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Georgia State University is hiring an Academic Advisor I to advise prospective and current students on academic plans and degree progression through the University Advisement Center. The advisor also runs outreach and case management aimed at keeping students enrolled and moving toward graduation. Interpreting enrollment and evaluation policy and supporting orientation and student success programming round out the work.

Highlights

Provide academic advising and educational planning to prospective and current students, in individual and group sessions.
Interpret and apply university policies and procedures on student enrollment and evaluation, and help departments put together verbal or written academic plans.
Conduct student outreach, retention efforts, and case management to help students stay on track toward graduation.
Review, maintain, and audit student records while monitoring each student's degree progression.
Assist with student orientation, workshops, presentations, and other student success initiatives.
Collaborate with faculty, staff, and university stakeholders on committees, professional development, and special projects.
Multiple advisors will be hired from this posting for the Atlanta Downtown, Dunwoody, Decatur, Newton, Alpharetta, and online campuses.
Requires a bachelor's degree or an equivalent mix of education and related experience, with preference for one year working in student retention or student affairs programs.
Favors candidates with experience presenting to or facilitating groups and following up on problems until they are resolved.
Work Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:15 PM in a full-time, exempt role with a posted salary of $43,100.

Academic Advisor I Full Description

Academic Advisor I

Enrollment Services

University Advisement Center

The 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.

What Makes the University Advisement Center a Great Place?

Generous benefits including:

Paid Leave Time
Comprehensive Health, dental, and vision insurance Coverage
403(b) and Pension plans
And that's not all; visit the Georgia State benefits page for more details.
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 well as monitor degree progression,
Assist with student orientation facilitation, workshops, presentations, and student success initiatives
Collaborate with faculty, staff, and university stakeholders on committee 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).

Disclaimer: This job requisition provides a high-level job definition. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive or exclusive list of job duties. As such, job duties and/or responsibilities within the context of this job requisition may change at the discretion the employee’s direct supervisor.

Qualifications

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

Closing Date: 11/28/26

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia State University is an equal opportunity employer with regard to veterans and individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or protected veteran status.

Background Check

Successful candidate must be able to pass a comprehensive criminal background investigation and other background searches as applicable to the job such as credit check and Motor Vehicle Record.

Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime: Georgia State University is committed to its students’ and employees’ safety and security. It complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) to provide information on certain crimes on campus. This position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority, ensuring that reported crimes are routed to the appropriate University office.

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