Academic Advisor II

Georgia Tech
United States, Georgia, Atlanta
Mar 03, 2025
Apply for Job Job ID 282610 Location Atlanta, Georgia Full/Part Time Full-Time Regular/Temporary Regular Add to Favorite Jobs Email this Job Department Information The College of Computing was established in 1990 as the first such College at a public university and the second in the United States. Since that time, the college has grown into a world-class leader in research and education. The graduate CS program is currently ranked 6th and the undergraduate 5th nationally by U.S. News and World Report. The College consists of five Schools that provide specialized and general computing education to the entire campus. With over 16-degree programs, including its world-renowned online MS in CS, we believe the College to be the largest Computing unit in the United States and, as such, one of the largest producers of computationalist at all levels and of all demographic backgrounds. The College is a part of the Georgia Institute of Technology, a unit of the University System of Georgia and is primarily located in the heart of Atlanta, Georgia. Job Summary Provide information and counsel to undergraduate and graduate students within an assigned area regarding their academic pursuits and progress. Prepare and maintain associated student records. Usually concentrate in graduate programs or specialized academic area. May provide work direction to Academic Advisor Is and administrative support staff. This position will interact on a consistent basis with: students, parents and faculty, staff. This position typically will advise and counsel: students. This position will supervise: NA. Responsibilities Job Duty 1 - Meet with students concerning questions and issues regarding various aspects of their academic program. May include questions regarding academic program requirements, registration, permits, overloads, degree petitions, change of major, commencement, curriculum, academic progress, and Institute policy Job Duty 2 - Perform reference searches and records access in conjunction with student inquiries. Job Duty 3 - Respond to academic administration and faculty requests for assistance in administrative, recruitment or student related matters. Job Duty 4 - Prepare assessment reports; maintain student related records, files and databases; Job Duty 5 - Review, approve and process curriculum related actions. Job Duty 6 - Interact with other academic units in conjunction with joint programs Job Duty 7 - May schedule and coordinate student events. Job Duty 8 - May provide input to academic unit's planning efforts. Job Duty 9 - Perform other duties as assigned Responsibilities Additional Responsibilities Provide information and counsel to graduate OMSCS students regarding their academic pursuits and progress. Communicate with students regarding questions and issues concerning various aspects of their academic program, including program/degree requirements; registration; degree petitions; change of major; readmission; transfer credit; commencement; curriculum updates/changes; academic standing/progress; and relevant Institute policies. Interact with other academic/Institute units in conjunction with joint programs/efforts/policies. Perform other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Educational Requirements Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience Other Required Qualifications Overnight travel requdvisored for project delivery; flexibility in on-site daily service delivery hours (due to client shift schedules, project requdvisorements). Required Experience Four to five years of job related experience Preferred Qualifications Additional Preferred Qualifications Preferred knowledge and skills include ability to effectively interact with individuals from diverse cultures and use of specialized computer applications Preferred Educational Qualifications Master's Degree Preferred Qualifications Other Preferred Qualifications Advising of graduate students, especially online students, in Computer Science or closely related fields is strongly preferred. Experience with Banner, DegreeWorks, Crystal Reports, and Microsoft Office is strongly preferred as well. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities SKILLS This job requires knowledge of advanced university level academic program requirements and related administrative processes within assigned area. Also required are verbal, written and interpersonal communications skills and basic computer skills. Equal Employment Opportunity Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests. Other Information Pay Information: Salary Range: $46,704 - $60,000 (Based on experience) FLSA Status: Exempt Schedule: Monday - Friday; Remote *(NOTE: While this is a fully remote position, there may be times when it is necessary to report to the Georgia Tech campus.)**