Advisor 2
Job Description
Job ID: 259759
Location: Summerville Campus
Full/Part Time: Full
Time
Regular/Temporary:
About Us
Augusta University is Georgia’s innovation center for education and health
care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta
and locations across the state. More than 9,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia’s
cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to
Georgia’s only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and
world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today.
Location
Augusta University – Our
Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904
Job Summary
The Advisor 2 provides mentoring and advisement for a
cohort of first and second year students to assist in goal setting, academic planning and career exploration through personal follow
up/outreach, individual appointments and programming.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited
to:Cultivate supportive communication by phone, text, email, and face-to face with active and prospective students to effectively help
students navigate their academic journey. Provide a welcoming and supportive environment, always demonstrated through utmost
professionalism. Making use of the skills necessary to process situation critically, recognize crucial gaps in advisees’ knowledge and
skills and assist students with identifying opportunities to build their strengths. Advise and coach students regarding their academic
degree requirements which include but are not limited to certification, application, change of major, permissions, test scores, course
selection, course withdrawals, grades etc. Monitors the retention, progression, and graduation of students within the assigned population,
and offer proactive outreach for those students who are at academic or social risk.Utilizes and incorporates best practices identified
through the analysis of reports/analytics related to advising activity, student success metrics, etc. Contributes to the coordination of
unit-level communication plans regarding key milestones, registration deadlines, academic resources, etc. Assist in the development,
implementation, and evaluation of events, programs, and resources that support the success of students. Attend regular departmental meetings
to remain aware of the guidelines or potential issue(s) of curriculum changes. Participate in training as necessary to understand the ways
technology, student development theory, and equitable and inclusive environments affect advising. Membership and participation in
professional development opportunities offered through Augusta University, state, regional, and national organizations (NACADA).Meets
formally with students to develop meaningful connections using holistic advising and coaching methods. Provide high-quality academic
advising services to new and current August University students. This will include guiding advisees to identify academic, professional, and
personal goals that align with their abilities, interests, and the institution’s purpose. Maintain accurate and detailed advising notes
through the electronic advising system, and track advisee performance during and at the end of each semester. Provide intentional outreach
to students. Maintain records for current and former students in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
Perform all other job-related duties assigned.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or
university and two years relevant experience
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree from an accredited college or
university and two years relevant experience
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Ability to maintain confidentiality. Strong
time management and organizational skills. Ability to make sound judgments and identify solutions. Ability to work independently and in a
team environment. Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships. Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication
skills. Congenial and engaging demeanor to encourage student rapport. Ability to meet deadlines and work in a fast, multi-task environment.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases. Detail-oriented. Knowledge of advisement theories and practices to
help students achieve success. Ability to demonstrate consistent use of proper English, grammar, and punctuation.
Shift/Salary/Benefits
Shift: Days; Monday – Friday
Pay Grade: 14
Salary Minimum: $17.40 – $21.03
Salary to be
commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the
position
Recruitment Period: Until Filled
Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees
and some of our half-time (or more) employees.
Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life
insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid
holidays.
Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the
Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!
Conditions of Employment
All selected candidates are
required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University. If applicable for the specific position
based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental
Purchase Card usage. All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient,
student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies
during their employment and beyond.
Credit Check
This position will require the acquisition of a P-Card and/or handle
cash, credit or other sensitive information and will require a satisfactory Consumer Credit check as a condition of employment.
Other Information
This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior
service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. “Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where
employees partner every day with patients and families for success.” Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any
tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals
with disabilities and veterans.
How To Apply
Consider applying with us today! https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/ Search Job Opening ID: 259759Select University
Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the universitySelect University Faculty & Staff > Internal
Applicants if you are a current university employee If you need further assistance, please contact us at 706-721-9365
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