Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (). The proof is in our more than 235 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 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

As the 4th largest public college of education in the country and the 3rd largest college at UGA, the Mary Frances Early College of Education (MFE COE) improves the lives of residents of Georgia and beyond through our instruction, research, and service. The MFE COE is a comprehensive college with disciplines focused on teacher preparation, counseling and human development, communication sciences, human movement sciences, career development, student affairs, and educational administration and policy. We place significant emphasis on graduate education with approximately 40% of our students at the graduate level, making us the second largest college at UGA with respect to graduate education.

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Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

One-year of college advising experience.

The Academic Advisor II position in the Office of Undergraduate Advising meets with assigned caseload of approximately 200-250 students, provides each student with accurate information about their intended degree program, makes recommendations about course selection for upcoming semesters, generates electronic advising forms detailing these recommendations, and maintain detailed notes about these meetings.

Advisors also assist students with referrals to departments and other colleges at UGA, study abroad programs, tutoring, and other forms of academic assistance, etc. Advisors are needed to have or develop full knowledge of resources that support students in areas other than their academic life and to refer students to appropriate individuals and offices as needed.

An Academic Advisor will maintain consistent contact with their students, maintain accurate and thorough electronic student records, and respond in a timely manner to questions from students. An effective academic advisor displays attention to detail and is attentive to student concerns. Advising work is performed under general supervision with no supervisory responsibilities.

Sit for extended periods of time.

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the .

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the .

Assists with educational programming for MFE COE undergraduate students, such as new and transfer student orientation sessions, Convocation, major forums, prospective student visit events, etc.