision Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Health Savings Account (HSA) Life Insurance Sick Leave Vacation Leave Parental Leave Retirement Employee discounts Tuition reimbursement Background Check Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Gordon State College, as determined by Gordon State College in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test. Other Information Every member of the USG community is required to adhere to the USG Statement of Core Values: Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect - that form and guide the daily work of the organization. What We stand For Gordon State College is committed to the following core values: Student Focused - Life-Long Learning/Scholarship - Excellence - Respect - Collaboration