Academic Advisor & Academic Advising Coordinator

GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY, a unit of the University System of Georgia, with an enrollment of approximately 16,646 students, invites applicants for the following vacancies: Academic Advisor (Req. #001378) College of Science and Technology. Provide students with in-depth information concerning course descriptions, prerequisites, and registration procedures; assisting in developing academic schedules; counseling students facing academic problems; reviewing and requesting transcripts; performing preliminary evaluation of transfer credits; conducting summer orientation sessions and participating in SOAR (Freshman Orientation and Advising Sessions) activities. Position requires some evening and weekend work and traveling on occasion. Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree; one or more years' related higher education experience; effective communication (verbal and written), organization, and human relations skills; proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office Applications software including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases; successful completion of background investigation prior to employment. Preferred Qualifications: Previous academic advisement experience; knowledge of BANNER and Crystal Reports; ability to work with diverse populations. Salary Range: Minimum $24,969 to Midpoint $31,226. Application Deadline: September 29, 2006. TO APPLY: Please submit a completed Georgia Southern University employment application, cover letter, r sum , and names and daytime telephone numbers of three professional references who have direct knowledge of your work history to: Division of Human Resources, c/o Academic Advisor, College of Science and Technology, Georgia Southern University, P.O. Box 8104, Statesboro, GA 30460. If the application is not filled out completely, it will not be reviewed. Academic Advising Coordinator (Req. #001379) College of Science and Technology. Advise students in area of academic study. Inform students about academic requirements and assist students in the selection of courses. Confer with prospective applicants to undergraduate programs and explain admissions procedures, standards, and content of programs. Coordinate the Advising Center, train and coordinate faculty advisors, interface with other units on campus. Participate in SOAR (Freshman Orientation and Advising Sessions) activities. Possess knowledge of a variety of degree requirements and general academic regulations. Position requires some evening and weekend work and traveling on occasion. Minimum Requirements: Master's degree (a higher level of experience required can substitute for some of the education); Three to five years' related experience; effective communication (verbal and written), organization, and human relations skills; proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office Applications software including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases; successful completion of background investigation prior to employment. Preferred Qualifications: Previous academic advisement experience; experience with assessment; supervisory and budgeting experience; knowledge of BANNER and Crystal Reports; ability to work with diverse populations. Salary Range: Minimum $31,879 to Midpoint $39,827. Application Deadline: September 29, 2006. TO APPLY: Please submit a completed Georgia Southern University employment application, cover letter, r sum , and names and daytime telephone numbers of three professional references who have direct knowledge of your work history to: Division of Human Resources, c/o Academic Advising Coordinator, College of Science and Technology, Georgia Southern University, P.O. Box 8104, Statesboro, GA 30460. If the application is not filled out completely, it will not be reviewed. For information, call the 24-hour Job-Line at 912-681-0629. Georgia Southern University employment applications must be submitted by the deadline, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at Human Resources, Georgia Southern University. Applications are available on our website at http://jobs. georgiasouthern.edu or in Human Resources on the 1st floor in the Rosenwald Building on campus (912-681-5468, P. O. Box 8104, Statesboro, GA 30460). You may E-mail your application to: [Click here for email], and send a signed original by mail. Georgia is an open records state. Individuals who need reasonable accommodations, under the ADA, in order to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources, 912-681-5468 or 912-681-0791 (TDD). Georgia Southern is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution.

Source - Savannah Morning News
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