Assistant Director, Academic Advisement

Job Description – Assistant Director, Academic Advisement (25000512)

Assistant Director

University Advisement Center

Clarkston Campus

Schedule: Monday – Friday | 8:30 AM – 5:15 PM

The University Advisement Center is seeking Assistant Director to join the already awesome team taking the University Advisement Center to the next level of excellence!

WHAT MAKES The University Advisement Center A GREAT PLACE?

• A flexible work environment
• Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.
• A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners.
• Professional development opportunity and mentorship
• A rapidly growing center within an academic setting

HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL DO

The Office of Student Success is seeking to hire an Assistant Director to help lead the University Advisement Center Perimeter College Online team . Successful candidates will be forward-thinking, solution-oriented individuals who are willing to find innovative ways to improve graduation rates. The selected candidates will perform supervisory duties (hire, train, evaluate) and serve a student population for an academic college or advisement unit.

Essential Job Functions:

• Perform supervisory duties such as hiring and evaluating staff, and training them based on university policies and procedures.
• Work with department chairs and other college/unit to ensure best practices are in place to support student success.
• Advise prospective and current students about academic requirements and course selection.
• Evaluate and maintain student records for degree requirements.
• Serve as a liaison to other campus advising units to implement advisement plans.
• Review student petitions and write correspondence as needed.
• Participate in New Student Orientation for Online students.
• Plan and participate in New Advisor Training.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum Hiring Qualifications:

Bachelor\’s degree and three years of supervisory/management experience; or a combination of education and related experience.

Preferred Hiring Qualifications:

Master’s degree and 5 years’ experience working with student retention or student affairs programs; experience leading academic and retention processes/projects; excellent communication skills; proficiency with data tools.

College/Business Unit

Provost & VP Academic Affairs

Department

University Advisement Center

Location

Clarkston Campus

Shift

M-F 8:30AM-5:15PM

Salary: $68,000

Pay Grade: 2-1

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Posting

04/02/25, 6:05:40 PM

Closing Date

04/17/25, 3:59:00 AM

Special Instructions: An application and resume are required for consideration. Finalist candidates will need to submit name and contact information for three references.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Georgia State prohibits discrimination on various grounds in its programs and activities.

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