Double Dawgs Academic Advisor

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly formed School of Medicine.

Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM on campus

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 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 online 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 online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

This is a professional position responsible for academic advising of high demand majors within Grady College, advising support of pre-majors, and administrative support of all Grady undergraduate services from admission through graduation. The position also provides outreach and counsel for prospective and current students in the Double Dawgs program. The position is also responsible for assisting with Freshman and Transfer Orientation. It is a permanent, full-time position in the College and reports to the Director of Undergraduate Services.

The position involves knowledge of Grady College degree programs; Double Dawgs programs within the College; academic and career opportunities; and UGA curriculum requirements as they relate to academic planning for pre-majors and majors and completion of Grady undergraduate degrees and Double Dawgs programs. Experience with UGA's DegreeWorks and Athena records systems is preferred.

The position involves outstanding written and oral communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, data management, and task and time management skills. It also entails a sophisticated sense of the dimensions of advising and student services and a respect for the importance of effective advising to student success in the field of journalism and mass communication.

The successful candidate will work collegially in a team environment with the undergraduate staff, departments, and faculty in support of the undergraduate learning mission at Grady

Specific duties/capacities include:

* Ability to communicate requirements confidently and credibly to high-achieving students.
* Ability to build intellectual and professional relationships with students.
* Extensive administrative support of the Grady admissions process each Fall and Spring.
* Ability to develop effective informational messages and to use online advising tools.
* Responsibility for outreach to pre-majors and other students interested in the Double Dawgs Program, including frequent appointments, phone calls, and email correspondence with prospective students and families.
* Serve as the liaison between Grady departments and campus partners, providing information on the availability of courses and obtaining PODs for students in these programs.
* Serve as the liaison between Grady departments and the Office of International Education, providing information on the availability of courses and obtaining PODs for students in these programs.
* Assist with academic and other events as assigned by the Director, including Grady orientations, admissions information sessions, and convocation.
* Advise first year and transfer Intended Grady students during Summer Orientation (June, July, and early August) and Spring Semester Orientation (December and January), including scheduling and correspondence with students in cooperation with the Exploratory Center.
* Provide major or prospective student advising as needed during the long-term absence of another member of the Grady College advising staff.
* Market Grady Double Dawgs opportunities.
* Other duties as assigned by Director.

Occasional lifting of light materials.

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Advise students admitted to the Double Dawgs Program and prospective students interested in the program; meet with students to recommend courses and develop plans of study; answer student questions in person, by phone, and via email and direct students to campus resources.

Advise freshman and transfer Intended Journalism students during Summer Orientation and Spring Semester Orientation. Process transfer course evaluations for all departments.

Provide administrative support for UGA Summer Orientation, to include scheduling appointments and corresponding with students via email.

Provide extensive administrative support for the Grady admissions process.

Serve as a liaison between Grady and the Agricultural Communications Dept. and Office of International Education, providing information on the availability of courses and obtaining PODs for students in these programs.

Represent Grady at UGA Admissions events including but not limited to New Dawgs, First Look, Scholar Days, and other events as assigned by the Director, including Grady orientations, Admissions Information Sessions, and Grady Convocation.