Professional Advisor I

About Us

Albany State University is a fully accredited senior unit of the University System of Georgia. Employees receive benefits provided by the University System of Georgia, including, but not limited to, medical and major medical insurance, group life insurance, participation in the Georgia Teachers Retirement System, Optional Retirement Plan (Faculty and exempt employees only), Social Security and Tuition Assistance Program after six months of employment.

Location

Our West Campus is located at 2400 Gillionville Road, Albany, GA 31707. Our Eat Campus is located at 504 College Drive, Albany, GA 31705. The Human Resources office for both campuses is located on the West Campus in Building K, Suite 209.

Job Summary

The Professional Advisor I is responsible for promoting a positive and successful learning experience for

students to increase student retention, success, and completion. The Professional Advisor I will work

with the student to ensure they are in an appropriate major for their career goals, assist with necessary

major changes, and career assessments. The Professional Advisor I will facilitate advising and

registration for their assigned student populations, ensure students are connected with student support

services and activities, disseminate program information, and track student performance.

The work of the Professional Advisor I involves working closely with stakeholders across campus to build

collaborative relationships, remain current in the universitys academic policies and program maps by

attendance in trainings, advising department meetings, and academic department meetings.

This position requires some evening, weekend, and extended hour work at peak times during the

academic season.

Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Responsibilities

• Advise students with regards to their educational, career, personal, and social development needs.
• Support students in understanding and meeting academic requirements and deadlines, completing financial aid, and applying for on-campus housing.
• Remain informed of universities policies, processes, and activities in order to better and more accurately connect students with appropriate resources and campus personnel.
• Remain informed of university programs and program course maps, as well as BOR policies, to ensure accurate advising and course registration by attending regularly scheduled department meetings and advising center meetings.
• Represents the academic advising unit on college and university committees.
• Utilize to its fullest potential the technologies, software, and processes made available by the university for academic advising and student success and participate in on-going and consistent training to remain current in these practices.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with one (1) year of experience in education, working directly with students.

Proposed Salary

Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Required Documents to Attach

Cover letter.

Resume.

Transcripts.

A list of at least 3 professional references with their contact information.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to comprehend and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
• Ability to encourage and empower students to make informed decisions.
• Ability to recognize student needs and properly align needs with available campus resources.

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Ability to priority and organize work assignments.
• Ability to analyze data in various forms to make recommendations and propose strategies.
• This job is performed in an office type environment. Ability to sit at a desk and work at a computer for extended periods of time is required.
• Proficient in the use of desk top technologies such as Microsoft applications and comfortable learning and adapting to new technologies.
• Knowledge of career trends in the major.
• Knowledge of department rules and regulations.
• Participates in ongoing professional development activities that enhance academic advising

outcomes.

• Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem-solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management, and presentation skills.
• Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Banner, Electronic Records Management systems, EAB, Microsoft Office Suite, and other systems related to student support).
• Strong attention to detail and follow up skills.
• Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (229) 500-2026, or by email at hrasu@asurams.edu. For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251-2644, or by email at support@usg.edu.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 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.

Institutional Values

Excellence

We achieve outcomes of the highest quality, hold ourselves accountable to the highest standard and are committed to continuous improvement in University programs and services.

Respect

We are directed by tenets of ethics, treating other with courteous regard, and being civil in our interactions.

Community

We strive to build community and value a good mindset.

Teamwork

We seek partnerships within the University and community. We practice a supportive spirit that results in the implementation of plans, actions and shared results.

Learning

We cultivate a practice of global pedagogies in a learning environment.

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Albany State University.

Certain positions may also require the selected candidate to submit to or have:

• a credit check completed for "Positions of Trust" and/or approved departmental purchase card usage.
• a motor vehicle report for positions that require driving an Albany State University vehicle.
• a successful pre-employment drug test.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Albany State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, working, and studying. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the ASU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the ASU community.

For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy please contact the Albany State University Office of Human Resources at (229) 500-2026. For individuals requiring disability-related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Disability Resource Center at 229-500-3442.