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Georgia Gwinnett College
Student Success Advisor I
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What they do
A Student Support Administrator is responsible for operations within a student support facility, ensuring all facility staff and students' needs are met.
$78,653 / year median in Georgia
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Student Success Advisor I The Student Success Advisor I promotes student success in an effort to support student retention, progression, and graduation. The Advisor is responsible for helping students make purposeful choices and maintain momentum as they progress through their academic pathways. The Advisor initiates contact and provides advisement to student populations including, but not limited to students enrolled in co-requisite courses, students in the Grizzly Success programs, and students within the BUSA, SOSC, EDUC, HEPR, HUAR, and STEM focus areas. Student Success Advisors incorporate core competencies set by the National Academic Advising Association in advising knowledge, advising practice, and advising professional development. 1
- Advises current and prospective students on course selection, degree programs, campus resources, and career options based on students' interests, goals, needs, and degree progress 2
- Guides students in developing success plans that include setting goals, planning, overcoming obstacles, and monitoring progress towards goals 3
- Makes referrals to campus services based on students' individual needs and interests and conducts timely follow up with students 4
- Facilitates one-on-one advising sessions with current and prospective students 5
- Instructs students on how to use technology including Grizzly Den Banner, DegreeWorks, College Scheduler, and D2L 6
- Maintains student records and data security and accurately documents student interactions in Navigate in accordance with FERPA and GGC policies 7
- Participates in campus events including, but not limited to Grizzly Orientation, Grizzly Days, and Preview Days 8
- Participates in professional development activities to stay current on trends and best practices related to academic advising and student success in higher education 9
- Performs other duties as assigned 4 Year / Bachelor's Degree One year of experience working with students in a college setting Graduate Degree in counseling, education, or related field Experience with BANNER Fluent in Spanish Graduate degree $38,300
- $45,900 Salary offer will be dependent on candidate's experience and qualifications, internal equity considerations, budget availability, and salary administration guidelines.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Skills in verbal and written communications Skills in interpersonal interactions and relationship building Skills in preparing and delivering presentations Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies Ability to maintain confidentiality of information and records Ability to work evenings and weekends Ability to maintain and utilize professional ethics Knowledge of, and skills in the use of Microsoft Office and the Internet 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 . Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States and proof of eligibility will be contemporaneously required upon acceptance of an employment offer. Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC). Eligibility of employment is determined by GGC in its sole discretion, and includes but is not limited to confirmation of 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. Offers are subject to the applicable federal laws, state laws, statutes, rules and regulations of this institution, and to the bylaws and policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request. Georgia Gwinnett College is an equal employment, equal access, and equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Georgia Gwinnett College to recruit, hire, train, and promote 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, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50). For individuals requiring disability-related accommodations for participation in any event including the application, interview process, or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact HR at (678) 407.5746 or email hr@ggc.edu . Position of Trust + Education Due to the volume of applications, applicants may not receive a reply from the College unless an applicant is selected for an interview. Review of applications will continue until positions are filled. Georgia is an open records state. To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=295094&PostingSeq=1 jeid-705d42ceb6af5b439d4ba17ae154d55fBenefits
- Professional Development
- Dental Insurance