Academic Advisor I and Student Services Coordinator

Position summary:
Provides a variety of undergraduate academic and career advising services that strengthen the professional environment within the Warnell School. Coordinates UGA and professional student orientation and exit interviews. Assists periodically with recruitment and outreach functions, as well as with the graduation ceremonies. Supervises student worker.

Duties/Responsibilities

Academic Advising (percentage of time: 60%)

• Provide comprehensive advising to all pre-professional students, guiding academic planning, career exploration, and professional development.
• Support admissions efforts for professional programs by advising prospective students, interpreting program requirements, and facilitating informed decision-making.
• Conduct individualized advising sessions that integrate students’ academic progress, interests, and long-term goals to develop tailored educational plans.
• Facilitate orientation advising for incoming UGA students, ensuring a smooth transition through proactive guidance and resource navigation.
• Engage current UGA students interested in the Warnell School, offering strategic counsel on program fit, prerequisites, and application pathways.
• Clear student registrations in alignment with academic policies and program requirements, ensuring timely progression toward degree completion.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records of advising interactions, registration approvals, and student communications in compliance with institutional standards.
• Utilize student feedback and outcome data to continuously improve their advising practices, resources, and student engagement strategies.
• Identify enhancements to advising tools, workflows, and communication strategies to support student development and institutional goals.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to align advising practices with curricular changes, accreditation standards, and student success metrics.

Career services (percentage of time: 20%)

• Promote the Summer Internship Programs
• Promote the programs
• Advise students on the internship process

Academic and Student-Related Programming (percentage of time: 15%)

• Coordinate student orientations (professional, first-year, and transfer)
• Co-coordinate Warnell’s convocation ceremonies
• Coordinates retention events
• Coordinates student advisory board meetings

Other duties (percentage of time: 5%)

• Attend career and major fairs, as well as some outreach events
• Assist in creation of marketing materials
• Work in cooperation with the other student affairs and communications staff to accomplish the school’s mission
• Contributes to the teaching of FANR 3950, Warnell’s professional development course for undergraduates
• Supervise student workers