About Us
Georgia Southwestern State University – a four-year institution – cultivates excellence in learning and teaching that encourages intellectual, personal, and social growth for students, faculty, staff, and the community. Georgia Southwestern State University is a comprehensive state university within the University System of Georgia that offers a full range of bachelor degree programs, along with selected master’s and specialist degree programs.
Georgia Southwestern is committed to serving the needs of its developing region with educational programs for high school, for professional and technical graduates; post-graduate professional training; research and business services; and cultural enrichment. Through its national and international affiliations, the University links Southwest Georgia with the global economy and actively fosters a greater understanding of international business and culture.
Job Summary
This position is responsible for coordinating academic support services, academic advising and success counseling for first-year students who are University College admits.
Responsibilities
Coordinate testing needs for University College (UC) applicants. (5%)
Oversee Accuplacer (or similar product) testing services needed to meet UC program admission standards.
Assist with new student advisement and transition programs for University College cohort. (10%)
Contribute to First Year Experience (FYE) Storm Day (new student enrollment)
Aid in New Student Orientation and other related transition programs.
Serve as academic advisor to University College student in their first year. (40%)
Provides academic advisement to student
Complete academic check-ins with every UC student in the first half of each semester.
Assist with class registration.
Counsel student on campus resources to aid in achieving academic and personal goals.
Track, monitors and communicate advisee progress.
Follow up and assist students who receive academic alerts and/or identified in intervention team meetings, and/or come to the university¿s attention as needing extra support.
Monitor and implement strategies for UC student retention. (15%)
Track student retention.
Identify barriers to persistence for intervention strategies.
Regular one-on-one meetings with program students.
Coordinate academic course offerings to support programs. (15%)
Communicate with program instructors regarding program needs, student issues, and other related
Facilitate retention monitoring, assessment, and continuous improvement. (10%)
Present program data and initiatives to constituent groups.
Lead discussions and planning to address student achievement gaps.
Other duties as assigned. (5%)
May serve on department, division and/or university committees, work teams, and other assigned.
May teach university orientation course(s) or academic support course(s), up to 6 credit hours per semester,
Required Qualifications
Bachelor¿s degree required.
1 - 3 years of related experienced required.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in a course of study related to the occupational field preferred.
Experience with Banner and Degree Works, or similar student records management system, is preferred.
Required Documents to Attach
Resume
Cover Letter
Three Professional References
Transcripts
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Knowledge of:
University admission standards
University administrative policies and procedures
Academic policies and procedures
Assessment practices
Student development and retention best practices
Computers and job-related software programs.
Issues and trends related to at-risk student populations.
Knowledge of college registration procedures.
Skills:
Interpersonal communications.
Oral and written communications.
Data gathering and assessment.
Customer service.
Accounting and budgeting.
Decision making and problem solving.
Completion of a variety of reports.
Contact Information
For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at 229-931-2000 or by email at [email protected] .
For technical support, please call the Shared Services Center at (877) 251-2644 or [email protected] .
Equal Employment Opportunity
Georgia Southwestern State University is an equal opportunity employer. As such, the University takes affirmative action to preclude discrimination in recruiting, transferring, training and terminating of employees because of race, color, creed, age, sex, national origin, veterans status, disability or any other reason in accordance with applicable state and federal statutes, executive orders and other regulations which prohibit discriminatory employment practices.