Academic Success Advisor

Title: Academic Success Advisor, SCB UGA Agency: ACADEMIC AFFAIRS Location: Norfolk, VA FLSA: Exempt Hiring Range: Full Time or Part Time: Additional Detail Job Description: The Academic Success Advisor, SCB UGA will promote student success and retention through advising and programming for students in the Strome College of Business' undergraduate program. This position provides an advisory component to the office and assists with the coordination and facilitation of special functions such as walk-in advising, Orientation, Admitted Students Day, Scholar's Day and Open House. This position also assists with the daily administrative functions of the office including, but not limited to, the processing of BSBA Admissions and SCB continuance. This position will require occasional evening and weekend hours. Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree in Business, Higher Education, or Counseling from a regionally-accredited institution of higher education Knowledge of counseling and student development theory Detail-oriented, multi-tasking, organized, willingness to be a team player, ability to be flexible in a fast paced work environment Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent interpersonal skills, including public speaking Experience in counseling and advising students in academic difficulty Experience working with at-risk populations Experience advising a diverse student population on academics, University policy/procedure, major requirements, placement test scores, transfer equivalencies, readmission, internship opportunities and study abroad Experience with group counseling and teaching. Preferred Qualifications: