Academic Advisor Career Services (FT)

Albany Technical College seeks a well-qualified, highly motivated individual to fill the position of Academic Advisor. Under the supervision of the Associate Vice President for Career Services, the Academic Advisor will effectively guide students in identifying potential programs of study and potential career choices. He/she will be responsible for delivering excellent and relevant academic advisement, information, registration, and services to students. The Academic Advisor will accurately identify any student success barriers, discuss and suggest effective success alternatives. He/she will assist students with the development of individual academic plans, academic requirements, and selection of courses, consistent with their life goals and objectives. The Academic Advisor will accurately assess the educational needs of students and make appropriate referrals to campus services, collect and analyze data to determine aptitude of students, navigate the catalog to assist with understanding scheduling, interpret placement and test scores, interpret degree audits, and recommend courses. The Academic Advisor will complete administrative reports, assist with graduation related processes, update student files, maintain knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by attending professional development opportunities, departmental training sessions, and by reading related professional literature. He/she will coordinate communications withstudents regarding advisement, academic calendar, registration, and other related issues. He/ she will stay abreast of changing institutional information including admissions requirements, new programs, course changes, deadlines, college-wide initiatives and federal mandates. As a member of the Career Services team, the Academic Advisor will have specialized career services duties which include providing job placement services, conducting career readiness workshops, assisting students with portfolio creation, résumé writing and interviewing skills. The Academic Advisor will provide employment referral services and follow up services to employers and applicants. He/she will provide on-going labor market information and perform job development. He/she will consult and interact with employers, other community job placement personnel and local employment agencies and assist with special event planning, projects, activities, and other duties as assigned. The Academic Advisor must display a high level of professional effort and commitment to performing work, operate effectively within the organizational structure and demonstrate trustworthiness and responsible behavior. He/she will be self-directed, take initiative, possess the ability to work in a high-traffic environment, exhibit excellent critical thinking and problem solving skills, serve as a contributing member on committees and exhibit innovation and creativity toward the achievement of goals and the College mission--as measured by the Technical College System of Georgia and other departmental metrics. He/she will consistently follow approved local, state, and federal student confidentiality guidelines. The Academic Advisor is required to exercise considerable skills in communication (oral, written), computer, time management, organizational, and planning, and will maintain professional interpersonal relationships.

Minimum Qualifications: The candidate MUST have a Bachelor's Degree in a related field *AND* have two (2) years of related work experience.

NOTE: Experience may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications: The candidate MUST have a Master’s Degree in Education, Human Services, Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or other related field, with more than three (3) years’ professional experience working at an

accredited, public, two (2) year institution of higher education.

Physical Demands: Work is typically performed in an office setting with intermittent sitting, standing, or walking in various settings. The employee occasionally lifts or moves objects of a light to medium weight. Full range of hand and finger motion may be utilized for data entry purposes.

Salary/Benefits: Salary is commensurate with education and work experience. Benefits include paid state holidays, annual and sick leave, and the State of Georgia Flexible Benefits package. The salary range for this position is $40,000 - $48,000.

PLEASE UPLOAD THE FOLLOWING WITH YOUR APPLICATION FOR CONDSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT:

RESUME

COVER LETTER

UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS (Not required, IF you have experience that will substitute)

Application Deadline: The position will remain open until filled.All applications packets MUST be completed via Team Georgia Careers: https://careers.georgia.gov/. This posting will be removed once the position has been filled. For more information regarding this position or application instructions, please contact the Human Resources Office at 229-430-3619. All positions require a pre-employment criminal background investigation, education, and employer/professional reference checks. Some positions may additionally require a motor vehicle record search, credit history check, fingerprinting, and/or drug screen. All male applicants between the ages of 18 and 26 years of age must present proof of Selective Service Registration. Albany Technical College is an equal opportunity employer. All employment processes and decisions, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and tenure shall be free of ideological tests, affirmations, and oaths, including diversity statements. The basis and determining factor for such decisions should be that the individual possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the role, and is believed to have the ability to successfully perform the essential functions, responsibilities, and duties associated with the position for which the person is being considered. At the core of any such decision is ensuring the institution’s ability to achieve its mission and strategic priorities in support of student success.

Pay: $40,000.00 - $48,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you possess a bachelor's degree in a related field, AND have two (2) years of related work experience, OR have experience that may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40,000 - $48,000