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The University of Georgia is hiring an Academic Advisor to guide undergraduate students in the Physical & Mathematical Sciences Advising Division of the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences. The advisor meets with assigned students to explain their intended degree programs, recommend courses for upcoming semesters, and connect them with campus resources. Most of the week goes to one-on-one advising, with the rest split among administrative work, open walk-in hours, and summer orientation sessions for incoming students.

Highlights

Meet with assigned students to explain their intended degree program and recommend courses for upcoming semesters, which takes about 60 percent of the workweek.
Generate advising forms that lay out course recommendations and keep notes on each advising meeting in the student’s record.
Refer students to departments within Franklin, other UGA colleges, study abroad programs, tutoring, and other academic assistance.
Answer student and staff emails, schedule meetings, and carry out independent projects that benefit the advising office, about 20 percent of the job.
Staff open walk-in office hours to answer student questions as they come up.
Work throughout the June, July, and early August orientation sessions for incoming first-year and transfer students.
Attend staff meetings, scheduled committee meetings, workshops, and retreats as a regular part of the position.
Take advising-related classes, including the Certificate in Academic Advising, as part of ongoing professional development.
Requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience to advise students on their degree programs.
Works a full-time Monday through Friday schedule from 8am to 5pm.

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Posting Details

Working Title: Academic Advisor

Department: Franklin-Deans Academic Serv

Classification Title: Academic Advisor I

Employment Type: Employee, Full Time (FTE 1.00), Benefits Eligible

Work Schedule: M-F, 8am-5pm

Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience

Posting Date: 10/06/2026

Open until filled: Yes

Proposed Starting Date: 11/01/2026

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

About the College/Unit/Department

Franklin College of Arts and Sciences is the heart of the University of Georgia’s learning environment, advancing new knowledge, research, scholarship and creative output by faculty, students, and staff in more than 80-degree programs across 40+ units.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent

Position Summary

This position is associated with the Physical & Mathematical Sciences Advising Division. The primary responsibility of the Academic Advisor is to meet with assigned students, provide each student with accurate information about the student’s intended degree program, make recommendations about course selection for upcoming semesters, generate advising forms detailing these recommendations, and maintain notes about these meetings.

Advisors also assist students with referrals to departments within Franklin, other colleges at UGA, study abroad programs, tutoring, and other forms of academic assistance, etc. Advisors at this level are expected to have full knowledge of resources that support students’ personal, professional, and academic development during their time in college and to refer students to appropriate individuals and offices as needed.

An Academic Advisor is expected to maintain consistent contact with their students, maintain accurate student records, and respond in a timely manner to questions from their students.

Regular attendance at staff meetings is mandatory and workshop and retreat attendance is also an expected part of the position. All advisors are expected to be available and able to work throughout June, July, and early August orientation sessions for incoming first-year and transfer students.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

Appreciation for the value of a liberal arts and sciences education.
Cultural sensitivity, understanding of a variety of student needs, and commitment to creating a respectful and inclusive environment.
Ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with students.
Ability to exercise sound reasoning and good judgment.
Effective decision making and problem solving skills.
Ability to maintain a calm demeanor in situations of stress.
Ability to work both independently and with a team, and to effectively negotiate and manage conflict.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and listening skills.
Ability to handle sensitive situations and documentation in a caring and confidential manner.
Ability to demonstrate diplomacy and tact.

Physical Demands

Sitting at desk for long periods of time.
Computer work.
Light lifting.

Duties/Responsibilities

Advising Students (60% of time)

Meet with students to recommend courses for the next semester, prepare advising forms, answer student questions, direct students to resources on campus.

Administrative Time (20% of time)

Answer student and staff emails, schedule meetings and networking opportunities and work on projects to benefit the advising office. A high level of independent work is expected.

Student Walk-in Times (10% of time)

Answer student questions during open office hours.

Staff Meetings (5% of time)

Regularly attend staff meetings for updates, any scheduled committee meetings, and others as needed.

Professional Development (5% of time)

Attend any classes related to academic advising or related materials. This can include, but is not limited to, the Certificate in Academic Advising.

Applicant Documents

Resume/CV
Cover Letter

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status.

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