Academic Advisor I - Advising
As a comprehensive institution of the University System of Georgia, Valdosta State University (VSU) is a welcoming, aware, and vibrant
community founded on and dedicated to serving our communities' rich and diverse heritages. Through excellence in 四虎影视, basic and applied
research, and service, VSU provides rigorous programs and opportunities that enrich our students, our university, and our region. As such,
the VSU mission consists of three interrelated parts that includes a student mission, university mission and regional mission. The
university is equally dedicated to the core values of community, including a commitment to practice civility, integrity and citizenship. As
members of this community and proud Blazers we strive to uphold these core values for the advancement of the University, as stated in the
Blazer Creed and reflected in our commitment to the University System of Georgia's Core Values.
Blazer
Creed
Valdosta State University is a learning environment based on trust and mutual respect in which open dialogue,
vigorous debate, and the free exchange of ideas are welcome. The University is equally dedicated to the core values of community, including
a commitment to practice civility, integrity, and citizenship. As members of this community, and proud
Blazers, we will strive to uphold these core values for the advancement of the University.
Civility - A Blazer
shows courtesy and compassion as well as respect for the dignity of every human being.
Integrity - Each Blazer is
responsible for his or her own actions, and our community is stronger when we contemplate the context of our decisions and uphold the
principles of trust and honesty.
Citizenship - Every Blazer has an interest in the well-being of the community,
and, therefore, a duty to stay informed, to make positive contributions, and to offer support to those who need help.
As a Blazer, we
pledge to uphold the core principles of Civility, Integrity, and Citizenship.
Job
Summary
Advise students on course selection, requirements for selected areas of concentration, and post-college plans to
help meet their educational needs and realize student scholastic goals.
Based on the recent Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of
Certain Nonimmigrant Workers (H-1B), VSU will not be sponsoring any new H-1B visa petitions until further notice.
Responsibilities
There are 2 available positions.
Typical Allocation of Duties:
Advising - 45%
Advise students with regards to their educational, career, personal and social development
needs. Refer students to academic and personal resources as appropriate. Assist students in selecting courses.
Interpret polices - 15%
Clarify and interpret academic policies and degree requirements.
Student
files - 15%
Maintain and update student files and records. Ensure compliance with FERPA regulations.
Student transition services - 15%
Facilitate programs that help students explore career and post-bachelor's degree
options. Assist students in the transition from high school to college and provide appropriate referral to University offices and resources
as needed.
Monitor student progress - 10%
Monitor student academic progress and provide developmental
programming focused on student academic needs. Advise, monitor, and work closely with students on academic probation and those returning
from academic suspension.
Supervisor Expectations:
- Serve as the advisor of record for
undergraduate students in University Advising with advising delivered primarily in-person and on-campus. - Develop expertise in
interpreting university, college, and program policies, procedures, and curricular requirements. - Audit student records for
curriculum, major, and graduation requirements. - Refer students with academic discrepancies to proper officials for further
action. - Evaluate and maintain student records for degree requirements using DegreeWorks and other technologies.
- Monitor student registration activities and academic performance/progress.
- Communications to students regarding course
scheduling, core and major requirements, academic resources, etc. - Participate in New Student Orientation sessions, including
those scheduled on Saturdays and evenings. This includes onboarding of new students and presenting to small groups during these events. - Participate in unit, division, and university-wide committees, projects, trainings or initiatives.
- Contribute to a
positive team culture. - Other duties as assigned.
- Participation in events that occur outside of standard business hours,
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., including some weekends.
Required Qualifications
Required Experience
Bachelor's degree and one (1) year of related work experience. Must meet qualifications
upon start date.
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of
higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and
Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for
demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board
Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at .
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as
stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at .
Conditions of
Employment
Applicants are required to provide:
- professional references with current contact information
- documentation of academic credentials
- employment history
Please note that during the search process, VSU reserves
the right to:
- ask candidates who will serve in Positions of Trust to disclose criminal record history during the initial
screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment, - view social media outlets, and
- remove job postings
without additional notification.
Employment is contingent upon:
- successful completion of a background check
investigation, including a criminal background check - reference checks
Employment may also be contingent upon the
job-based requirements if applicable for your position:
- satisfactory credit check
- successful completion of a Motor
Vehicle Report (MVR) - pre-employment drug testing
- confirmation of credentials
After initial hiring,
employees will be required to successfully complete all of the following training:
- New employee orientation
- VSU's
Annual Compliance Training:- USG Ethics Policy
- Conflict of Interest/Outside Activities Policy
- Drug Free
Workplace - Sexual Misconduct and Title IX
- Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
- Motor Vehicle
Policy - Workers Compensation (new hires)
- Georgia Open Records Act (new hires)
- USG Cybersecurity
Training (required twice yearly)- Job-specific training such as: FMLA and Worker's Compensation, Budget Manager training, Purchasing
Training (ePro & PCard), and Defensive Driving
- Job-specific training such as: FMLA and Worker's Compensation, Budget Manager training, Purchasing
Background Check
- Standard
Accommodations
If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you may request a reasonable
accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings, apply for a job on this site, or participate in the
search process as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Catherine Wills, in the Office of
Human 四虎影视 at croark@valdosta.edu.
Clery Disclosure
The
Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act requires institutions of higher education to publish an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (ASFSR). The
ASFSR includes crime statistics for the three previous calendar years of reported crimes that occurred on campus; in or on certain
non-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by our institution; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and
accessible from, the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, alcohol and drug use, crime
prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and fire safety policies and statistics. The ASFSR is published annually by October 1
and is available online at: . You may request a paper copy
of the report by emailing openrecords@valdosta.edu.