Academic Advisor I

About the role

• Academic Advisor I
• Enrollment Services
• University Advisement Center
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• University Advisement Center is seeking to recruit multiple

Academic Advisor I positions to conduct individual and group student academic advisement, to assist departments/units with verbal or written academic plans, and to interpret and implement university policies and procedures in the areas of student enrollment and evaluation. We are searching for staff who can find ways to continue to improve some of the fastest-growing graduation rates in the nation. A successful candidate for this position must be dedicated to encouraging student success with high attention to detail and the ability to multi-task.

Generous benefits including

• Paid Leave Time
• Comprehensive Health, dental, and vision insurance Coverage
• 403(b) and Pension plans

Benefits

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• A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with a variety of partners.
• Professional development opportunity and mentorship
• A rapidly growing center within an academic setting

• Would you be interested in attending an award-winning research university for free?
• Our Tuition Assistance Program lets employees take classes for free.
• At Georgia State University we emphasize work-life balance.
• With excellent benefits, competitive pay and an exciting location, Georgia State University could be the place for you.

Here Is What You Will Do

• Provide academic advising, educational planning and policy interpretation to prospective and current students.
• Conduct student outreach, retention, and case management activities
• Review, maintain, and audit student records as was as monitor degree progression,
• Assist with student orientation facilitation, workshops, presentations, and student success initiatives
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and university stakeholders on c ommittee participation, professional development, and special projects
• We will hire multiple advisors from this announcement for the Atlanta Downtown, Dunwoody, Decatur, Newton, Alpharetta, and Online campus (which is housed on the Clarkston campus).

Minimum Requirements

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

Preferred Hiring Requirements

• Preference may be given to those with a bachelor's degree and one year of experience working with student retention or student affairs programs.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience presenting to groups or with group facilitation
• Experience following up on problems until resolution.

• College/Business Unit: Enrollment Management
• Department: University Advisement Center
• Location: Atlanta Campus
• Shift: M-F, 8:30AM-5:15PM

Salary

$43,100

Pay Grade

• 16
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Job Type: Full Time (Benefits Eligible)
• Job Posting: 09/29/26, 10:20:44 AM
• Closing Date: 11/28/26, 8:59:00 PM

Special Instructions

To be fully considered for this position, all applicants must submit the following at the time of submission:

• A complete and accurate GSU application
• Resume
• Cover Letter (optional)
• 3 Professional references
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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.