College Adviser - Georgia College Advising Corps (GCAC)

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 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 established School of Medicine.

The Louise McBee Institute of Higher Education is an academic unit of the University of Georgia committed to advancing higher education policy. management, and leadership through research, graduate education, and outreach. The McBee Institute's mission encompasses higher education issues at the campus, state, national, and international levels.

Position is full-time for 11 months;
07/1/2026 - 05/31/2027

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected 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 25 institutions of higher education and learning, as well 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 08.02.18.01.02.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 06.05 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.

Work with high school seniors
Provide information on the college admissions process, financing college, registering for and taking ACT/SAT exams, and completing college applications.

Complete GCAC reports and data tracking
Track all student interactions using the College Advising Corps Student GRACE web-based system and complete GCAC reports and projects.

Work with the site liaison
Work with the site liaison at the assigned high school, with the understanding that your official supervisor is the Program Director of the Georgia College Advising Corps.

Host college fairs and information sessions
Provide programming regarding college admission and financial aid.

Conduct outreach to younger students
At the end of the spring term, begin outreach to rising seniors to build interest and enthusiasm toward college, and prepare them for the actionable steps to take during the summer ahead of their senior year, e.g. ACT/SAT.