Academic Counselor, Achieve Atlanta
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Job Location:
Atlanta, GA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Academic Counselor Achieve Atlanta
First-Year Programs Program
Atlanta Campus
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 5:15 PM
These are exciting times at the First-Year Programs Department. We are growing and we are thrilled that you are interested in being a part of our team. We are surrounded by individuals empowered to use their expertise and talents to achieve our mission to pursue excellence.
Are you ready for us Are you seeking an opportunity with purpose and direction If you are we have the perfect opportunity for you! We hire great people from a wide variety of educational career and personal backgrounds not just because it is the right thing to do but because it makes us a stronger team.
WHAT MAKES The First-Year Transition Programs Department A GREAT PLACE
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
First-Year & Transition Programs in the Office of Student Success seeking an Academic Counselor who will focus on retention by helping students make successful transitions in critical academic program areas through various interventions and initiatives. The role will assist with delivering programs focused on undergraduate students needs primarily those in their first year. The support of these kinds of retention initiatives is an essential part of Georgia State meeting the Strategic Plans goals. These positions are on the front lines of the institutions commitment to helping students from all backgrounds succeed at high rates. The selected individuals will work in conjunction with all resources on behalf of First-Year & Transition Programs to support undergraduate students academic progression.
Essential Job Functions
- Deliver targeted programming support and outreach to Achieve Atlanta Scholars
- Coordinate events activities and initiatives focusing on the retention progression and graduation of Achieve Atlanta students
- Maintain a high level of accessibility to a growing caseload of approximately 500 students by providing for academic and personal concerns serving as an academic counselor to help students identify their potential and eliminate barriers to their academic success
- Maintain accurate data and records to track the progress of the student population through use of various data tracking platforms.
- Complete semester data reports for internal and external stakeholders
- Provide narrative and/or written progress reports as directed including program assessments/evaluations budget reports and program reports
- Use data and predictive analytics to design timely and strategic interventions for student support
- Partner with university departments to administer programs for scholars
- Conduct and lead meetings with campus partners and external stakeholders to report on Achieve Atlanta programming
- Work with campus partners in University Advisement Center University Career Services Financial Aid and Dean of Students to create robust and enticing events and activities to support the success of students to Achieve Atlanta.
- Lead hiring training and supervision of Achieve Atlanta ambassadors student workers
- Answer email inquiries from students instructors faculty and staff
- Support First-Year & Transition Programs initiatives and events including presentations workshops events outreach administrative processing and other duties as assigned.
- The Academic Counselor will be expected to teach GSU 1010.
Minimum Hiring Qualifications:
Bachelors degree and four years of related experience; or a combination of education and related
Preferred Hiring Qualifications:
Preference may be given to those who possess a Masters degree and have experience in creating and implementing programs for retention & progression to graduation and success for all students. Experience presenting to small and large groups; effective verbal and written communication.
To be fully considered for this position all candidates must submit the following at the time of submission:
A complete and accurate GSU application Resume Cover Letter (Recommended)
Finalcandidate must provide three professional references.
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Presentation Skills
- Project / Program Management
- Organizational skills
- Ellucian
- Records Management
- Academic Advising
- LMS
- Teaching
- Program Development
- Public Speaking
- Writing Skills
About Company
With seven campuses throughout metro Atlanta, the university provides its world-class faculty and more than 51,000 students with unsurpassed connections to the opportunities available in one of the 21st century’s great global cities.
