Job Details

Job Title: Academic Success Advisor II
Location: Gordon State College
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 299876

About Us

Founded in 1852, GSC is a member of the University System of Georgia. The college has a distinctive legacy of excellent scholarship and service. GSC offers nearly 30 degrees, which includes multiple associate and baccalaureate pathways for students. With an enrollment of over 3,100 students, GSC offers an intimate academic setting with state-of-the-art classrooms and laboratories. In this setting, students receive individualized attention that only a small college with dedicated faculty and staff can provide.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Executive Director of Workforce Development, this position is responsible for providing academic advising to students, assisting them in selecting a degree program, and guiding them through a clearly defined course sequence aligned with their degree pathway toward graduation. The Academic Advisor II role involves an elevated level of advising responsibilities, a broader scope of job knowledge, and/or newly assigned duties within the advising function. Additional responsibilities may vary.

Responsibilities

Academic Advising & Student Support (60%)

• Provide individualized academic advising to a caseload of students, assisting with course selection, degree planning, and academic goal setting.
• Monitor student progress using institutional tools and data (e.g., GPA, alerts, attendance, and risk indicators) to identify and support at-risk students.
• Deliver proactive outreach and timely interventions to promote retention and academic success.
• Maintain accurate and timely advising records in institutional systems.
• Assist students with registration processes, including course selection and schedule adjustments.
• Provide responsive, student-centered service by addressing inquiries in a timely and professional manner and ensuring students receive clear, accurate guidance.

Workshops, Outreach, & Student Engagement (15%)

• Plan, develop, and facilitate workshops on academic success, registration, time management, and related topics.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and campus partners to co-develop and deliver workshops and student programming.
• Participate in orientation, registration events, and other student success initiatives.

Collaboration & Coordinated Care (15%)

• Work closely with faculty, tutoring services, academic coaches, and other support offices to provide coordinated care for students.
• Refer students to appropriate campus resources and follow up as needed to ensure engagement.
• Participate in academic standing reviews and collaborate on intervention strategies for students in academic difficulty.
• Assist, when needed, with recruitment efforts both on and off campus.
• Contribute to student success initiatives and retention efforts at the departmental and institutional level.

Administrative & Operational Responsibilities (10%)

• Maintain knowledge of institutional policies, degree requirements, and academic programs.
• Support departmental initiatives, special projects, and continuous improvement efforts.

Additional Responsibilities
This position coordinates and oversees tutoring services and embeds tutoring programs by recruiting, training, scheduling, and supervising student tutors; collaborating with faculty and academic departments; promoting academic support resources; assessing program effectiveness; and ensuring accurate recordkeeping and compliance with institutional policies to support student success.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field.
Two years of professional academic advising experience or related academic functions within higher education.

Preferred Qualifications

Academic tutoring experience

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Demonstrates a broad knowledge of academic advising, strong skills in advising, and active participation in professional development. Using a variety of advising methods and strategies to tailor support to the individual interests, goals, and needs of specific students, student groups, or academic programs. Proactive in implementing strategic goals and initiatives at both the department and institution level.
Thorough knowledge of student success trends and challenges and understanding of student development theory
Thorough knowledge of the college's rules, regulations, policies, and procedures pertaining to advising and effective interpretation and application.
Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
Knowledge of issues and trends related to adult learners.
Skill in interpersonal relationships.
Skill in decision making and problem solving.
Skill in the completion of a variety of reports.
Skill in oral and written communication.