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Position Description
This position is an Academic Advisor III in the College of Engineering for the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering. The incumbent will be responsible for maintaining a caseload of approximately 300 College of Engineering advisees, administering student academic support, serving as the lead for degree support, providing leadership in the development of procedures that support broader efforts in student success, and representing the College of Engineering at recruitment events. This position will report directly to the School Chair for the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering.
Duties
Duties/Responsibilities
Maintain a caseload of approximately 300 College of Engineering advisees:
Assist students with curriculum planning and registration each semester and maintain student files/records: remain familiar with degree program requirements.
Work with Orientation students on degree selection, course registration and college resources.
Percentage of time 50
Administer student support to enrolled and prospective students; Serve on various campus committees. Completion of Academic Advising Certificate Program and attend yearly UGA advising workshops.
Percentage of time 10
Serve as the lead/point-of-contact for degree support and enhancement activities that extend/augment the educational of opportunities associated with engineering undergraduate degree programs.
Percentage of time 10
Provide leadership in the development of activities, processes and procedures that support broader efforts in the area of student retention, success and professional development.
Percentage of time 10
Maintain up-to-date understanding of degree program procedures and policies; assist in connecting students experiencing academic difficulty to the appropriate campus resources.
Percentage of time 5
Recruitment activities – Represent the College of Engineering at recruitment events and related meetings.
Percentage of time 5
Attend and participate in staff meetings, professional development seminars and other student support related meetings; Provide cross training to academic staff as necessary.
Percentage of time 5
Perform other duties as assigned.
Application Process
Apply on the UGA Jobs Website: https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/148820
Institution Information
The University of Georgia (UGA), a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities is the state’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (http://www.uga.edu/). 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 was founded in 1785 by the Georgia General Assembly as the first state-chartered University in the country. UGA employs approximately 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,600 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 36,000 students including over 27,500 undergraduates and over 8,500 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 17 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.
Additional Information
Contact Information
Carlie Cooper clcoop@uga.edu
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